Senior Technical Product Manager

Travel + Leisure Co.•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Senior Technical Product Manager will be responsible for leading project planning, defining product features, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. This role involves gathering and analyzing product requirements, managing the product backlog, and engaging with stakeholders to gather feedback and communicate updates. The Senior Technical Product Manager should possess a strong technical aptitude and analytical skills.

Requirements

BA/BS Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Solid understanding of product management principles and best practices – familiar in hospitality, eCommerce and/or Information Technology.
Demonstrated success managing web and mobile projects that require in-depth partnership with IT/technical counterparts and integration with back-end systems/data.
Strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams with the ability to coach and mentor regardless of reporting relationships
Strategic mindset to define product vision, roadmap, and priorities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills to build and maintain relationships.
Strong analytical skills to interpret data and metrics for informed decision-making.
Understanding of business dynamics, market trends, and competitive landscape.
Proficiency in technical concepts relevant to the product domain.
Effective communication skills to articulate product vision, strategy, and requirements.
Project management skills to plan, track, and execute product initiatives.
Ability to address complex problems and make sound judgments to drive project success.
Experience with Digital Analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Full Story, Quantum Metrics)
Experience using project management tools (Jira, Basecamp, VersionOne, etc.)
Experience managing and estimating projects.
5 -8+ years of experience in product management, software development, project management, a related technical field and/or running technical projects/programs
Experience in translating business requirements to high level technical requirements.
Experience planning requirements, identifying risks, managing project schedules, and communicating clearly with cross-functional partners across the company
Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Project Management Professional (PMP), or other Marketing certification preferred.
Certified SCRUM Product Owner Certification a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, tracking, and coordination efforts. Ensure project milestones are met and resources are managed effectively.
Define and prioritize product features based on business value and user needs. Drive the development and delivery of high-quality product features.
Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, requirements, and priorities. Communicate product updates and solicit feedback throughout the development lifecycle.
Gather, analyze, and document detailed product requirements. Create clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria.
Proactively identify and address project issues and risks. Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Demonstrate a solid technical understanding of the product domain. Guide technical discussions and contribute to problem-solving efforts. Understand and contribute to technical architecture, design and implementation.
Understand, contribute to and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of product initiatives. Analyze metrics and analytics data to assess product performance and user engagement. Use data-driven insights to optimize product functionality.