Full-Time

Senior Product Manager

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Posted on 12/20/2024

Skyscanner

Skyscanner

1,001-5,000 employees

Travel price comparison platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior

Glasgow, UK

Hybrid working pattern: typically two days in the office.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Market Research
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Product Manager experience at a fast-paced software or product led company
  • Experience with experimentation.
  • Understanding of technical architecture and infrastructure
  • Experience making hard, data-driven decisions (incl. A/B testing, User Testing, Analytics, Market Research, Competitor Analysis, Defining Metrics and KPIs)
  • Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally
  • Substantial experience developing impactful products
Responsibilities
  • Find the ‘why’ behind the traveller
  • Solve for the whole picture – seeing their work through the traveller’s eyes, creating solutions for the entire experience, and thinking beyond its parts.
  • Work incredibly hard to keep things incredibly simple.
  • Use Lean approaches to break down big ideas into valuable pieces to deliver at fast pace.
  • Fail fast and fail often – until they don’t.

Skyscanner is a travel search engine that helps users find and compare prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals. It works by gathering data from various travel providers and presenting it in a simple interface, allowing users to easily see the best deals available. Skyscanner stands out from its competitors by focusing on real-time price comparisons and offering a wide range of options for different types of travelers, from individuals to businesses. The goal of Skyscanner is to make travel planning easier and more affordable for everyone.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$167.6M

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized travel experiences boosts Skyscanner's AI-powered planning tools.
  • The rise of sustainable travel allows Skyscanner to attract eco-conscious travelers.
  • Expansion of low-cost airlines in emerging markets enhances Skyscanner's flight comparison services.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors' AI tools may offer superior user experiences, threatening Skyscanner's market share.
  • Former executives joining competitors could lead to increased competition and loss of insights.
  • Reliance on affiliate marketing makes Skyscanner vulnerable to changes in commission structures.

What makes Skyscanner unique

  • Skyscanner offers a comprehensive platform for comparing flights, hotels, and car rentals.
  • The company uses advanced algorithms for real-time price comparisons, enhancing user experience.
  • Skyscanner's user-friendly interface simplifies travel planning for both individual and corporate clients.

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Benefits

Work partly from our amazing offices and partly from home

Private medical insurance with great mental health cover

Discounted gym memberships

Free Headspace subscription

Training & performance appraisals

Work with industry professionals with years of experience that they’re happy to share

Ask anything and everything during lunches with the CEO

Be involved in our Charity Committee and make a difference

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