Principal Product Manager

About Rocket Travel by AgodaRocket Travel by Agoda is a travel technology company founded in 2012 under our flagship consumer facing product, rocketmiles.com. Since then, we have evolved to partner with some of the largest consumer travel brands in the world creating white-label solutions that allow customers to earn and redeem miles and points for booking hotels, rental cars, flights and activities. Our global partnerships range from world-class airlines to international banks to large-scale shopping platforms. We help our partners develop successful go-to-market strategies through marketing expertise and data to support their overall growth. We attract customers from every corner of the globe with a seamless user experience that’s built in-house from ideation to finished product: our team includes front- and back-end developers, customer service, data analysts, designers, marketers, accountants, partnership sales, and managers. Rocket Travel by Agoda is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career, and expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues. We encourage all applicants with a touch of wanderlust to apply to our team, as we work toward helping our travelers reach the vacation of their dreams. About The Team:In Product, ideas come alive. The world is moving fast so our culture empowers ownership and minimal bureaucracy. That’s the environment that enables you to do what you think is right – and quickly. Our Product Managers move fast, fail, learn, and pivot.Being a product-centric organization, our team works cross-functionally to build products from conception to launch by bringing together engineering and business worlds. Rocket Travel’s Product Managers work closely with executive leadership and have high visibility among partners; they have direct impact on growth and strategy. What you’ll do:Strategy & AnalysisLead competitive-landscape and market analyses to identify new loyalty growth opportunities. Define product strategy and success metrics using quantitative methods and data-driven insights. Analyze user requirements and inform roadmap decisions. Execution & DeliveryDrive end-to-end product development: conceptualize, launch, and optimize loyalty features and solutions. Build and run experiments to test performance, measure impact, and iterate rapidly. Develop engineered processes and innovative technologies to improve organizational efficiency. Collaboration & InfluencePartner with Engineering, UX, Marketing, and Legal teams to deliver cutting-edge travel solutions. Liaise with senior internal and external stakeholders to align on vision, priorities, and go-to-market plans. Collaborate across regions, product areas, and functions to solve some of the world’s most difficult loyalty challenges.  What you’ll need to succeed:Bachelor’s degree in technical field (i.e. Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar quantitative discipline). Proven ability to leverage analytics and quantitative methods to inform and influence decision-making Strong data skills  Bias for action to unlock business value for our partners and RTA Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written in English) with proven ability to convey complex messages clearly and with conviction to different stakeholders Experience developing and launching products Experience leading global product vision, go-to-market strategy and design discussions. Entrepreneurial and analytical skills; effective at breaking down complex problems and driving and managing change Hands-on mentality It’s great if you have:MBA or Master’s degree in Math, Economics, Computer Science or Statistics Data tools – SQL, Python, R, or equivalent There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.The base and bonus range for Chicago-metro area is $172,000-202,000.Diversity at Rocket Travel by AgodaRocket Travel by Agoda is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach new heights in their career. We encourage all applicants looking to expand their knowledge working alongside talented, dedicated colleagues to apply to our team. Note on general employment requirementsCandidates should be authorized to accept employment in the US from any employer and must be able to work a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days per week in the stated physical office (unless otherwise indicated).Equal Opportunity Employer At Rocket Travel by Agoda, we pride ourselves on being companies 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 Rocket Travel by Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details, please read Rocket Travel by Agoda’s privacy policy. Find our applicant policy here: E-Verify Program ParticipantWe are an E-Verify employer – meaning that your Form I-9 information will be provided to the federal government to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For more information, please view: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) and IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)