Product Management Principal Specialist

Summary of the role:

The Principal Product Manager defines and drives the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating complex customer and business needs into high‑value product solutions. This role leads cross‑functional collaboration, drives co‑innovation with customers and partners, and ensures successful product delivery from concept to launch. 

Common accountabilities:

• Proficient in technical knowledge to ensure team performs at a high level. Is recognized as a leader in own area and may formally train Specialists/Senior Specialists.

• Understands how main business drivers may impact on own area. Can assess complex problems with broad impact on the activity, improve processes, recommend solutions and risk mitigation plans. Able to communicate complex information.

• Works with a high level of autonomy, based on management directions. Leads projects or contributes to broad cross-functional projects. May contribute to planning of resources and budget.

Specific accountabilities:

• We welcome candidates with product management experience from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience in travel and hospitality and/or AI and data products can bring valuable perspectives to the role.

• Articulate & Develop value propositions and key messages corresponding to problem statements, and articulate them into new product concepts or upgrades.

• Define the product strategy, vision & the business value in line with the business owners and other relevant stakeholders.

• Analyze solution offerings of competitors and define the strategic positioning of the product in alignment with Product Marketing Management.

• Manage 3rd party partnerships: requirement definition and prioritization, coordination of product evolution and other activities with the partner.

• Embark Amadeus teams on product vision, share product knowledge and ensure mutual understanding of the business.

• Drive co-innovation with customers to validate customer value drivers, define features of the products (MVP and beyond), and prioritize based on effort and expected business value.

• Define and manage product roadmap; socialize and align timelines with relevant stakeholders. Work closely with Product Marketing Management, Operations (Customer Service/Delivery/Go To Market) and R&D teams to define priorities and releasing plan for new products or upgrades.

• Coordinate different functional and technical streams with R&D teams to ensure end to end solution consistency.

• Manage the budget for area of responsibility including capacity planning with R&D.

• Participate in Agile events (Lean Portfolio Management, PI planning, System demos, Inspect and Adapt workshops…) when applicable / required.

• When applicable, fulfill Product Owner role or ART PM and work with R&D teams to maximize the agile teams outcome.

• Ensure solutions (to be) released meet the users needs and product readiness guidelines.

What can we offer you?

🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you'll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. 

🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. 

🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions. 

🤗 A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being. 

💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits and health benefits. 

🌟 A flexible working model - Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best. 

🌈 A diverse, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment. 

📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees. 

Application process 

The application process is easy and fast. Create your candidate profile manually or upload your CV/Resumé. 

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply now! 

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience.  

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.  

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