Product Manager – Car Rental Apps - FTC 12 Months

12 MONTH FTC - Product Manager (cars - Apps - checkout & post book) About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. More customers now book their hotels through our app than on desktop, and car hire within the Booking.com app has become our leading channel for car rentals. The Car Rental Apps team plays a crucial role in building and enhancing our app’s car hire capabilities, shaping the experience for millions of travellers every year. Role Description: We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Product Manager who is customer-obsessed, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is passionate about app product innovation. Reporting to a Group Product Manager, you will oversee the Checkout and Post-Book team. Over the course of this 12-month caretaker role, you’ll have the opportunity to: Work on GenAI product launches Solve critical challenges affecting successful car rental pick-ups Prepare for a multi-product future This role is ideal for strategic thinkers with an analytical mindset. You’ll design, develop, and implement products based on user needs, aligned with our group strategy and product missions. You’ll be committed to delivering creative solutions that enhance traveller experiences while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: To drive meaningful change in a fast-paced environment, you will: Develop a deep understanding of current and future traveller needs, keeping abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in mobile apps.1 Collaborate with the Group Product Manager and stakeholders to refine the product area’s overall strategy and own the roadmap with objectives aligned to strategic goals. Lead the end-to-end delivery of products, working closely with Marketing, Commercial, and Operational teams. Build strong relationships with engineers, designers, architects, and testers to create traveller-centric features, ensuring well-defined epics and user stories are efficiently delivered and iterated upon based on feedback. Make feature trade-offs and prioritisation decisions that balance traveller needs with technical considerations while clearly communicating progress to senior stakeholders and product leadership. Qualifications & Skills: 3+ years’ experience in product management within an agile environment Strong understanding of agile methodologies, UX design principles, and mobile best practices Data-driven mindset, with expertise in using quantitative and qualitative methods to identify product opportunities and validate ideas Excellent analytical skills, including writing user stories and documenting technical requirements Outstanding communication skills - able to clearly articulate complex ideas, strategies, and technical details to a diverse audience up to director level (and occasionally VP) Proven track record of problem-solving and developing creative solutions Experience leading successful product discovery processes Desired Skills Experience working on iOS & Android mobile apps for highly transactional e-commerce brands Knowledge of Apple & Google’s design standards Deep understanding of e-commerce business models Experience working with data and SQL Familiarity with monitoring and analytical tools such as Kibana and Grafana Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include: Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country) Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.” We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Application Process: Let’s go places together: How we Hire Your recruiter will be in touch to discuss the hiring process with you and interview stages to expect This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.