Senior Product Manager

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world's leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Senior Product Manager will provide strategic leadership and direction for product initiatives within the organization. This role involves defining product vision and strategy, prioritizing features based on market analysis, and mentoring junior team members. The Senior Technical Product Manager acts as a technical subject matter expert, driving product innovation and optimizing performance metrics to achieve business objectives.

How You'll Shine:

• Project Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction for product initiatives. Ensure alignment between product roadmap and organizational goals.

• Feature Development: Define and prioritize product features to deliver maximum value to customers. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in product features and functionality.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization. Advocate for the needs of customers and stakeholders in decision-making processes.

• Requirements & User Stories: Define and refine product requirements based on market feedback and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between requirements and user needs.

• Issue Management: Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful delivery. Implement processes and tools to streamline issue resolution and decision-making.

• Technical Aptitude: Act as a technical subject matter expert within the organization. Provide guidance on technical architecture, design, and implementation.

• Metrics / Analytics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives. Analyze metrics and data to track product performance and user engagement. Utilize data-driven insights to optimize product features and functionality.

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel throughout the year up to 15%. Occasional travel to meet with stakeholders, participate in team onsite meetings, perform usability testing, attend vendor meetings or conferences may be required.

What You'll Bring:

• BA/BS Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Preference to MBA and/or equivalent work experience.

• Certified SCRUM Product Owner Certification a plus but not required.

• Deep understanding of and experience in product management principles and best practices in hospitality, eCommerce and/or Information Technology.

• Visionary leadership to drive product initiatives and achieve business objectives.

• Demonstrated success managing web and mobile projects that require in-depth partnership with IT/technical counterparts and integration with back-end systems/data.

• Strong communication skills to effectively articulate product vision and strategy to executive stakeholders.

• Innovative thinking to drive product innovation and differentiation.

• Change management expertise to navigate organizational transitions and drive successful change initiatives.

• Strong decision-making skills to address complex challenges and make informed judgments.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with executive stakeholders and key partners.

• Strategic planning skills to define and execute product strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Performance management skills to set clear goals, track progress, and drive accountability.

• Deep understanding of business dynamics, market trends, and customer needs.

• Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, mentor and coach cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

• Experience with Microsoft Suite

• Experience with Content Management System (CMS)

• Experience with Digital Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Full Story, Quantum Metrics)

• Experience using project management tools (Jira, Basecamp, VersionOne, etc.)

• Experience managing and estimating projects

• 8 years of experience in product management and/or running technical projects/programs, including experience in a senior or lead role, with a strong technical background.

• Experience in translating business requirements to high level technical requirements.

• Experience building and leading a world-class team of technical product managers with a mission to power real-time, intelligent experiences for our customers and associates

• Experience planning requirements, identifying risks, managing project schedules, and communicating clearly with cross-functional partners across the company

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Certain benefits may be available to associates working fewer hours where required by applicable law. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life and accident coverage

• Disability

• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)

• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice

• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)

• Legal and identify theft plan

• Voluntary income protection benefits

• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)

• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you'll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what's next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io , including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.