Product Manager - Strategic Product Leadership

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Product Manager to take ownership of the vision, strategy, and success of our flagship operational platform. As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining the long-term roadmap, conducting market research, and aligning the product with the company's strategic goals. This role requires a big-picture thinker who can analyze market trends, assess business opportunities, and guide the development of a product that meets customer and market needs while delivering measurable business value. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, development, and operations, to ensure the platform's success in the market.

The ideal candidate has exceptional leadership and communication skills, a strong background in product strategy, and a proven ability to execute on a product vision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Familiarity with operational platforms, enterprise systems, or similar technologies is highly beneficial.

Essential Functions:

1. Product Strategy
   • Define and articulate the product vision and long-term roadmap, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.
   • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback reviews to inform product strategy and identify growth opportunities.
   • Develop and maintain a dynamic product roadmap that balances short-term priorities with long-term goals.
   • Own the business case for the product, including tracking and optimizing financial metrics such as ROI, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue impact.
2. Market Research & Planning
   • Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
   • Develop strategies to address competitive gaps, customer pain points, and future market demands.
   • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the product's success in the market and identify areas for improvement.
3. Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure the product's market fit and successful launches.
   • Collaborate with development teams to ensure the product meets quality, scalability, and performance goals.
   • Act as the primary advocate for the product, communicating its value and strategic vision to stakeholders across the organization.
4. Execution & Delivery
   • Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution and post-launch optimization.
   • Prioritize features and initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and market conditions.
   • Ensure that the product delivers measurable results that align with business objectives.
5. Leadership & Decision-Making
   • Serve as the decision-maker for high-level product direction, including prioritization, resourcing, and strategic alignment.
   • Champion a customer-first mindset and ensure the product evolves to meet both customer and business needs.
   • Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure the product roadmap supports the company's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Product Management, with a proven track record of managing enterprise platforms or operational systems.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive landscapes, and financial modeling.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies and frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with operational platforms, enterprise systems, or industries such as airline, hotel, or travel is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Vision:
  Ability to define and drive a clear, long-term product vision that aligns with company goals.
• Market Acumen:
  Deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive landscapes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders to achieve product success.
• Financial Acumen:
  Skilled in creating and managing business cases, ROI calculations, and other financial metrics.
• Customer Focus:
  Commitment to delivering value-driven solutions that address customer pain points and enhance satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Manage and mentor a team of Product Owners, ensuring their efforts align with the overall product strategy and organizational goals.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to Product Owners in managing backlogs, prioritizing features, and delivering sprint-level deliverables.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development.
• Ensure alignment between Product Owners, development teams, and stakeholders to achieve successful product outcomes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and define clear roles and responsibilities for the team.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:
30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Some travel (less than 25%) is expected for this position.

Good Faith Compensation

The good faith compensation salary for this role is $150,000 to $175,000.

Who We Are

API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating the crew layover experience. API's proprietary technology, mobile solutions and our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for dynamic, creative, and tech-savvy individuals to join our team. If you are passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time according to business needs.

The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), or Information Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or fe.