Principal Product Manager, Market Expansion

OpenTable

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Principal Product Manager, Market ExpansionLocation: London (Hybrid, in office 2 days per week)With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most - their team, their guests, and their bottom line - while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You'll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.About the role:We're seeking a Principal Product Manager to drive market expansion by identifying and executing growth opportunities through data-driven insights. You'll lead cross-functional teams, develop executive-level strategies, and bridge strategy with execution. This London-based, hybrid role requires expertise in product management, strategic analysis, and communication across global teams.Join us in shaping our product roadmap while fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace that thrives on collaboration and empowers both restaurants and diners!Responsibilities
  • Partner with OpenTable product and cross-functional leadership as well as external stakeholders (customer, prospects, partners) to identify and evaluate, influence and execute on growth opportunities, focusing on data-driven insights and delivering executive-ready content.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to structure and execute a range of analyses and develop executive-level recommendations, including but not limited to market sizing and opportunity analysis, benchmarking and positioning, build vs buy analyses, etc.
  • Deep expertise in building and evangelising compelling, data-driven business cases across diverse areas.
  • Can bridge the gap between strategy and execution - driving product definition, prioritisation, execution and evangelisation of strategic projects as needed. Can act as quarterback across multiple cross-functional teams to drive forward strategic initiatives like international expansion or penetrating a new segment.
  • Masterful communicator: Support executive narratives that communicate the overall strategy and how we are executing against our strategy.
  • Establish frameworks, playbooks and tools for effectively managing horizontal projects across a matrix organisation and achieving goals.
  • Ensure the team and broader org stays up-to-date on market and customer trends relevant to strategic initiatives, articulates implications for existing and future product roadmap and influences stakeholders to make informed decisions.
Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 8 years of experience in management consulting, product management and strategy, or analytics in a technology company.
  • Experience working with and analysing data, and managing multiple projects.
  • Experience working with product and engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Business strategy or consulting experience
  • Experience working in product development teams
Benefits:
  • Private health and dental insurance
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Pension plan contributions
  • 5 weeks paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (includes 24/7 GP & free legal advice)
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Paid time off on your birthday
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Company-wide week off each year for everyone to recharge
  • Free lunch 2 days per week
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Bike2Work
  • Season ticket loan
  • Travel discounts
  • Social events and Thursday happy hours
  • Company-paid therapy sessions
  • Subscription to Headspace
  • Career development: development funding, leadership programs, access to learning resources
  • Employee Resource Groups and initiatives supporting inclusion and belonging
Work Environment & FlexibilityAt OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.InclusionWe're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve-and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we're here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.#LI-LT1

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