Lead Product Manager

**About BlaBlaCar**
- BlaBlaCar is the world’s leading community-based travel app enabling 26 million members a year to carpool or travel by bus in 21 countries. Our team of 800 employees counts over 50 nationalities and is spread across our 5 global offices, 30% working fully remotely.

**Your mission**
- We are seeking a strategic-minded Lead Product Manager to oversee the entire passenger experience journey, from landing and SEO to Search, Checkout, and Post-Booking interactions. As the leader of a team of five Product Managers, you will be responsible for defining and executing a holistic product strategy that drives continuous improvement and innovation across all touchpoints, markets, and devices. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver world-class products and services that delight our customers and contribute to business growth.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Craft a compelling product strategy for the Passenger Experience across all supplies (train, bus, carpool), incorporating measurable indicators to measure its progress.
- Articulate and communicate the strategy for Product & Engineering to engage all stakeholders.
- Set objectives and criteria for success with quantifiable metrics and key outcomes.
- Develop, guide, and manage a team of highly skilled Product Managers.
- Introduce and uphold industry-leading practices for product development and management.

**Your qualifications**:

- 6+ years of product management experience: demonstrated track record of at least six years in product management roles, with a focus on driving product development and strategy.
- 3+ years of experience managing product managers: proven experience of at least three years in a managerial capacity, leading and mentoring a team of product managers to success.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as an MBA are advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. Strong analytical skills are crucial for interpreting data and making data-driven decisions to improve product performance and user experiences.

Strong plus:
- 2+ years of experience in OTA or large e-commerce: proven track record of at least two years as a product manager for an online travel agency (OTA) or a large e-commerce website. Successful launches of products demonstrating enhanced user experiences and increased conversion rates are essential.
- International work experience: extensive experience working in an international environment, collaborating with diverse teams across different regions and cultures.

**What we have to offer**:

- Full remote possible in the country of employment
- 4 additional weeks of Maternity leaves and Paternity leaves paid
- Financial support for home office equipment
- Minimum 25 days holiday per year
- Local meal plan policies (Swile card in France)
- 50% transportation paid in France (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
- Relocation package and visa support
- Free unlimited carpooling & bus rides
- Personal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programs
- Employee Stock ownership plan
- Regular team building events
- Mental health support through Moka.care

**What to expect for the interview process?**:

- A 45-min video-call with Amélia De Temmerman, our Talent Acquisition Manager, to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questions
- A 45-min video-call with Shahil Hiridjee, our Lead Product Demand, to deepdive into your knowledge and experience as a Product Manager
- A fully remote exercise to evaluate your craft and your ability to solve problems with simple and smart solutions, including a presentation to key stakeholders
- A following live working session with future peers to evaluate your ability to integrate feedback in your reflection and propose alternative solutions in a fast pace environment
- A 45-min video-call with our VP Engineering Demand, Gilles Laborderie, to discuss your experience working with engineers
- A 30-min video-call with Benjamin Retourné, VP Product, for a final validation
- Usually, our hiring process lasts on average 20-25 days and offers usually come within 48 hours._