Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com .
We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.
We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our Search team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our core platform and product offerings, focusing on everything that happens before a booking is made. You’ll ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class products while driving the performance, speed, and reliability of our platform, particularly in the search API and booking management areas. As a Product Manager, you’ll work on key elements of the platform that drive the carrier's efficiency and revenue.
What you will do:
* Develop clear solutions for carriers/retailers that align with the company’s purpose and mission, ensuring long-term success and growth of the platform.
* Develop and maintain product roadmaps aligned with company goals, particularly enhancing the pre-booking experience and ensuring search results are as fast, full, and complete as possible.
* Define and prioritise feature proposals aimed at optimising the user journey, from date selection to filtering results, ensuring users find the "just right" trip.
* Work closely with Engineering, QA, UX/UI, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless feature delivery, from ideation through to execution.
* Prepare detailed use cases and collaborate with teams to align on technical solutions and achieve critical objectives on time.
* Take full ownership of feature delivery, from concept to fully outlined specification, ensuring the final product meets business needs and exceeds user expectations.
* Monitor platform performance and propose continuous improvements to meet business goals and user expectations.
Workplace:
We are mainly looking for this role to be based within Germany, preferably in our HQ in Berlin.
We are a remote-first company, with teams located around the Globe and our HQ office in Berlin, where the team often meets in the office.
Who you are:
* Background in the role of a Product Manager in information feeding systems, high-load systems, and B2B product management.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybernetics, Engineering, etc. or equivalent experience
* Strong knowledge of both Engineering and UX domains: you can confidently navigate the intersection of these domains.
* API Proficiency: You're adept at reading JSON and/or SQL, utilizing tools like Postman, and interpreting logs when necessary.
* User-Driven Mindset: You can translate metrics, user behaviour, and needs into business values and detailed product requirements, including technical specifications.
* Strong Communication Skills: You excel in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, critically evaluating inputs, and collaborating with the Engineering team to launch features.
* Solution-Focused and Improvement-Driven: You actively seek ways to enhance team processes, product features, and overall product quality.
* Agile Proficiency: You're well-versed in Scrum, adept at managing iterative development, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing requirements.
What you can expect:
* You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.
* You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.
* We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.
* You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com, Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.
* For Management positions: As part of the management team, you will shape our strategy and organisation beyond your area of responsibility.
* You will join an international team of talented, driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!
* We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities, and career growth in a small and developing company.
Our hiring process for this role:
For any queries, please contact your Talent Partner, Masha Marynova at ( talent@distribusion.com ).
Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability, scalability and the most advanced technology? Come join us!