Principal Product Manager, Groups Connectivity
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for travel tech specialists has surged in recent years, with over 30,000 companies relying on innovative platforms to manage their travel and spend. As a Principal Product Manager for Groups Connectivity at Engine, you'll be at the forefront of this trend, leveraging your digital skills to reshape the corporate travel experience. With the global travel market projected to reach unprecedented heights, professionals with expertise in platform architecture and connectivity are in high demand. Engine's commitment to seamless travel experiences and its recognition as one of the fastest-growing travel and fintech platforms make this an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact.
Job Description
About the Role
The Principal Product Manager for Groups Connectivity plays a pivotal role in Engine's mission to transform business travel into a personalized, rewarding, and simple experience. This position is responsible for owning the foundational layer that enables group travel connectivity, including integrations, APIs, and supplier relationships. The role requires close collaboration with a principal architect and senior engineering talent to rewire how Engine connects with the hospitality supply chain.Day-to-day, the Principal Product Manager will focus on defining and driving the strategy for how Engine integrates with hotel supply at scale. This entails developing PMS partnerships, real-time availability pipelines, and the APIs that facilitate instant group booking. The goal is to drive hotel response rates to zero friction, ensuring seamless and efficient group travel experiences.
The Principal Product Manager will work within a high-autonomy, high-stakes environment, making decisions that compound across every group booking Engine processes. This role is ideal for a seasoned product management professional with a strong background in building platform or connectivity products at scale.
What You Will Do
- Define and drive the strategy for Engine's integrations with hotel supply at scale
- Develop PMS partnerships to enhance real-time availability and instant booking capabilities
- Design and implement APIs that facilitate seamless group travel experiences
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Groups Contracting, Engineering, and RevOps
- Identify and prioritize the highest-leverage opportunities for growth and improvement
- Lead the development of platform-level thinking to support internal Groups workflows and potential B2B API offerings
- Integrate AI-assisted workflows to accelerate cycle times and reduce manual overhead
- Analyze and optimize hotel response rates to achieve zero friction
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external supply partners
What We Are Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on platform or connectivity products
- Strong background in building and maintaining APIs, integrations, or supply-side infrastructure
- Experience working with travel industry suppliers and partners
- Proven track record of driving growth and improvement in complex, high-stakes environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience with AI-assisted workflows and platform architecture
Nice to Have
- Experience working with hotel property management systems (PMS)
- Knowledge of travel industry trends and technologies
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative, dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Flexible, remote work arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement planning
- Generous paid time off and vacation policy
- Annual stipend for professional development and continuing education
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of the travel industry, including trends, technologies, and supplier relationships
- Showcase your experience with platform architecture, APIs, and integrations in your portfolio or resume
- Prepare to discuss your approach to driving growth and improvement in complex environments
- Highlight your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Be ready to address how you stay current with the latest technologies and methodologies in product management
- Research Engine's mission, values, and products to demonstrate your passion for the company and role
- Practice discussing your experience with AI-assisted workflows and how you see them applying to the Principal Product Manager position
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