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Lead Technical Product Manager, Rail Integrations (all genders)

Distribusion Technologies GmbH

Fully Remote
Remote - Worldwide
Worldwide
US hours

Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Distribusion Technologies GmbH is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Distribusionis the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and .

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are looking for aLead Technical Product Managerto join our Supply domain, more specifically in the Rail Integrations team, which is responsible for onboarding carriers onto our system (integrating external systems and harmonising data structures). This is key to scaling our business; therefore, our focus is on innovation and automation.

What you will do:
* Lead and grow a teamof Technical Product Managers and Integration Analysts, setting the standard for technical excellence and ownership.
Lead and grow a teamof Technical Product Managers and Integration Analysts, setting the standard for technical excellence and ownership.
* Define the strategy for partner integrations— how the world's largest ground transportation marketplace integrates with operators across 70+ countries.
Define the strategy for partner integrations— how the world's largest ground transportation marketplace integrates with operators across 70+ countries.
* Turn integration into a competitive advantageby driving automation, slashing time-to-live, and building scalable infrastructure no competitor can match.
Turn integration into a competitive advantageby driving automation, slashing time-to-live, and building scalable infrastructure no competitor can match.
* Own the roadmap end-to-end— make the tough prioritisation calls and deliver features that directly grow inventory and revenue.
Own the roadmap end-to-end— make the tough prioritisation calls and deliver features that directly grow inventory and revenue.
* Lead high-stakes carrier partnerships, engaging C-level stakeholders to scope and deliver integrations that unlock new markets.
Lead high-stakes carrier partnerships, engaging C-level stakeholders to scope and deliver integrations that unlock new markets.
* Challenge the status quo— question existing processes and raise the bar for how integrations are scoped, executed, and measured.
Challenge the status quo— question existing processes and raise the bar for how integrations are scoped, executed, and measured.

Workplace:Berlin & Hybrid; or Remote

We are a remote-first international company with team members spread around the world. We are looking to hire the best talent around the Globe, so wherever you are, feel free to reach out. If, however, you prefer working onsite/hybrid, our heart is in Berlin, one of the biggest and most vibrant tech hubs in Europe, and we are happy to assist with relocation.

Requirements
* 5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on technical or API products. You've owned the full lifecycle of an integration product, not just supported it.
5+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years focused on technical or API products. You've owned the full lifecycle of an integration product, not just supported it.
* Deep technical fluency with APIs: comfortable reading documentation, working through data schema decisions with engineers, and spotting integration edge cases.
Deep technical fluency with APIs: comfortable reading documentation, working through data schema decisions with engineers, and spotting integration edge cases.
* Experience scoping and delivering B2B integrationswith external partners or enterprise clients, managing complexity across technical, commercial, and operational dimensions.
Experience scoping and delivering B2B integrationswith external partners or enterprise clients, managing complexity across technical, commercial, and operational dimensions.
* Fluent stakeholder communicator: translating complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders and engaging with equal depth on implementation detail with engineering teams.
Fluent stakeholder communicator: translating complex technical concepts for executive stakeholders and engaging with equal depth on implementation detail with engineering teams.
* Structured and delivery-oriented: you bring clarity to ambiguous scopes and drive execution with rigour.
Structured and delivery-oriented: you bring clarity to ambiguous scopes and drive execution with rigour.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equ

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

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About Distribusion Technologies GmbH

Distribusion Technologies GmbH is a company in the Product industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.