# Manager, Product Planning and Development

Remote from[Europe](https://jobicy.com/job-region/europe.md)Salary, yearly, USD 104,000                             - 118,000Department  [Product & Operations](https://jobicy.com/categories/management.md) Employment type Full Time, Job posted17 Jun 2026Apply before17 Jul 2026Experience level  Midweight
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BCD Travel helps companies make the most of what they spend on travel.

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###  AI Summary

This Manager Product Planning role leads product planning efforts for BCD Travel's solutions, overseeing roadmaps, go-to-market strategies, and market penetration globally. The position involves monitoring product development, conducting competitive analysis, and building vendor relationships. Ideal candidates have business travel or travel management experience, proficiency in GDS Sabre and Amadeus, and strong communication skills. BCD Travel offers flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and a compensation package with a salary range of $104,000-$118,000.

### Role DNA

Job Complexity Easy Hard Pace & Pressure Relaxed Fast-paced Autonomy Level Guided Full Ownership Communication Load Independent Highly Collaborative

AI Insight The role requires prior experience in business travel and GDS systems, but it is a managerial position rather than a highly technical or senior leadership role, making it moderately difficult.

### Salary Analysis

Median  Market Rate  USD111,000US Market USD90k – 150k 0 USD165k      AI Insight The offered salary range of $104,000-$118,000 is competitive for a Product Manager role in the travel technology sector, aligning with market averages for mid-level management.

### Core Skills Required

[Product Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Product+Management.md) [Business Travel](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Business+Travel.md) [GDS Sabre](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GDS+Sabre.md) [GDS Amadeus](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GDS+Amadeus.md) [Project Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Project+Management.md) [Market Analysis](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Market+Analysis.md) [Vendor Management](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Vendor+Management.md) [Cross-functional Collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Crossfunctional+Collaboration.md) [Strategic Planning](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Strategic+Planning.md) [Go-to-Market Strategy](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=GotoMarket+Strategy.md)

### Cover Letter Sample

I am excited to apply for the Manager Product Planning position at BCD Travel. With extensive experience in travel management and proficiency in GDS Sabre and Amadeus, I am confident in my ability to lead product roadmaps and drive market penetration.

In my previous role, I successfully managed cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and within scope, while continuously analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities. I am adept at building strong vendor relationships and fostering collaboration across departments.

I am particularly drawn to BCD Travel's commitment to sustainability and employee growth. I look forward to contributing to your global team and helping shape the future of business travel.

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### Sample Interview Questions

How do you prioritize features in a product roadmap?I prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, and alignment with strategic goals. I use frameworks like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) to score and rank initiatives, and I regularly review and adjust priorities based on stakeholder feedback and market changes.Describe your experience with GDS systems, particularly Sabre and Amadeus.I have worked extensively with both GDS Sabre and Amadeus for over five years, managing booking integrations, fare displays, and inventory management. I also led a project to optimize search algorithms on Amadeus, resulting in a 15% increase in booking efficiency.How do you handle stakeholders with conflicting needs?I facilitate open discussions to understand each stakeholder's core objectives and constraints. I then propose solutions that balance trade-offs, often by using data and user research to support decisions. If conflicts persist, I escalate to leadership with a clear recommendation.Tell me about a product launch you managed.I managed the launch of a new travel booking tool that integrated with multiple GDS platforms. I coordinated with development, marketing, and sales teams to ensure a seamless rollout. Post-launch, we achieved a 20% adoption rate within the first quarter and received positive user feedback.How do you conduct competitive analysis for your products?I regularly monitor competitors' feature sets, pricing, and market positioning through tools like SWOT analysis and feature matrices. I also gather insights from customer feedback and industry reports to identify gaps and opportunities for differentiation.  Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team

Manager Product Planning (Remote)

Full time, United States

The Manager Product Planning role leads the product planning efforts for assigned solutions. As global leader of related key products of the assigned solution line, the role takes full responsibility for the product road maps and their delivery globally, including development of the go-to-market approach and market penetration. The role partners with and influences stakeholders internally and externally, in order to identify, shape and deliver products which focus on increasing commercial opportunities across our client segments.

As a Manager Product Planning, you will

* Monitor product development projects to ensure they are on-scope and on-schedule
* Make sure your assigned products have sound business plans, including an analysis of product profitability, sales success and pricing strategy
* Identify current market needs and possible future gaps in our offering and conduct feasibility studies to bring ideas forward
* Conduct a competitive analysis for all your assigned products to show how we compare on the market
* Engage with your peers across departments, support your colleagues with their projects, and reach out when you need to be supported
* Building relationships with our vendors; listen to their thoughts and concerns and foster ways to work together

About you

* Prior experience in business travel or travel management
* Knowledge of GDS Sabre and GDS Amadeus
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll interact with a variety of partners and will need a high level of comfort in communicating with professionals of different backgrounds
* Excellent time-management and project-management skills: you’ll be constantly challenged to balance multiple initiatives, projects and perspectives
* Competency with Microsoft Office Products, and collaborative software used for projects with remote team members and stakeholders
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

What we offer you

At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.

About us

BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.

Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:

* [https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/](https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/)
* [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/)
* [https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/](https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/)
* [https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/](https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/)

You’ll be offered

* Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
* Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
* Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
* A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
* Travel industry professional perks and discounts
* An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Manager Product Planning is between $104,000 and $118,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

Ready to join the journey? Apply now!

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.

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