Rocket Travel by Agoda

Principal Product Manager (Rocket Travel by Agoda)

CHICAGO, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Rocket Travel by Agoda

  • Job overview

    The Principal Product Manager at Rocket Travel by Agoda leads the development and strategy of loyalty experiences to drive customer delight and partner growth globally.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves leading market analysis, defining product strategy, driving end-to-end product development, running experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative travel loyalty solutions.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $147,000 to $220,000 for the Chicago area, eligibility for an annual bonus, 401k with match, health and dental insurance, flexible vacation time, maternity and paternity benefits, and a vacation stipend.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a technical field, strong data and analytical skills, experience in product development and launch, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead global product strategies; an MBA or master's degree and proficiency in data tools like SQL or Python are preferred.

  • Career development

    The company encourages ownership, rapid decision-making, and innovation, providing opportunities to work on new business ventures and global projects within a large online travel company.

  • Work environment and culture

    Rocket Travel by Agoda promotes inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence with a hybrid work environment based in Chicago, valuing curiosity, community, accountability, and a passion for travel.

  • Company information

    Rocket Travel by Agoda is part of Booking Holdings and specializes in strategic partnerships to deliver loyalty solutions in travel, supported by Agoda, a global online travel platform with over 7,100 employees across 27 markets.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join a motivated team focused on building successful new businesses and solving complex loyalty challenges in collaboration with multiple departments and global partners.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is based in Chicago with a preferred hybrid work model at an office in Chicago West Loop.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers the chance to work on innovative loyalty products within a leading travel technology company, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Company overview

Rocket Travel by Agoda is a travel technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for booking hotels, flights, and other travel services. They generate revenue through commissions and fees from travel bookings made via their platform. Founded in 2013 and acquired by Agoda in 2015, Rocket Travel leverages cutting-edge technology to offer seamless travel experiences and loyalty rewards. Their integration with Agoda has expanded their market reach and enhanced their service offerings, making them a significant player in the travel industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in leading product strategy, competitive analysis, and data-driven decision-making, emphasizing your ability to define and measure success metrics for loyalty platforms.

  • Showcase your experience in end-to-end product development, including launching and optimizing loyalty features, collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, UX, marketing, and legal teams, and driving global product vision and go-to-market strategies.

  • Apply through multiple channels such as Rocket Travel by Agoda's official corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application's visibility and reach.

  • Connect with current employees or product managers at Rocket Travel by Agoda on LinkedIn to inquire about the Principal Product Manager role; use ice breakers like commenting on recent product launches, asking about their experience working on global loyalty solutions, or expressing enthusiasm for Agoda's culture of innovation and inclusivity.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'loyalty platform,' 'product strategy,' 'data-driven insights,' 'competitive analysis,' 'cross-functional collaboration,' and 'go-to-market strategy' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.

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