Senior Technical Project Manager, Merchandising

📋 Description

• • Embark on a transformative journey with GetYourGuide AG, a leading innovator in connecting travelers with unforgettable experiences worldwide. We are seeking a growth-oriented, tech-savvy, and analytically minded Senior Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic Merchandising team at our Berlin headquarters.
• • This pivotal role is central to innovating and enhancing our complex data landscape, a critical component powering every aspect of our business and customer interactions. You will collaborate closely with diverse business areas, including Supply and Marketing, and engage with technical stakeholders such as Data Scientists and Engineers.
• • The Merchandising team's mission is to expertly curate and organize our extensive inventory at scale, ensuring an intuitive and inspiring discovery experience for travelers throughout their journey. This role will focus on the foundational elements of our data structures, including countries, destinations, Points of Interest, and activity mappings, which are essential for the seamless functioning of our site and business operations.
• • Your primary mission will involve taking ownership of and innovating upon our data management processes. This includes driving improvements in data structure and quality to meet the demands of an ever-increasing scale of operations.
• • You will be instrumental in analyzing vast datasets to uncover strategic opportunities. This involves structuring and executing projects to capitalize on these insights, working both independently and in conjunction with our scaled operations team.
• • A key responsibility will be balancing the competing needs of our internal data users and external customers (travelers and suppliers) to devise and implement optimal solutions that benefit the entire business ecosystem.
• • You will coordinate closely with technical counterparts to develop and refine customer- and supplier-facing tools and metrics. These will be crucial for measuring and enhancing the quality of our e-commerce content and the robustness of our locations infrastructure.
• • Furthermore, you will be responsible for creating compelling proposals to test, validate, and scale content optimizations. These initiatives will directly impact the customer experience on both sides of our marketplace, ensuring travelers find what they need and suppliers can effectively showcase their offerings.
• • The role also entails coordinating and managing human model training, evaluation, and other scaled operations, particularly through our specialized freelance team, ensuring efficient and high-quality execution of critical tasks.
• • This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of travel commerce by leveraging data, technology, and strategic project management to create exceptional experiences for millions of users globally.
• • You will be a key player in driving innovation within a fast-paced, high-growth environment, contributing directly to GetYourGuide's mission of making travel accessible and extraordinary for everyone.
• • Success in this role requires a proactive approach, a keen commercial understanding, and the ability to dissect complex challenges into actionable steps, all while maintaining a strong test-and-learn mindset.
• • Empathy for our customers, both travelers and suppliers, is paramount, enabling you to view our marketplace through their eyes and champion solutions that meet their diverse needs.
• • A high affinity for AI and automation, coupled with hands-on experience in human-in-the-loop workflows and content/data tooling, will be essential for partnering effectively with our Data Science and Machine Learning functions.
• • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills are vital for influencing cross-functional teams at all levels and ensuring project alignment and success.
• • Your ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences will be a cornerstone of your effectiveness.
• • This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project manager to make a significant impact in the travel tech industry, driving strategic initiatives that enhance data quality, improve customer experience, and scale our global operations.
• • You will be part of a vibrant, international team in Berlin, contributing to a company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.
• • The role demands a blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and a deep understanding of data-driven product development, making it an exciting challenge for ambitious professionals.
• • By joining GetYourGuide, you are not just taking a job; you are joining a community of explorers dedicated to making travel dreams a reality, and your contributions will be directly linked to this inspiring mission.