Senior Product Manager – Flight Connectivity

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete integration process of external flight supply partners, including airlines, aggregators, and GDS through high-performance connectivity APIs.

• Convert intricate commercial and technical requirements into straightforward product specifications for shopping, booking, and post-booking automation.

• Manage and prioritize a fast-paced roadmap aimed at enhancing integration quality, decreasing time-to-market, and minimizing system defects.

• Track and optimize essential supply metrics, such as price competitiveness, booking success rates, and API latency to ensure a smooth user experience.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop scalable and stable backend solutions that meet internal platform standards.

• Employ AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection in pricing, automated issue resolution, and partner data mapping.

• Partner closely with commercial and partner success teams to onboard new supply sources and address performance gaps in availability or functionality.

• Standardize integration processes to enhance the scalability of partner onboarding and boost operational efficiency.

• Keep cross-functional stakeholders informed about progress, technical challenges, and performance outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of product management experience, particularly in high-growth, execution-driven environments.

• Technical proficiency in APIs, backend systems, and third-party integrations to effectively collaborate with engineering on complex connectivity issues.

• A data-informed approach to product ownership, with the capability to define, monitor, and influence key metrics such as conversion, bookability, and latency.

• An AI-centric mindset with a strong enthusiasm for leveraging machine learning to automate repetitive tasks and enhance data quality.

• Outstanding collaborative abilities to navigate the intersection of engineering, commercial operations, and external partner needs.

• Professional experience in travel, flights, GDS, or supply-intensive domains, providing a thorough understanding of airline distribution and pricing mechanisms.

• Familiarity with inventory management or booking systems to enhance post-booking automation and ancillary coverage.

• Experience with AI-driven products or data enrichment workflows to expedite partner onboarding and improve operational efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• A well-funded and established startup with ambitious goals, offering a competitive salary and the advantages of pre-IPO equity packages.

• Enrollment in a Hopper-sponsored Health Collective that provides options for basic medical and dental insurance, along with deductible choices.

• Private insurance coverage to supplement social security payments related to Accidental Death and Long Term Disability, including Excess and Gap insurance options.

• In place of a formal pension plan, Hopper will offer a cash allowance to contribute towards pension savings.

• Inquire about our exceptionally generous parental leave policy, which exceeds industry standards!

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Flexdesk coworking All Access Pass and a Work-from-home stipend.

• Carrot Cash travel stipend.

• An entrepreneurial culture that encourages pushing boundaries and taking risks as part of everyday operations.

• Transparent communication with management and company leadership.

• Small, dynamic teams that create a significant impact.