We are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Lead with a focus on mobile
application and web development to join our growing API team.
As a Product leader, you will play a critical role in the strategic direction
setting and execution of our product vision by collaborating closely with the
development team to deliver user-friendly and innovative mobile applications.
Your primary responsibilities will include driving the product discovery,
defining the strategic direction, managing the product backlog, prioritizing
features, and defining acceptance criteria, while serving as the “voice of the
customer” for mobile experiences. You will work with business stakeholders,
developers, and Scrum Masters to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact
successful outcomes.
The “crew member” is our customer, and this will be a critical role in
delivering tangible and valuable outcomes to crew members. Previous experience
with mobile application development, UX/UI design principles, and
customer-focused features is essential. Familiarity with digital financial or
social media-like features and products, or industries like airline, hotel, or
travel is a plus. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are key to
succeeding in this role.
Essential Functions
Product Strategy
- Define and articulate the product vision and long-term roadmap, ensuring
alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback reviews
to inform product strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Develop and maintain a dynamic product roadmap that balances short-term
priorities with long-term goals.
Customer Advocacy
- Act as the voice of the mobile application user, ensuring the development
team understands the "what" and "why" of their work.
- Gather and translate customer feedback into actionable user stories and
improvements, focusing on delivering exceptional mobile experiences.
- Maintain a customer-focused mindset while aligning deliverables with business
goals and mobile trends.
Product Backlog Management
- Own and manage the product backlog for mobile and web applications, ensuring
it reflects the product vision and delivers maximum value to users.
- Write and refine user stories with a strong focus on mobile use cases,
including defining clear acceptance criteria.
- Prioritize features and epics in collaboration with stakeholders and the
development team, considering mobile-specific requirements like device
compatibility, performance, and UX/UI design.
- Ensure that the Product Discovery activities drive towards the "Definition of
Ready" of the product backlog.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Scrum Master, developers, UX/UI designers, and other
team members to ensure smooth sprint execution for mobile projects.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews,
and retrospectives, while focusing on mobile deliverables.
- Provide guidance and clarification on priorities and requirements to the
development team, especially for mobile app development.
Execution & Delivery
- Focus on achieving short-term goals and delivering high-impact mobile
sprint-level deliverables.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities, resolve conflicts, and
ensure mobile application goals are met.
- Ensure that mobile app deliverables meet quality standards, performance
benchmarks, and acceptance criteria.
Scope & Decision-Making
- Make day-to-day decisions on mobile application priorities, features, and
scope within the sprint cycle.
- Balance competing priorities to ensure maximum value delivery for mobile
users and business stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks specific to mobile app development, such as
performance optimization, device compatibility, and app store requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a
related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Product Manager and/or Product Owner in
an Agile environment.
- Hands-on experience in mobile application development and product ownership
for iOS and Android platforms.
- Strong understanding of mobile UX/UI principles, device compatibility, and
app store guidelines. Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on
delivering mobile-first solutions.
- Expertise in Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Proven ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced
environment.
- Familiarity with the airline, hotel, or travel industry is a plus.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Product Management Skills
- Technical Product Ownership
- Customer-Centric Focus
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Time Management Skills
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
The good faith salary compensation for this position is 120,000 - 150,000 USD,
commensurate with experience. The USD salary range will be adjusted globally
based on geographic area, cost of living, ect.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties
demand. Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
Travel
Some travel (less than 20%) is expected for this position.
Who We Are
API is the global leader for crew accommodation solutions, and we are changing
the way businesses manage travel. Our technology platform streamlines the entire
crew planning process, making day-to-day operations more efficient and elevating
the crew layover experience. API’s proprietary technology, mobile solutions and
our experienced team are positioned to offer our clients a complete, end-to-end
platform that integrates seamlessly into their process. We are looking for
dynamic, creative, and tech savvy individuals to join our team. If you are
passionate about hard work, providing impeccable service, technology, and
solutions to our clients then API may be a great fit for you!
Other Duties
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time according to
business needs.
The performance of additional responsibilities if you are designated as a Data
Protection Champion (DPC), Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) or Information
Assurance Accounting Officer (IAAO).
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing
cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
AAP/EEO Statement
Accommodations Plus International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not
discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion,
alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or
handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy
with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training,
compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during
employment.
