Sr. Manager of Product, Search and Cache
tripstack · Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Job highlights
- Lead Search and Cache product vision and roadmap.
- Collaborate with engineering and data science teams.
- Manage KPIs for search and cache efficiency.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team.
- Drive innovation in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
About Tripstack
Founded in Toronto, Canada in 2016, Tripstack has been part of Etraveli Group since 2019. It is a B2B Flights as a Service provider and a world leader in virtual interlining.
Operating from offices in Canada, India, and Poland, Tripstack is the gateway into Etraveli Group’s world leading tech platform - giving partners access to global flight content, virtual interlining, and a full suite of services including payments, fraud prevention, pricing, and customer support. As a world leader in virtual interlining technology, Tripstack connects non-partner, low-cost and full-service carriers, enabling the creation of unique and flexible itineraries through a simple, cost-effective API.
Its technology ingest over 30B price points and handles over 240 million searches daily.
Through partnerships with airlines, OTAs, and other distribution channels across the globe, Tripstack expands networks, drives new revenue streams, and offers more choice at competitive prices, all backed by robust technology and traveler protection.
For more information, visit:
www.tripstack.com
www.etraveligroup.com
The role
As a leader at TripStack, your primary responsibility will be to support the Sr. Director of Product to drive the vision, roadmap, and performance of our Search & Cache Products. This role requires deep technical and market understanding, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to lead and grow a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Help define the vision for our Search and Cache products and create a roadmap in line with business goals.
- Ensure that vision and product roadmaps are tightly aligned with company strategy.
- Work very closely with our Cache and Search Product Owners and oversee the execution of our vision and roadmaps for these products.
- Understand the architecture of our Search and Cache products and how it interacts with other products and parts of the business.
- Co-lead R&D initiatives, including A/B testing, to enhance the product and work closely with our ML and Data Science teams.
- Be responsible for key KPIs with a focus on search and cache efficiency.
- Keep internal technical teams accountable for quality output and product delivery.
- Work towards defining and tracking key KPIs to monitor the impact of delivered features.
- Drive and lead change, promoting innovation across the organization.
- Forge strong business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to understand and anticipate client and user needs.
- Anticipate organizational and architectural needs using product and market knowledge.
- Complete regular market analysis, always having an eye on the competitive landscape.
- Create a shared brain across larger teams to empower independent decision-making.
- Collect and analyze information, solve complex problems rationally, and make decisions on time for enhanced productivity.
- Interview, onboard, and manage direct reports.
- Provide guidance and be an example to others in the organization.
Requirements
- 10+ years of well-rounded travel industry experience with focus on:
- Fare filing, fare construction and pricing
- Search (GDS, NDC, OTA)
- Experience in caching strategies
- 5+ years of relevant product management experience.
- Strategic thinker with critical decision making skills
- Strong experience in data-backed decision making
- Output-driven with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Proven track record of leadership and mentorship to develop high-performing teams
- Client facing experience
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex technical ideas in a clear, concise manner
- Strong technical skills and extensive experience working with APIs
- Entrepreneurial at heart with a focus on culture building
- Passion for problem solving and root cause analysis
- Ability to find the balance between user needs and business goals while questioning and validating assumptions along the way
Benefits
We offer an opportunity to work with a young, dynamic and a growing team composed of high-caliber professionals. We value professionalism and promote a culture where individuals are encouraged to do more and be more. If you feel you share our passion for excellence, and growth, then look no further. We have an ambitious mission, and we need a world-class team to make it a reality. Upgrade to a First Class team!
At Tripstack, we proudly believe in embracing diversity. This is true for our team, clients, communities and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a safe, healthy and accessible environment. We encourage applications regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other grounds protected by law. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during any part of the recruitment process.
Tripstack thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Learn more about us at www.tripstack.com
#tripstack
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- Search Technology
- Caching Strategies
- API Development
- Travel Industry
- Agile Methodologies
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Roadmap Development
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- Search
- Cache
- Travel Technology
- B2B
- API
- Virtual Interlining
- Flights
- Product Strategy
- Roadmap
- Leadership
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
- Agile
- GDS
- NDC
- OTA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight travel industry experience, product management, and API expertise.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your track record in managing teams and driving product strategy.
- Quantify achievements: Use data to demonstrate your impact on KPIs and business goals.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss search, caching, and architectural understanding.
- Demonstrate market insight: Articulate your knowledge of the competitive landscape and client needs.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tripstack's work arrangement for the Senior Product Manager role?
- Tripstack offers a hybrid work model for candidates located in Toronto. For other locations, the work arrangement may vary but is generally flexible, allowing the role to be performed from various regions.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Product Manager at Tripstack?
- The Senior Product Manager will define the vision and roadmap for Search and Cache products, oversee execution with Product Owners, understand product architecture, co-lead R&D initiatives, manage key KPIs for efficiency, and lead a high-performing team.
- What is the required experience for the Senior Product Manager position at Tripstack?
- This role requires 10+ years of travel industry experience, including fare filing, construction, pricing, and search (GDS, NDC, OTA). Additionally, 5+ years of product management experience is necessary, with a strong emphasis on leadership, data-backed decision-making, and client-facing experience.
- What technologies are involved in the Search and Cache products at Tripstack?
- While specific technologies are not fully detailed, the role involves understanding the architecture of Search and Cache products, working with ML and Data Science teams, and extensive experience with APIs. Experience with GDS, NDC, and OTA search platforms is also crucial.
- How does Tripstack foster a positive work environment?
- Tripstack promotes a culture where individuals are encouraged to do more and be more, valuing professionalism and offering opportunities for growth. They are committed to diversity and creating a safe, healthy, and accessible environment, being an equal opportunity employer.
- What are the 'Flights as a Service' and 'virtual interlining' concepts at Tripstack?
- Flights as a Service refers to Tripstack's B2B offering, providing partners access to global flight content and a suite of services via an API. Virtual interlining is their core technology, connecting non-partner airlines to create unique itineraries, allowing for flexible and cost-effective travel options.
- How can I best prepare my application for the Senior Product Manager, Search and Cache role at Tripstack?
- To prepare your application, tailor your resume to highlight your extensive travel industry and product management experience, specifically mentioning your expertise in search technologies, caching strategies, and API integration. Quantify your achievements with data and showcase your leadership and team-building capabilities.