Technology Product Manager

Hello, FCM part of FTCG is one of the worlds largest travel management companies and a trusted partner for nationals and multinational companies. With a 24/7 reach in 97 countries, FCMs flexible technology anticipates and solves client needs, supported by experts who provide in-depth local knowledge and duty of care as part of the ultimate personalised business travel experience. As part of the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group, FCM delivers the best market-wide rates, unique added-value benefits, and exclusive solutions. A leader in the travel tech space, FCM has proprietary client solutions. FCM provides specialist services via FCM Consulting and FCM Meetings & Events. FCM, part of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), is one of the worlds largest travel management companies and a trusted partner to national and multinational organizations. Operating in 97 countries with a 24/7 reach, FCMs advanced technology and flexible solutions are designed to anticipate and solve client needs, supported by experts who provide in-depth local knowledge and a strong duty of care, ensuring a highly personalized business travel experience. As part of the ASX-listed Flight Centre Travel Group, FCM delivers the best market-wide rates, unique added-value benefits, and exclusive solutions to its clients. FCM has won the prestigious Worlds Leading Travel Management Company Award at the World Travel Market (WTM) for nine consecutive years (2011-2019). We are constantly transforming the business of travel through empowered, accountable people who deliver 24/7 service both online and offline. FCM has also earned the coveted Great Place to Work certification five times and has been recognized as one of Indias Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces in 2024, as well as the Best in Professional Services. A leader in travel tech, FCM provides proprietary client solutions and specialist services through FCM Consulting and FCM Meetings & Events. Job Purpose The Technology Product Manager is responsible for the overall strategy, development, and execution of the product. This role involves owning and developing the product roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the business goals, and working with the development team to implement the plan effectively. The Technology Product Manager translates business strategy into actionable product strategies, communicates these strategies to development teams, and oversees the products progress throughout the development phase. Key Competencies Prioritization and Roadmap Process: The Technology Product Manager must be able to explain why certain features or goals are prioritized over others. This involves aligning key stakeholders such as sales, marketing, and engineering and ensuring that everyone understands why decisions are being made in the way they are. Clear communication of how and why priorities shift is crucial for success. Saying No with Explanation: There will be instances when it is necessary to decline requests from executives, engineers, or sales teams for additional features or changes to the roadmap. The Technology Product Manager needs to be able to effectively articulate the reasoning behind such decisions, backed by strategic insights, user data, or other relevant evidence. Balancing the Needs of Customers and Stakeholders: This role requires the ability to balance competing objectives, manage resource constraints, and make decisions that weigh customer needs against business goals and stakeholder demands. Prioritization will always be a challenge, but the ability to manage these factors while keeping the product vision intact is key. Evidence-based Decision Making: A successful Technology Product Manager uses evidence from user data, customer feedback, and analytics to inform decisions. Making decisions based on data rather than opinion leads to more credible arguments and stronger alignment with stakeholders, ensuring that the product roadmap is built on solid foundations. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in product development, specifically within the Travel/TMC industry. Strong knowledge of the travel industry is required. Experience in expense management is a plus. A Bachelors degree in engineering or project management. Excellent networking and motivational skills. Strong problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to address complex challenges effectively. A proven track record of managing products through their entire lifecycle, from inception to launch. Ability to communicate product recommendations effectively to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity. Work Perks! - Whats in it for you: FCTG is renowned internationally for having ama .