Senior Product Manager, Data Products (Bangkok-Based)

Agoda; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel booking platform is seeking a Data Product Manager to drive product vision and manage data solutions. This mid-senior level role involves leading data projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with business strategies. Ideal candidates should have a background in product management, data analysis, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, ideally focused on data platforms, analytics tools, or data infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, data modeling, and analytics workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and balance multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define clear goals, success metrics, and KPIs to measure the value and impact of data products/projects.
• Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of data projects, from discovery and requirements gathering to release and continuous improvement.
• Communicate product vision, timelines, trade‑offs, and progress effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Product management

Data pipelines

Analytics workflows

Communication skills

User-focused approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more.

We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7 million hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more.

Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration.

We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

About The Role

As a Data Product Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering data products and projects that power decision‑making, monitoring, and innovation across the business.

You will define product vision, manage roadmaps, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and user‑centric data solutions.

Your strategic thinking and product sense will help elevate our data platform capabilities and maximize business impact through data.

What You'll Do

Define clear goals, success metrics, and KPIs to measure the value and impact of data products / projects.

Lead the end‑to‑end lifecycle of data projects, from discovery and requirements gathering to release and continuous improvement.

Develop and manage the product roadmap in close collaboration with engineering, analytics, business and product stakeholders.

Identify opportunities to create or enhance data products that solve real user problems and unlock business value.

Ensure alignment between product initiatives and broader business strategy.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders on all things related to data and analytics.

Organize and gather requirements, and ensure alignment across business analysts, product teams, account managers, and partners.

Communicate product vision, timelines, trade‑offs, and progress effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Drive decision‑making by presenting clear data product insights, feasibility considerations, and business value assessments.

Collaborate with data engineers, and BI analysts to deliver robust data solutions (e.g., datasets, dashboards, APIs, reporting).

Ensure clear documentation of product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Prioritize development efforts based on impact, feasibility, and user needs.

Oversee data validation, testing, and release processes to ensure high‑quality delivery.

Promote data governance best practices, including consistent definitions, data lineage, and metadata management.

Monitor data product performance and quality post‑release, and coordinate improvements as needed.

Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and compliance standards across all data product initiatives.

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data product development and delivery processes.

Advocate for product and data best practices within cross‑functional teams.

Foster a culture of collaboration, user‑centricity, and continuous learning in how data products are developed and used.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience in product management, ideally focused on data platforms, analytics tools, or data infrastructure.

Strong understanding of data pipelines, data modeling, and analytics workflows.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with an ability to translate complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language.

Proactive, analytical, and user‑focused approach to problem‑solving.

Familiarity with agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello).

Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and balance multiple priorities effectively.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations.

We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.