Technical Product Manager, Rail

Technical Product Manager, Rail Integrations at Distribusion

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travelers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

Why join Distribusion now? This is actually a great time to join Distribusion and here’s why!

Powered by the recent $80m Series C funding in September 2024, we've moved beyond the early startup phase where the foundations are still being laid, but at the same time, we're not yet a fully mature company where your role might be limited to making minor improvements to already established systems. Rather, Distribusion is perfectly positioned in the sweet spot – we've achieved a level of scale that presents great challenges, yet there's still ample room for making significant enhancements as an individual contributor or as a leader. Your impact and contributions will truly be valuable and meaningful!

!! The role & team

We are looking for a Technical Product Manager, Rail Integrations, to join our Supply domain, more specifically in the Integrations team, which is responsible for onboarding carriers onto our system (integrating external systems, harmonising data structures and building revenue-increasing products for carriers). This is key to scaling our business; therefore, our focus is on innovation and automation.

What you will do:

• Extend functionalities to enable new opportunities

• Automate and innovate our existing inventory (our API product is already used by big players)

• Own scoping and management of onboarding new carriers; establish wider scope throughout Asia

• Take a lead role in defining and challenging strategic decisions

• Contribute to the team with process improvements (e.g. Jira, reporting, etc.)

• Build relationships with key stakeholders (internal/external – C-level)

Workplace: Berlin & Hybrid; or Remote

We are a remote-first international company with team members spread around the world. We are looking to hire the best talent around the Globe, so wherever you are, feel free to reach out. If, however, you prefer working onsite/hybrid, our heart is in Berlin, one of the biggest and most vibrant tech hubs in Europe, and we are happy to assist with relocation.

Who you are:

• 4-7+ years or more of professional experience in Product Management.

• Hands-on experience with the technical side of the product (API / Data products).

• Experience working with PICO API, OSDM or other European rail carriers is considered a Plus.

• Strong stakeholder experience with the ability to influence without direct authority (including C-level executives).

• Good at context switching whilst showing proactivity and ownership across your responsibilities.

• Experience working with complex products (advantage).

• Good management skills (product, process, project, people management).

• Experience working within cross-functional teams.

• Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related studies.

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

• Leadership experience (nice to have)

• Transportation industry standards (nice to have)

What you can expect:

• You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.

• You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and have a direct impact on the success of the company.

• We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offer the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.

• You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com and Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.

• You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!

• We offer flexible and remote working conditions, relocation opportunities and career growth in a small and developing company.

Our impact on the society and our contribution to reducing the harm of global warming

We are making ground transportation more online accessible and more convenient to use for millions of travelers. Transportation accounts for nearly 20% of global CO2 emissions, and each trip booked via Distribusion’s platform that substitutes a more polluted and congested mode of transport such as taxi, private car, or plane, directly contributes to reducing global carbon emissions.

At Distribusion, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are key to shaping the future of travel and having a positive impact on millions of travelers worldwide. Therefore, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability and scalability and most advanced technology? Come join us!