Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Privacy & Consent

Updated on 12/20/2024

Skyscanner

Skyscanner

1,001-5,000 employees

Travel price comparison platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Edinburgh, UK

Hybrid working pattern: typically two days in the office.

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Product Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, with proven success in tackling complex challenges in online tracking and privacy.
  • Strong familiarity with data privacy laws like GDPR, ensuring Skyscanner’s practices meet regulatory standards while fostering user trust.
  • Experience with consent management platforms, data architecture, and user-facing product development, particularly within high-compliance industries.
  • Exceptional stakeholder and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence teams at all levels, from engineering to executive leadership.
  • Adept at autonomously solving ambiguous and previously unaddressed business challenges, employing data-driven decisions and an analytical mindset to identify and act on growth opportunities.
  • Sufficient background to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, facilitating discussions around data integration, architecture, and agile processes.
  • Confident in applying a lean and agile approach, testing and iterating quickly, and scaling successful solutions across the organization.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead the Privacy & Consent product strategy, including designing systems for tracking, consent management, and data retention that enhance user trust and meet stringent regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Legal, and Product teams to embed privacy-by-design principles across product features, maintaining alignment with Skyscanner’s broader strategic objectives.
  • Lead the development of frameworks to support regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR), manage user data rights (DSAR), and facilitate data audits while ensuring robust data architecture and pipeline integration.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance transparency in Skyscanner’s data handling practices, from cookie management to data usage disclosures, working with UX/UI teams to ensure clarity for end users.
  • Collaborate with legal and commercial teams in external engagements with regulatory bodies and partners, providing product insights that support Skyscanner’s privacy standards and compliance goals.
  • Define and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to track success, such as user trust metrics, compliance benchmarks, and transparency goals. Continuously assess progress and adjust strategies to align with Skyscanner’s mission.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within cross-functional teams, mentoring team members and instilling best practices in agile product development.

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

2%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for personalized travel experiences offers Skyscanner new partnership opportunities.
  • Generative AI integration can enhance Skyscanner's platform and differentiate it from competitors.
  • Regional travel insights expansion allows Skyscanner to provide tailored travel recommendations.

What critics are saying

  • Former executive's role at OAG may increase competition in airline pricing analytics.
  • Maison Sport's affiliate model could threaten Skyscanner's niche market share.
  • Lack of significant innovation in metasearch may hinder Skyscanner's differentiation efforts.

What makes Skyscanner unique

  • Skyscanner uses AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance travel planning and user engagement.
  • The company partners with national tourism boards to boost tourism and market reach.
  • Skyscanner offers real-time price comparisons, making travel planning efficient and cost-effective.

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