Product Development Manager

Travelzoo • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Travelzoo is seeking a Product Development Manager in our New York office. This role involves managing all phases of the design process, from initial wireframes and mockups to final hand-off, ensuring deliverables align with business objectives and drive high member engagement. The Product Development Manager will oversee the end-to-end execution of complex content projects by managing briefs, resource allocation, dependencies, risks, and timelines to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes. They will apply UI and UX expertise to create user-centered, high-quality solutions across desktop, mobile, and email marketing channels, and bridge business and technical teams to gather requirements, translate them into design objectives, and deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals. The role also includes leading and executing product strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. A key responsibility is establishing and maintaining a scalable design system that enhances Travelzoo’s digital presence, while respecting brand standards and local market nuances. The role requires staying informed by competitive and industry research, integrating UI/UX best practices to keep Travelzoo on the cutting edge. Transparency in producing regular status reports, keeping internal stakeholders informed on project milestones, deliverables, and emerging risks is essential. The role also involves efficient management of resources, timelines, and budgets to optimize quality and efficiency, and cultivating an innovative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and design thinking across teams.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in digital project management or product development, ideally within a creative agency, advertising, marketing communications, or a related environment.
• Expertise in designing and delivering digital direct-to-consumer products, with a strong portfolio of impactful, design-driven work that emphasizes user engagement and seamless, member-focused experiences.
• Proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, from scoping and scheduling to resource allocation and delivery, meeting or exceeding timelines and budgets.
• Proficiency in using design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Protopie.
• Solid foundation in user-centered design methodologies.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management and negotiation, capable of forging and nurturing effective partnerships with internal teams and key decision-makers across the organization.
• Adaptable in working with global or cross-functional teams, demonstrating effective collaboration across different time zones.
• Entrepreneurial with a member-focused approach, able to identify new opportunities and drive strategic innovation within a fast-paced environment.
• Degree-educated in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the design process, from initial wireframes and mockups to final hand-off, ensuring deliverables align with business objectives and drive high member engagement.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of complex content projects by managing briefs, resource allocation, dependencies, risks, and timelines to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes.
• Apply UI and UX expertise to create user-centered, high-quality solutions across desktop, mobile, and email marketing channels.
• Bridge business and technical teams to gather requirements, translate them into design objectives, and deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead and execute product strategies and roadmaps in collaboration with cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Establish and maintain a scalable design system that enhances Travelzoo’s digital presence, while respecting brand standards and local market nuances.
• Conduct competitive and industry research, integrating UI/UX best practices to keep Travelzoo on the cutting edge.
• Produce regular status reports, keeping internal stakeholders informed on project milestones, deliverables, and emerging risks to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Cultivate an innovative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and design thinking across teams.

Benefits

• Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand each year, with additional vacation days and a travel budget – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• Complimentary access to a fully equipped gym conveniently located within our office building
• Employee awards
• Flat hierarchies
• Competitive compensation and benefit packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees