FCM - Technical Product Specialist - Chicago. IL

FCM - Technical Product Specialist - Chicago, IL Job no: 531763-A Brand: FCM Work type: Full time Location: Illinois Categories: Digital and Technology, Project and Program Management FCM takes a holistic approach to corporate travel, specializing in managing national and global travel programs for medium and large businesses. Ranked as one of the world’s top five travel management companies, it has a business network in over 97 countries and global headquarters in London, Brisbane, Singapore and New York. Backed by the global strength of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), FCM combines local expertise and global experience to provide clients with a truly bespoke experience. Established in June 2004, FCM has been named World’s Best Travel Management Company for eight years running at the World Travel Awards. About The Opportunity Step into a high-impact role at the center of FCM’s platform evolution across the Americas. As a Technical Product Specialist, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of booking tool functionality, partnering with global teams to shape solutions that drive adoption and customer success. This is a dynamic opportunity to influence product direction, optimize performance across markets, and deliver meaningful change at scale. Join a collaborative environment where innovation and regional expertise come together to power the future of travel technology. Key Responsibilities Create and manage User Stories and business requirements for platform enhancements. Conduct end-to-end product review and testing to ensure solutions are fit for purpose across Americas markets. Collaborate with local teams (US, Canada, Mexico) to capture market-specific requirements. Partner with Global Product Owners and development teams to prioritize work and allocate resources. Support deployment, launch planning, and change management activities. Deliver training and communication to support successful product adoption. Track and communicate progress, risks, and delivery updates to senior stakeholders. Share release notes tailored to the Americas, highlighting impactful changes. Manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder expectations across regions. Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Experience & Qualifications Product management experience. Experience within FCM Americas business. GDS experience, specifically Sabre. Ability to write detailed requirements and user stories. Experience in end-to-end product testing and delivery. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams. Strategic thinking and proactive problem-solving skills. Senior-level experience (preferred). Work Perks! - What’s in it for you: Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun. Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering. Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out. Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day, Employee Resource Groups, DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices. A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve. We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development. Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising. Benefits Include: Paid Time Off: a comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually. Travel perks/discounts. Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services. National/International Award Nights and Conferences. Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care. Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts. Employee Assistance Program. 401k program with partial match. Tuition Reimbursement Program. Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match. Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses. Location – Chicago, IL We anticipate offering an annual salary of $96,000 - $114,000 . Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements. Applications close: 20 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted. Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier‑free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. 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