About the position
ATPCO is seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Product Manager to lead the strategic direction, development, and industry adoption of our Product Catalog initiative—a critical platform shaping the future of airline pricing and merchandising. This role requires a highly skilled product leader with a proven track record of influencing cross-industry collaboration, navigating complex ecosystems, and delivering impactful product innovations. You will serve as the primary evangelist for Product Catalog, partnering with internal teams and external industry leaders to ensure its success. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, market influence, and industry transformation, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of airline commerce.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Product Catalog, ensuring alignment with ATPCO’s long-term goals and customer needs.
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and definition through development and global rollout.
- Champion industry engagement and adoption, effectively communicating the value of Product Catalog to airline partners, GDSs, and technology providers.
- Serve as the primary liaison with key external stakeholders to build consensus, secure commitments, and influence industry direction.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Strategy, Commercial, and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive, innovative solutions.
- Guide trade-off decisions to optimize product value, timeline, and performance.
- Mentor senior product managers and contribute to a high-performing, customer-centric product culture.
- Provide executive-level communication on product strategy, adoption progress, and market impact.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive experience in product management, with a focus on leading complex, high-impact initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in the airline, travel tech, or distribution space—deep industry knowledge is a must, in particular around offer creation.
- Strong track record of driving industry collaboration, building trust with external partners, and achieving adoption for cross-company initiatives.
- Expertise in managing product strategy, market positioning, and stakeholder alignment at a global scale.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills across technical and business audiences.
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, make data-informed decisions, and lead through complexity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Supportive policies promoting work-life balance
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
