Director Product Management Host Experience (f/m/d)

The Host Experience department is responsible for providing a cutting-edge software and service solution tailored to vacation rental hosts, empowering them to efficiently distribute and manage their properties. It’s a highly international department consisting of 4 engineering teams distributed across 3 offices with 29 (and growing) product managers, designers, technical support engineers, engineering managers, front / backend engineers, and quality assurance engineers.

• Lead the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, articulating them in a clear and compelling manner to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with company goals and understanding across the organization. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including engineering, design, marketing, finance, and sales to define product requirements and priorities.
• Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, balancing the needs and expectations of various teams and individuals with competing priorities.
• Facilitate productive discussions and decision-making processes to drive consensus and move initiatives forward in a timely manner.
• Establish product development best practices, from discovery to delivery, within the Host Experience department and broader organization.
• Drive the full product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution.
• Foster a host-centric approach, advocating for user needs to deliver exceptional host experiences.
• Manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions.
• Define and track KPIs to measure product success and hold teams accountable to delivering impact.
• Take ownership of establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships with commercial distribution channels, negotiating mutually beneficial agreements to expand market reach and drive revenue growth. 
• Adapt quickly to changes and challenges, maintaining focus and composure to drive results amidst ambiguity and uncertainty. Demonstrate resilience and agility in navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving industry landscape.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, preferably in a startup environment.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling software products in a fast-paced, agile context.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a passion for driving impact and innovation, effectively identifying and addressing customer pain points to achieve high levels of satisfaction.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are a plus.
• An entrepreneurial mindset: you are self-driven, organized, proactive with a hands-on approach.

• Have an impact on the millions of people using our product every month.
• Grow with responsibility from day 1 and develop yourself further through regular feedback, workshops and knowledge exchange.
• Use your personal development budget and 2 extra days off to enhance your professional skills by visiting conferences, buying books, attending courses and more.
• Connect and have fun with international, diverse and yet like-minded people at work, regular events and weekly office days with your team.
• Get to know the world with our flexible home office policy and the opportunity to work from other local offices.
• Go traveling for 28 vacation days + the possibility to take up to 10 unpaid vacation days with interesting discounts on our Holidu Homes.
• Get a sneak peek at the adventure that awaits you on Instagram @lifeatholidu.