Product Manager, Direct Inventory - Demand

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.Introduction to the TeamExpedia Group B2B is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world, powering travel partnerships at scale through access to one of the industry’s most comprehensive travel supply sets.Within this space, our Demand Side teams focus on helping partners deliver great traveler experience by making Expedia Group supply easy to discover, integrate, and book. This role is centered on the Lodging vertical, with a strong emphasis on API product distribution, partner adoption, and scalable growth through high-quality integrations.The Role:As a Product Manager III on the Demand Side team, you will own product strategy and execution for lodging distribution capabilities delivered through our API platform. You will work at the intersection of partner needs, commercial opportunities , and technical delivery to build products that help partners shop, book, and service lodging supply effectively.This role is ideal for a product manager with strong API product instincts, a deep appreciation for distribution, and the ability to translate complex partner and platform needs into clear product direction.In this role, you will:Own and evolve the product roadmap for lodging distribution capabilities, prioritising based on partner demand, business impact, and technical feasibilityPartner closely with engineering teams across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and API design through launch, adoption, and ongoing optimisationDevelop a strong understanding of partner use cases, integration patterns, and distribution needs across the lodging ecosystemCollaborate with commercial, partner success, and business development teams to translate market needs into well-defined product initiativesDrive API product decisions that improve partner adoption, booking performance, scalability, and overall distribution effectivenessDefine and track success metrics such as partner adoption, conversion, booking contribution, API reliability, and feature utilisationIdentify opportunities to improve developer experience, integration quality, and speed to value for partners working with lodging APIsCommunicate product vision, priorities, trade-offs, and progress clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and leadershipContribute to broader platform and distribution strategy by bringing insights from lodging partners, market trends, and integration performanceExperience and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience5+ years of product management experience, preferably in B2B, platform, marketplace, or travel technology productsStrong experience with API or platform products, including a solid understanding of RESTful APIs, integration workflows, and developer experienceDemonstrated ability to define product strategy, create roadmaps, write clear requirements, and deliver iteratively with engineering teamsStrong understanding of product distribution concepts and the ability to apply them in a partner-facing, API-driven environmentStrong analytical skills, including experience using data and product metrics to inform prioritisation and measure outcomesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across technical, commercial, and operational teamsPreferredExperience in the travel industry, particularly in lodging, distribution, or partner-facing product rolesFamiliarity with modern API patterns and integration modelsExperience working with products that support shopping, booking, or servicing use casesExperience participating in partner engagements such as roadmap discussions, business reviews, or integration design sessionsAccommodation requestsExpedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation .About Expedia GroupExpedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.Important noticeEmployment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/ .Equal OpportunityExpedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr