TBO - Associate Director - Product Management

About the job:

Associate Director - Product Manager

Location : Epitome Building 5,Tower C, 22nd Floor, DLF Phase 3, Sector 25, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon

TBO(www.tbo.com)

TBO is a global platform that aims to simplify all buying and selling travel needs of travel partners across the world. The proprietary technology platform aims to simplify the demands of the complex world of global travel by seamlessly connecting the highly distributed travel buyers and travel suppliers at scale.

The TBO journey began in 2006 with a simple goal to address the evolving needs of travel buyers and suppliers, and what started off as a single product air ticketing company, has today become the leading B2A (Business to Agents) travel portal across the Americas, UK & Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific.

Today, TBOs product range from air, hotels, rail, holiday packages, car rentals, transfers, sightseeing, cruise, and cargo. Apart from these products, our proprietary platform relies heavily on AI/ML to offer unique listings and products, meeting specific requirements put forth by customers, thus increasing conversions.

TBOs approach has always been technology-first and we continue to invest on new innovations and new offerings to make travel easy and simple. TBOs travel APIs are serving large travel ecosystems across the world while the modular architecture of the platform enables new travel products while expanding across new geographies.

Why TBO:

- You will influence & contribute to Building World Largest Technology Led Travel Distribution Network for a $ 9 Trillion global travel business market.

- We are the emerging leaders in technology led end-to-end travel management, in the B2B space.

- Physical Presence in 47 countries with business in 110 countries.

- We are reputed for our-long lasting trusted relationships. We stand by our eco system of suppliers and buyers to service the end customer.

- An open & informal start-up environment which cares.

What TBO offers to a Life Traveller in You:

- Enhance Your Leadership Acumen. Join the journey to create global scale and World Best.

- Challenge Yourself to do something path breaking. Be Empowered. The only thing to stop you will be your imagination.

Post pandemic: travel space is likely to see significant growth. Witness and shape this space. It will be one exciting journey.

- As a fastest growing B2B platform our priority is purpose-building scalable systems. Adopting industry leading technologies to support best-in-class business capabilities for high performing and scalable solutions.

- Fast response to the evolving regulatory environment and helping to meet the firm's regulatory commitments by addressing internal and external commitments.

Associate Director - Product Manager

Job Description:

- As the Associate Director - Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.

- Leveraging your 7-8+ years of product management experience, you will lead a team of talented product managers and work closely with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, development, and delivery.

- This role requires a deep understanding of our industry, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Define and communicate a clear product vision to the team.

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Provide guidance and support to help team members reach their full potential.

Market Research: Conduct thorough market research, including competitor analysis and customer feedback, to identify market trends and opportunities. Use data-driven insights to make informed product decisions.

Product Roadmap: Create and maintain a product roadmap that prioritizes features and enhancements based on customer needs, business goals, and market dynamics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and delivery. Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Product Development: Drive the product development process from concept to launch. Define product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.

Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives. Analyze data to make data-driven decisions and iterate on product improvements.

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product updates, progress, and strategy to internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, and customers.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges in product development and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

- 7-8+ years of progressive experience in product management, with a proven track record of successfully launching and managing products.

- Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience in leading and developing high performing teams.

- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

- Deep market and industry knowledge with the ability to identify emerging trends and opportunities.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proficiency in project management and product management tools/software.