VP Product Management - Travel Tech Industry

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Job Title: VP Product

Location: remote Hybrid - Barcelona/Ibiza

The client is seeking a VP Product to take a central role in the growth of their travel-focused APP. This position is based in Barcelona/Ibiza and offers the chance to contribute to an exciting startup environment in the travel industry, with a focus on providing exceptional value to hospitality partners

About the Client**: The client is a rapidly growing startup in the travel industry, aimed at generating significant extra revenue within the hospitality sector. They are developing an innovative online travel platform that emphasizes user-centric design, with a B2B2C approach to delivering superior travel experiences. The team comprises passionate individuals dedicated to innovation and revolutionizing travel.

Job Description
- Define and execute product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals and B2B2C objectives.
- Lead market research and partner collaboration to identify needs and opportunities, enhancing travel services.
- Convert product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes, prioritizing tasks based on business and customer impact.
- Facilitate collaboration with design, engineering, sales, and marketing teams to meet partner needs through product features.
- Implement regular user research and app testing to refine the user experience for partners and end-users.
- Manage the product roadmap and oversee the delivery of quality features.
- Utilize data analytics and user feedback to measure and enhance app performance.
- Stay informed on industry trends for continuous product innovation.
- Engage with B2B partners for feedback and relationship building, ensuring product-market fit.
- Partner with sales and marketing to craft effective market strategies and support partner acquisition and retention.
- Monitor compliance with industry regulations, data privacy, and security standards.

Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of product management experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex products.
- Must have experience in the travel industry and e-commerce/marketplace; hospitality background is an asset.
- Proficient understanding of B2B dynamics and maintaining partner relationships.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience in data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas effectively.
- Solid project management skills, able to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a keen interest in innovation and industry disruption.
- Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; a master's degree is advantageous.
- Experience with NLP technologies, machine learning, and language models is beneficial.
- Prior experience in a startup and Agile/Scrum methodologies is favourable.

The client values a forward-thinking mindset and a commitment to driving progress in the travel domain. If you are passionate about product management and have a background in travel tech and e-commerce