Senior Product Manager - Flight Connectivity

Overview As the Product Manager for Flights Supply, you will lead the critical execution of integrating global airline and third-party partners to scale our inventory and ensure a world-class booking experience. You will own the technical delivery and continuous optimization of our supply ecosystem, leveraging AI-driven automation to accelerate partner onboarding and drive industry-leading performance across price competitiveness, bookability, and latency. This is a high-impact role where your ability to bridge complex API architecture with commercial goals will directly determine the depth and reliability of Hopper’s flight marketplace. This role is 100% remote. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end integration of external flight supply partners including airlines, aggregators, and GDS via high-performance connectivity APIs. Translate complex commercial and technical requirements into clear product specifications for shopping, booking, and post-booking automation. Prioritize and manage a high-velocity roadmap focused on improving integration quality, reducing time-to-market, and minimizing system defects. Monitor and optimize core supply metrics such as price competitiveness, booking success rates, and API latency to ensure a seamless user experience. Collaborate with engineering teams to build scalable, stable backend solutions that align with internal platform standards. Implement AI-native solutions for anomaly detection in pricing, automated issue handling, and partner data mapping. Work closely with commercial and partner success teams to onboard new supply sources and resolve performance gaps in availability or functionality. Standardize integration processes to improve the scalability of partner onboarding and operational efficiency. Communicate progress, technical hurdles, and performance results to cross-functional stakeholders across the business. Qualifications At least 6 years of product management experience, specifically within high-growth, execution-focused environments. Technical fluency in APIs, backend systems, and third-party integrations to effectively partner with engineering on complex connectivity challenges. A data-driven approach to product ownership with the ability to define, track, and move metrics like conversion, bookability, and latency. An AI-native mindset and a strong interest in applying machine learning to automate repetitive workflows and improve data quality. Exceptional collaborative skills to navigate the intersection of engineering, commercial operations, and external partner requirements. Professional experience in travel, flights, GDS, or supply-heavy domains to provide a deep understanding of airline distribution and pricing logic. Familiarity with inventory management or booking systems to drive improvements in post-booking automation and ancillary coverage. Exposure to AI-driven products or data enrichment workflows to accelerate partner onboarding and operational efficiency. Benefits Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages. Unlimited PTO. Carrot Cash travel stipend. Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend. Generous parental leave. Entrepreneurial culture with open communication and high-impact collaboration. 100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees. Disability & Life insurance. Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). DCA/FSA and access to 401k plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hopper