Senior Product Owner - Flights

• Outstanding opportunity to help shape our Product capabilities
• Awarded #1 Best Place to Work by Australian Financial Review
• Genuine flexibility - hybrid WFH/remote & 'work-from-anywhere' options
• Generous company bonus & free annual vacation with additional leave
• Play a key role in driving innovation and optimizing user experiences

Imagine a better way.

Inspiring Vacations is opening a new world of travel possibilities. We are a multi-award-winning technology-driven company creating unique & inspiring travel experiences for customers across the globe. We’re an established, dynamic, and innovative Australian-owned and operated multinational business with a passion for delivering outstanding service, best demonstrated by our entire company’s commitment and participation in customer service. Our collaborative, success-driven team culture and flexible work environment provide opportunities for us to imagine and create exciting new possibilities. 

We are on the lookout for a proactive and experienced Senior Product Owner to spearhead our flight engine roadmap. In this critical role, you will guide the evolution of our flight booking engine, ensuring it meets the ever-changing needs of our customers and remains at the cutting edge of the travel technology sector. This position demands a blend of technical acumen, understanding of the air travel industry, and exceptional skills in product management and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will be a strategic planner with a passion for delivering innovative solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Flight Engine Strategy & Vision: Collaborate with leadership to build and maintain a strategic vision for the flight booking engine, ensuring it aligns with the broader business objectives and market needs. You will identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and enhancements to the user experience.
• Roadmap Development & Execution: Create and execute a detailed roadmap for the flight engine, prioritising features and improvements based on customer needs, business value, and technical feasibility. You will work closely with engineering, design, and business teams to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of roadmap items.
• Market & Customer Insights: Gather and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to inform the product strategy and roadmap. Your insights will play a crucial role in identifying new features and optimizations that can differentiate our flight engine in the market.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX/UI design, marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure cohesive and effective execution of the product roadmap. You will act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product goals and progress.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate product updates, and incorporate feedback into the product development process. You will build and maintain strong relationships with airline partners, technology providers, and other key players in the travel ecosystem.
• Performance Monitoring & Optimisation: Monitor the performance of the flight booking engine, using data analytics to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement. You will set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and inform future product decisions.

Success Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management/ownership, preferably within the travel industry or a technology-centric business.
• Proven track record of managing and executing product roadmaps, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Understanding of the air travel industry and its technological aspects, including GDS systems, booking engines, and API integrations.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to derive insights from data and translate them into actionable product features.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively.

  
In return for your commitment, you’ll enjoy our multi-award-winning flexible work culture with home-based work options and collaborative, supportive leadership. You’ll also work with a like-minded, positive, and motivated team with plenty of opportunities for professional development and advancement. You’ll thrive in an environment where everyone is hands-on and pivotal to the success of the team.  

If you are shortlisted for the role, one of our team will contact you from an @inspiringvacations.com email address to arrange a telephone discussion. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to provide or upload your personal details, identification, or bank or credit card details.
  
For further information please visit: www.inspiringvacations.com/au/about-us