About BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 27 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 800 employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 5 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.
Your mission
In BlaBlaCar, the Bus Marketplace brings together licensed bus companies from different regions like Brazil, Ukraine, and Poland. We assist these carriers in crafting attractive travel options for all types of travelers. Our goal is to spearhead the shift from traditional offline booking to online convenience by pooling together diverse bus services and offering them on our platform. By catering to a wider array of passenger preferences, we aim to secure a larger share of the travel market and establish ourselves as the preferred app for travelers.
As the Product Manager for the Bus Aggregation Office team at BlaBlaCar, you will be instrumental in advancing the technological capabilities of our Global Distribution System (GDS) platform. You will lead the development and enhancement of features and services that facilitate transactional ticket sales. This includes creating and refining services such as ticket booking, cancellation, exchanges, ticket printing, and managing the GDS back office.
Your responsibilities
Define & communicate the Product & Engineering roadmap to all stakeholdersDefine the associated backlog and roadmap, prioritizing the highest-impact projects Lead the prioritization, specification, and delivery follow-up of the Bus Aggregation Office teamFormalize and generate alignment on major decisions related to the Bus Aggregation Office scopeDeploy, follow up, and communicate about its execution among different teamsBe the “go-to” product person on all Bus Aggregation Office topicsCross-functional Collaboration: work closely with engineering, and business teams to drive product development from concept to launch. Foster a collaborative environment and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.Data-Driven Decision Making: utilize data analytics, user feedback, and market insights to make informed product decisions.Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing and monitoring processes to ensure the quality and reliability of products & services in your scope. Collaborate with engineering teams to address any issues or bugs promptly.Stakeholder Communication: communicate product vision, roadmap updates, and key milestones to internal stakeholders and executive leadership. Solicit feedback and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.Your qualifications
4+ years of product management experience: demonstrated track record of at least six years in product management roles, with a focus on driving product development and strategy.3+ years of experience managing backend or B2B product & servicesStrong analytical skills: proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. Strong analytical skills are crucial for interpreting data and making data-driven decisions to improve product performance and user experiences.Prior experience collaborating with remote & international teams is a must, particularly those based in Eastern Europe.You should be able and comfortable traveling to the headquarters in Paris, France on a monthly to quarterly basis to meet with the rest of the team.English language proficiency is a mustUkrainian language proficiency is a strong plus.What we have to offer
Full remote possible in the country of employment4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity leaveFinancial support for home office equipmentLocal meal plan policy Public transport Private health insurance (Allianz)Relocation package and visa supportFree unlimited carpooling & bus ridesPersonal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programsEmployee Stock ownership planRegular team building eventsMental health support through Moka.care1 day off per year to test our productInterested in joining the ride?
A 45-min video-call with our Talent Acquisition Manager to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questionsA 45-min video-call with our Head of Product Demand & Supply Aggregation, Shahil Hiridjee, to deepdive into your knowledge and experience as a Product ManagerA fully remote exercise to evaluate your craft and your ability to solve problems with simple and smart solutions, including a presentation to key stakeholders followed by a live working session with future peers to evaluate your ability to integrate feedback in your reflection and propose alternative solutions in a fast pace environmentA 45-min video-call with Mykhailo Pysarskyi, Head of Global Distribution System to discuss your experience working with engineersA 30-min video-call with Benjamin Retourné, Chief Product Officer, for a final validationUsually, our hiring process lasts on average 20-25 days and offers usually come within 48 hours.
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BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application.
