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Principal Product Manager - Cars

Full-timeProduct Manager$156,000 - $211,000*
Berlin, Germany
Paid time off
On-site amenities
Employee discount programs
Parental leave
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KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car, cruise, or vacation package. We’re also transforming the in-travel experience with our app and new accommodation software. For more information, visit www.KAYAK.com.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each others strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

Calling all frequent travelers - KAYAK is looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our Cars team! This is an opportunity for you to have a major impact on the way people find and book travel on KAYAK. Reporting to the Director of Product, you will be responsible for advocating for traveler needs and crafting a roadmap that delivers thoughtful and tailored experiences that people love. You understand consumer behavior, are numbers proficient, and enjoy working with people organization-wide to prioritize opportunities and projects.

This role is required to work from our Berlin, Germany office at least 3 days per week.

In this role, you will:

  • Own the Cars product experience, user journey and roadmap across all platforms
  • Define and prioritize user problems and needs, accounting for multiple brands, locales and languages
  • Craft requirements that facilitate meaningful product improvements, weighing impact against business goals and technical feasibility
  • Become an expert in the Cars space, cultivating knowledge of our partner inventory, data and accuracy complexities, booking options and how KAYAK can make it easier to find and book the right car
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with both internal and external partners, working closely with them to understand their needs and motivations, creating alignment with common goals
  • Measure and analyze insights from product changes, chasing impact against key metrics and the opportunities our data, user research and A/B experiment results might reveal
  • Work with customer support and UX to collect feedback from and respond to users
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and stay informed about both travel and e-commerce spaces, especially within Cars, and the latest capabilities across multiple platforms

Please apply if you have:

  • Undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, finance, economics, or related degree. MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of proven experience in product management, with a preference for candidates with experience in Cars and/or Travel and a proven track record of growth in responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to articulate a team vision and translate technical concepts into broadly understood material.
  • A consumer mentality and an e-commerce or B2C background - bonus points if you're a regular traveler as well!
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and organizational complexities, moving seamlessly from high-level strategy to detailed problem solving.
  • Market-driven approach with a strong understanding of best-in-class companies in e-commerce, cars, and travel.
  • Demonstrated experience in data motivated decision-making and project management.

Benefits and Perks

  • 6 weeks paid vacation
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Free lunch catering 3 days per week and all the snacks you need
  • Generous retirement plans
  • Universal paid parental leave
  • Public transportation subsidies
  • Bike leasing possibility
  • German classes
  • Free massages
  • Regular team events and volunteering opportunities
  • Sport teams

Diversity and Inclusion

We aspire to have a workplace that reflects all of the diverse communities we serve. We know that when we have diverse teams we produce more creative ideas, products, and better outcomes for our team members. OpenTable/KAYAK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Whoever you are, just be you.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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  • What is the type of contract for this job?
    The contract for this job is a Full-time contract
  • What's the salary range for the Principal Product Manager - Cars position?
    The suggested salary for this job is $156,000 - $211,000*
  • Is telecommuting possible for this job?
    No, telecommuting is not possible for this job
About Kayak
Kayak is an American online travel agency and metasearch engine owned and operated by Booking Holdings.
Website
Industry
Internet, Leisure
Founded
2004
Size
51-250 employees

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