Lead Lodging Product Manager | Travel Tech Innovation

Adamo Systems, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding and training process

Growth opportunities in a fast-moving startup

Fully remote position

Job summary

A travel booking platform is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to lead its lodging vertical. In this role, you will own the product lifecycle from strategy to execution, driving innovative booking experiences for hotels and optimizing customer journeys. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of product management experience, particularly in travel or hospitality. This position offers full remote work options and the chance to make a significant impact on the travel industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in travel or hospitality.
• Proven track record launching and scaling successful lodging products.
• Strong understanding of hotel distribution systems and reservation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete lodging product lifecycle from strategy to execution.
• Lead the development of innovative booking experiences for hotels.
• Define and optimize the customer journey for lodging reservations.

Skills

Product management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

API integrations

Job description

Principal Product Manager - Lodging - Hybrid

Minneapolis, MN

Product Management

Full-Time

Posted: 28-Feb-2025

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Principal Product Manager - Lodging (Remote) – Join Dorrus.com!

Dorrus.com, an innovative travel booking platform, is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager to lead our lodging vertical.If you're passionate about creating exceptional hotel and accommodation booking experiences and have a track record of success in travel product management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the complete lodging product lifecycle from strategy to execution and performance measurement
• Lead the development of innovative booking experiences for hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations
• Define and optimize the end-to-end customer journey for lodging reservations, from search to booking to post-stay
• Collaborate with partners to expand our lodging inventory and enhance content quality
• Work closely with engineering teams to implement new lodging features and optimize existing functionality
• Drive after-sale service improvements for modifications, cancellations, and customer support
• Analyze user behavior and metrics to identify opportunities for conversion optimization
• Develop and execute competitive product strategy to differentiate our lodging offerings
• Collaborate with marketing teams on promotional strategies for accommodation products
• Prioritize product roadmap based on business impact and technical feasibility

Required Skills

• 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on travel or hospitality products
• Proven track record launching and scaling successful lodging products or features
• Strong understanding of hotel distribution systems, channel managers, and reservation technologies
• Experience with lodging content management including rates, availability, and property details
• Data-driven approach to product decision making with experience in A/B testing and analytics
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and business teams
• Strong communication and presentation abilities to articulate product vision and requirements
• Experience creating detailed product specifications and working closely with engineering teams
• Strategic thinking balanced with tactical execution capabilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with OTA platforms or hotel technology providers
• Knowledge of property management systems and their integrations
• Understanding of hotel rate parity and distribution agreements
• Familiarity with alternative accommodation models (vacation rentals, serviced apartments)
• Experience with API integrations for hotel inventory
• Background in UX/UI design principles for e-commerce platforms
• MBA or relevant advanced degree in business or hospitality management
• Fully remote position – work from anywhere!
• Lead a cross-functional team of designers, developers, and business analysts
• We use Slack for communication and Azure DevOps for project management
• Structured onboarding and training process
• Growth opportunities in a fast-moving startup in the travel industry
• Opportunity to shape a key product vertical with significant business impact

What We Value

• Customer-centric thinking and dedication to exceptional user experiences
• Ability to balance vision and execution in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and influence without direct authority
• Business acumen with focus on growth and profitability
• Passion for innovation in travel and challenging the status quo
• Collaborative approach to product development and team success

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a critical product vertical at a growing travel tech company. As our Principal Product Manager for Lodging, you'll shape how travelers discover, book, and experience accommodations through our platform. Join us at Dorrus.com and help revolutionize the future of travel booking!