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PRODUCT MANAGER GDS & ALLIANCES
Vueling
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Posted 6 days ago
About this role
At Vueling, we connect people, places and opportunities ✈️ As part of the IAG Group, we are one of Europe’s leading airlines, serving around 250 routes across 30 countries and welcoming millions of customers every year. With more than 5,000 employees, Vueling is the only European airline recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years. Driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability, we are shaping the future of aviation while creating an environment where our people can grow, contribute, and make an impact. Mission Define, prioritize, and drive the strategy, discovery, roadmap, backlog, and execution of the GDS and Alliances Distribution Product ecosystem, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, technology capabilities, partner requirements, and industry evolution. The role is responsible for delivering scalable, efficient, and future-ready distribution capabilities that maximize revenue generation, partner adoption, channel performance, and long-term business value. Tasks & Responsibilities • Define and own the product strategy, vision, roadmap, and backlog for GDS and Alliances distribution channels, translating commercial priorities and market opportunities into actionable product initiatives. • Lead the discovery, design, prioritization, and delivery of new distribution capabilities through collaboration with travel agencies, OTAs, GDSs, connectivity providers, technology partners, and internal stakeholders. • Manage the three-year channel transformation plan and execute the annual roadmap, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, investment priorities, and business outcomes. • Prioritize initiatives based on revenue impact, profitability, operational efficiency, technology feasibility, partner adoption, and cost-to-serve considerations. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external partners including GDS providers, travel agencies, OTAs, GSAs, technology providers, IATA, and other industry stakeholders. • Coordinate testing, validation, and implementation of new capabilities with technology teams and external partners to ensure seamless integrations and successful product releases. • Monitor channel performance through KPIs and market analysis, identifying optimization opportunities related to conversion, reliability, latency, partner adoption, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. • Drive the evolution of indirect distribution channels, leveraging emerging technologies, automation, AI-driven tools, and LLM-enabled commerce opportunities. • Collaborate closely with Product, Technology, Commercial Strategy, Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, Network, Customer, Data, Digital, and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder alignment. • Coordinate with IAG stakeholders and participate in industry forums such as IATA and ATPCO to influence standards, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with future distribution models. • Support investment decisions by providing business cases, performance analysis, prioritization recommendations, and budget execution oversight. Academic Background • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline. • Additional education or professional exposure combining business, technology, product management, and digital commerce is highly valued. Experience • 8-10 years of experience in airlines, travel technology, digital distribution, connectivity, B2B platforms, digital commerce, or similar technology-driven environments. • Proven experience managing product roadmaps, backlogs, and medium- to long-term product strategies. • Strong track record working with IT, Engineering, QA, and Solution Architecture teams to deliver technology-based products and services. • Experience managing relationships with external partners such as GDS providers, OTAs, travel agencies, aggregators, and connectivity partners. • Demonstrated experience monitoring product performance through KPIs and driving continuous optimization initiatives. • Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Commercial, Sales, Revenue Management, Finance, Network, Data, Digital, Customer Experience, and Operations teams. • Previous exposure to airline distribution, GDS ecosystems (Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport), NDC, airline retailing, and travel technology is highly valued. • Experience operating in fast-paced, evolving, and highly autonomous environments. Skills • Strong product management expertise, including product discovery, roadmap definition, backlog management, prioritization frameworks, and Agile delivery methodologies. • Deep understanding of airline distribution ecosystems, including GDSs, OTAs, travel agencies, connectivity providers, alliances, and emerging distribution models. • Advanced knowledge of GDS platforms such as Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport, as well as industry standards and organizations including IATA, ATPCO, and OAG. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance revenue growth, partner needs, operational efficiency, and technology constraints. • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to translate complex technical and commercial concepts into clear business recommendations and stakeholder communications. • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across internal and external organizations. • Knowledge of emerging technologies, AI-powered products, automation, and digital commerce innovation. • High level of autonomy, ownership, adaptability, and results orientation. • Languages: Professional proficiency in English (C1) and Spanish (C1) 💛 Vueling Values Our values are what we believe in, what we stand for and how we behave. • Make it happen • Make it better • Make it safe • Make it cost-focused • Make it customer-oriented • Win together Vueling is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other status. Department Commercial Location Viladecans - Barcelona At Vueling, we're not just any airline - we're part of the IAG group , which means you've got plenty of chances to grow and develop your career within the group. Join us at Vueling and be a part of this exciting journey. We know that a good working environment is vital to foster employee engagement, productivity and overall wellbeing. Our spaces reflect our energy and innovative spirit to provide a welcoming and pleasant working environment. Our team is not only made up of experts in their field, but also of people who inspire and uplift those around them. The perfect combination that makes a positive impact on our work We offer each person who joins our team the opportunity to grow, to develop, to learn. Because we believe in people, in their talent, we want to see them shine, being their best professional version. Flight benefits: Our team get ready to start flying by booking benefit flights as soon as joining us. Variable compensation: To add to the fixed compensation, our team have variable compensation according to your role, company and individual performance. Vueling Flex: We know life changes, so we are able to adjust our benefits each year to your personal and family situation – Health insurance, training, transportation and much more. Vueling Discounts: We know there is also more to life than work. That's why we have access to our discount platform where we can find more than 400 offers in different categories such as travel, shopping, training, and many more! Make it Healthy: Our programme focuses on our team and our well-being! It includes: Gym, Nutrition, P hysiotherapy, Acupuncture, Psychology support, Medical service, etc. With a team of more than 60 nationalities and more than 51% of the positions occupied by women, there is no doubt that we have the perfect scenario for growth and innovation. At our core, we are a sustainable-oriented company, dedicated to reducing our environmental impact. Through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and the efficiency of our fleet, we actively contribute to achieving our Net Zero 2050 goal. But wait, there's more... At Vueling, we invite you to fly to your full potential through self-development and pursuing your professional passion. We invite you to celebrate your unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve your goals for the greater good. We practice our values every day , create the best working environment and are ready to support you with what you need to shine and make us shine with you. About Vueling We're one of the top ten companies in Catalonia, and we're part of IAG, one of the world's leading aviation groups. We are o ne of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy. We fly direct to over 140 destinations in 30 countries in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. As part of IAG, we’ve led the way in setting a target of zero net emissions by 2050. Our purpose is about more than just providing a transport service; it's about connecting to new adventures, reunions, firsts. It's about who we are. Founded in 2004 Co-workers 4500