Senior Technical Product Manager – Hotel Connectivity

Last Minute Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology firm is looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to lead product strategy and execution for its hotel technology solutions. This role involves managing the product lifecycle for the hotel distribution platform and requires extensive experience in B2B technology. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, a technical background in API products, and a proven track record of managing complex product initiatives. This role offers the chance to make impactful decisions in a cutting-edge travel tech environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Product Management, with at least 4 years in B2B technology products.
• Proven track record of leading complex B2B product initiatives from strategy to execution.
• Direct experience negotiating and managing partnerships with technology vendors.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the 12‑18 month product roadmap for Global Hotel's distribution platform.
• Work closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct competitive analysis of bedbank platforms and B2B distribution technologies.

Skills

Product Management

B2B technology

API products

Data analysis

Strong technical acumen

Tools

SQL

Business intelligence platforms

Job description

Senior Technical Product Manager – Hotel Connectivity

Global Hotel is lastminute.com group's hotel sourcing and distribution division, managing 23,000+ hotel properties worldwide. We operate sophisticated B2C distribution through the group's consumer brands and are expanding our B2B capabilities through strategic partnerships and technology platforms.

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Technical Product Manager to lead the product strategy and execution for Global Hotels technology, with primary focus on channel manager connectivity, extranet management, and API product development. This is a critical role that will own the end-to-end product lifecycle for our hotel distribution platform, managing both external partner-facing products and internal operational tools that serve our B2C brands and support strategic B2B initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop 2-3 direct reports on the product team
• Foster a culture of innovation, customer‑centricity, and operational excellence
• Build product management best practices and processes for the growing B2B division
• Collaborate effectively across distributed teams in Europe and Asia

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate the 12‑18 month product roadmap for Global Hotel's distribution platform and channel connectivity
• Make critical build vs buy vs partner decisions for platform capabilities

Product Discovery & Requirements

• Lead discovery processes with channel manager partners and internal Extranet
• Define success metrics and KPIs for each product initiative
• Conduct competitive analysis of bedbank platforms and B2B distribution technologies

Product Execution & Delivery

• Work closely with engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Analyse booking conversion data, channel performance metrics, and operational efficiency indicators

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in Product Management, with at least 4 years in B2B technology products, preferably in travel tech, fintech, or marketplace platforms
• 3+ years managing technical integrations such as API products, connectivity platforms, channel management systems, or payment systems
• Proven track record of leading complex B2B product initiatives from strategy through execution, with measurable business impact
• Direct experience negotiating and managing partnerships with technology vendors or channel partners
• Strong technical acumen including understanding of API architectures, data flows, system integrations, and database design

Qualifications – Desirable

• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capabilities with proficiency in SQL, analytics tools, and business intelligence platforms
• Experience with hotel distribution technology (channel managers, GDS, OTA integrations, property management systems) is a strong plus