Product Manager - Rail Booking

Skypath; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Business Travel and Event Management company seeks a Product Manager to oversee Rail Booking products. The role involves managing the product lifecycle, vendor relationships, and market analysis while providing regular updates and training to internal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, particularly in travel, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product management within a software technology environment.
• Experience in Travel is highly advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product lifecycle, from gathering requirements to managing releases.
• Lead vendor relationships and conduct regular service reviews.
• Develop product roadmaps and validate requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Project management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity with a global Business Travel / Event Management company that utilizes cutting-edge technology and continuously pushes the boundaries to make travelling easier and more enjoyable for thousands of business travellers.

The role:

As a Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in the success of a portfolio of Rail Booking products developed internally and from third parties. You will oversee the product lifecycle, from gathering requirements to managing releases and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Lifecycle Management: Responsible for product configuration and optimization.
2. Vendor Management: Lead vendor relationships, conduct regular service reviews, and resolve issues as needed.
3. Roadmap and Release Management: Develop product roadmaps, validate requirements, manage releases, and communicate new features and updates.
4. Market Analysis: Continuously assess market competition.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates, product demos, and serve as a product evangelist.
6. Training & Knowledge Sharing: Assist with training internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. 3+ years of experience in product management within a software technology environment.
2. Experience in Travel is highly advantageous.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills in a business context.
4. Strong communication and presentation skills.
5. Confidence in running workshops.
6. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.

The work location is hybrid, with 2-3 days in the office per week.