Product Manager Learning & Development - People Technology

About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Role Description: The Product Manager People Technology is end-to-end support for all product deliverables in her/his respective product area and to provide input to the overall HR product roadmap. The Product Manager People Technology works with the Functional owners who are usually positioned in the Centers of Expertise (e.g. C&B, Talent, L&T) or in People Operations (e.g. Payroll, Absence Management, Life cycle Management) to ensure that People systems and technologies are leveraged to deliver effective and (cost) efficient processes. The Product Manager People Technology is accountable for the full life cycle of their solutions: inspiration, requirements gathering, vendor selection, solution design and configuration, deployment, sustain, adoption and solution retirement and thus the Total Costs of Ownership (TCO for their respective solutions. With regards to the execution, the Product Manager People Technology works closely with the People Technology and IT Services teams who will be responsible for many of the deliverables specifically integration in overall Booking ERP, Vendor management, Config and development and Run/Sustain strategy.

Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Discovery and Ideation: Scan the latest technology trends in the respective product area and share insights with functional owners to drive innovation.
• Priority Setting: Understand sub-functional strategies, processes, and collaborate with functional owners to align on priorities and plans.
• Business Case: Provide input on business cases with a focus on product deliverables to help functional owners make informed decisions.
• Solution Design and Configuration: Translate functional/business requirements into technology solutions leveraging vendor processes and functionalities, emphasizing standardization and user-centric design. Provide configuration inputs and support testing activities.
• Deployment and Delivery: Collaborate with regional and People Systems teams to deploy technology solutions based on established priorities and plans.
• Sustain and Value Management: Ensure continuous solution operation and maintenance, manage escalations, and maximize value through adoption and continuous improvement activities using OPEX methodology.
• Architecture and Collaboration: Work with People Systems solution architects and vendors to ensure integration into Booking.com’s technology landscape, manage release strategies, conduct security assessments, and participate in co-innovation activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Business Acumen: Good understanding of business processes and strategy in the respective area, with a deep knowledge of People systems and technologies owned.
• Track Record: Proven track record in taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• System Engineering Knowledge: Good understanding of basic system engineering, information and risk guidelines, and system architecture standards.
• HR Sub-Functional Insight: Solid understanding of HR sub-functional area, including strategy, processes, and best practices.
• HR Cloud Solutions: Good working knowledge of Workday and other HR cloud solutions.
• IT Methodologies: Understanding of contemporary IT methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, Design Thinking, Process Mapping, and Project Management.
• Technical Understanding: Basic knowledge of APIs, Architecture, SaaS, PaaS, and DaaS, coupled with a curious, self-driving, inspirational, business-driven, and cost-conscious attitude.

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance: Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave.
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country).
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process: Let’s go places together: How we Hire. This role does not come with relocation assistance. Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening: If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.