Senior Technical Product Manager - Hotel Connectivity

Senior Technical Product Manager - Hotel Connectivity

At lastminute.com, we live for the holidays. We are a European travel‑tech leader that combines technology with spontaneous travel, turning fleeting ideas into memorable experiences. We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to join our Global Hotel division and shape the future of hotel distribution.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Senior Technical Product Manager
• Working model: Remote from Portugal
• Team: Global Hotel division – Supply Product area
• Level: Professional
• Location: Portugal
• Contract: Permanent – full‑time (36 h/week)

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow the product function

• Mentor and develop 2–3 product team members, fostering a culture of innovation, customer‑centricity, collaboration and operational excellence.
• build product management best practices and processes, supporting the expansion of our B2B hotel distribution capabilities.
• Define, own and communicate the 12–18 month product roadmap for Global Hotel’s distribution platform – covering channel manager connectivity, extranet capabilities and API product development.
• Make strategic decisions regarding build vs buy vs partner approaches.

Drive product discovery & business understanding

• Lead discovery processes with channel manager partners and internal extranet stakeholders.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for each product initiative, and conduct competitive analysis of book‑bank platforms and B2B distribution technologies.

Execute with technical depth

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications together with engineering teams.
• Work with booking conversion insights, channel performance metrics and operational efficiency data to guide product decisions.

Ensure high‑quality delivery & integrations

• Oversee the end‑to‑end lifecycle of both partner‑facing and internal tools.
• Ensure consistency, scalability and reliability across integrations and data flows that power our B2C brands and B2B initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Product Management experience, including 4+ years in B2B technology products, ideally in travel tech, fintech or marketplace ecosystems.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with technical integrations (API products, connectivity platforms, channel‑management systems or equivalent).
• Proven track record of leading complex B2B product initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Experience partnering, negotiating and managing relationships with technology vendors or channel partners.
• Strong technical acumen: API architectures, system integrations, data flows, databases, distributed systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical mindset and data‑driven decision‑making (SQL, BI tools, dashboards).
• Experience with hotel distribution tech (channel managers, GDS, OTA integrations, PMS systems).
• Background in building marketplace or connectivity‑driven products.
• Influence the evolution of Global Hotel’s distribution platform – a strategic pillar for the group.
• Work in an international, fast‑paced environment with cross‑functional teams across Europe and Asia.
• Contribute to high‑impact product decisions that shape both B2C and B2B experiences.
• Be part of a culture that values learning, experimentation and continuous improvement.

Benefits & Perks

• Inclusive, friendly and international environment (colleagues from +10 countries, 48 nationalities).
• 36‑hour work week (full time) with half‑day off on Fridays.
• Flexible start and end of the working day – core hours 10:00‑16:00.
• Possibility to work from anywhere for a defined period per year, subject to local regulations.
• Fri‑Yays: half‑day on Friday mornings – no meetings, dedicated to deep work, learning and personal growth.
• Professional and managerial skills development – training paths, access to e‑learning platforms (O’Reilly, Udemy, Coursera) and internal bespoke content.
• 2 paid days off per year for volunteering.
• Occasional social events to foster colleague connections.
• Travel industry discounts and staff fare exclusives.
• Life‑support leave options (parental responsibilities, marriage, bereavement, relocation) in line with local laws.

Selection Process

• HR interview (15–30 min)
• Offline business case

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of our culture is a commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or expression, and accessibility. We strongly believe in an equal‑opportunity space, welcome and celebrate uniqueness of everyone who works here. We value different lived experiences, respect viewpoints and know that uniqueness drives innovation. We want to make sure our people reflect the communities worldwide we help travel.

Eligibility Criteria

By submitting your information and application, you confirm that you are legally authorised to work in the country of employment and that you do not require visa sponsorship to obtain employment.