(Senior) Technical Product Manager, Rail Integrations (all genders)

Distribusion Technologies; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work policy

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading travel tech company is seeking a (Senior) Technical Product Manager for Rail Integrations in Berlin. This role involves extending functionalities and onboarding new carriers, working with teams across Asia and influencing strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have 1-4+ years in product management, a technical background, and experience with APIs. Join us in a flexible, vibrant environment and make a direct impact in a fast-growing startup. Competitive salary and remote options available.

Qualifications

• 1-4+ years of experience in Product Management.
• Hands-on with the technical side of the product (API/Data products).
• Experience with European rail carriers considered a plus.
• Strong stakeholder influence without direct authority (incl. C-level).
• Excellent context-switching, proactive ownership across responsibilities.
• Experience with complex products; advantageous.
• Strong product/process/project/people management skills.
• Cross-functional team collaboration required.

Responsibilities

• Extend functionalities to enable new opportunities.
• Automate and innovate our existing inventory.
• Own scoping and management of onboarding new carriers.
• Take a lead role in defining and challenging strategic decisions.
• Contribute to team improvements (e.g. Jira, reporting).
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders (incl. C-level).

Skills

Product Management

Stakeholder management

Proactivity and ownership

API / Data products

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Jira

PICO API

OSDM

Job description

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are looking for a (Senior) Technical Product Manager, Rail Integrations, to join our Supply domain, more specifically in the Integrations team, which is responsible for onboarding carriers onto our system (integrating external systems, harmonising data structures and building revenue-increasing products for carriers). This is key to scaling our business; therefore, our focus is on innovation and automation.

What you will do

• Extend functionalities to enable new opportunities
• Automate and innovate our existing inventory (our API product is already used by big players)
• Own scoping and management of onboarding new carriers; establish wider scope throughout Asia
• Take a lead role in defining and challenging strategic decisions
• Contribute to the team with process improvements (e.g. Jira, reporting, etc.)
• Build relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external – C-level)

Workplace: Berlin & Hybrid; or Remote

We are a remote-first international company with team members spread around the world. We are looking to hire the best talent around the Globe, so wherever you are, feel free to reach out. If, however, you prefer working onsite/hybrid, our heart is in Berlin, one of the biggest and most vibrant tech hubs in Europe, and we are happy to assist with relocation.

Who you are

• 1-4+ years or more of professional experience in Product Management.
• Hands-on experience with the technical side of the product (API / Data products).
• Experience working with PICO API, OSDM or other European rail carriers is considered a Plus.
• Strong stakeholder experience with the ability to influence without direct authority (including C-level executives).
• Good at context switching whilst showing proactivity and ownership across your responsibilities.
• Experience working with complex products (advantage).
• Good management skills (product, process, project, people management).
• Experience working within cross-functional teams.
• Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related studies.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Leadership experience (nice to have)
• Transportation industry standards (nice to have)

What you can expect

• You will join a fast-paced travel tech company with a flat organisational structure.
• You will have exciting opportunities, ownership, and responsibility and contribute directly to the success of the company.
• You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!
• We have a flexible work policy with the option of working remotely and international opportunities arising as we continue to expand our global footprint. Our heart is in Berlin, but you’ll find us across the globe.
• You will get a competitive salary.

Our hiring process for this role

For any questions, you can contact us at [e-mail].

Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability and scalability, and the most advanced technology? Come join us!