Product Manager-Travel Industry Distribution

Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
About the position

Navitaire, an Amadeus company, is a leader in the travel industry, known for its innovative solutions that shape the way the world thinks about travel. With over 50 customers globally, including many of the most successful hybrid and low-cost airlines, Navitaire offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the travel sector. This hybrid position requires you to be in the local office 2-3 days a week, allowing for a blend of in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility. Since its inception in 1993, Navitaire has been at the forefront of transforming travel through game-changing technology. The company provides proven solutions that help clients grow their businesses, reduce costs, capture new revenue sources, and connect with digital customers and business partners. As a Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing new functionalities for our Industry Distribution Products while providing thought leadership and sales support. This role involves close collaboration with Navitaire customers, industry organizations, Amadeus, and internal teams. In this position, you will be responsible for developing the vision and value proposition for Navitaire's Industry Distribution product offerings. You will maintain product roadmaps and competitive market positioning, own the overall scoping of product releases, and prioritize both functional and technical enhancements to achieve the product vision. Additionally, you will promote the benefits of Industry Distribution products to existing and prospective customers, consult with various stakeholders to advance product adoption, and mentor team members to foster a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
• Develop the vision and value proposition for Navitaire Industry Distribution product offerings.
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• Maintain product roadmaps and competitive/market positioning.
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• Own the overall scoping of product releases, prioritizing both functional and technical enhancements.
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• Promote the benefits of Industry Distribution products to existing and prospective Navitaire customers.
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• Consult with industry organizations, Amadeus, internal Navitaire teams, and external partners to advance product adoption and relevance.
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• Develop and mentor Industry Distribution Product Team members.
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• Create an open and collaborative team environment.
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• Identify areas for team development and provide training opportunities.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or above.
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• Previous airline distribution experience from an IT provider or airline perspective.
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• Previous experience managing a software product.
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• Previous experience with agile software development.
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• Previous experience managing a team.
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• Willingness to embrace a flexible work schedule including work outside of regular daytime hours.
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• Willingness and ability to travel (domestic and international).
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes in priorities.
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• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both virtual and in-person).
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• Airline industry knowledge.
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• Understanding of IATA's New Distribution Capability message framework (preferred).
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• Technical skills in Microsoft Suite of Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio.
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• Experience with agile development tools, ADO, Kanban boards, etc.

Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of Navitaire systems.
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• Working knowledge of travel distribution options, Edifact, Teletype, NDC, APIs.

Benefits
• Attractive remuneration packages including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
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• Flexible working model to accommodate employee needs.
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• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
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• Supportive work environment that nurtures personal and family life.
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• Diversity and inclusion initiatives to foster a collaborative workplace. Apply tot his job
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