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Principal Product Manager - HTS Media Services (100% remote)

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The HTS Media Services team is responsible for driving ad placements across the Hopper app and HTS partner sites and portals.

We work with clients primarily in the travel industry—including airlines, airports, hotels, and destination management organizations—to deliver advertising campaigns that drive high-margin revenue for Hopper, and great returns for our advertisers.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead the buildout of our Ads business across all of our partners, including both the ad placements themselves and the back-end ad platform to power them. You will be responsible for one of Hopper’s fastest-growing lines of profit, with the potential to significantly impact the company’s overall results.

You’ll work closely with the product teams of each of our partners, operating across the Hopper app, our CapitalOne travel portal, and many new partners that we are onboarding into our ecosystem. You will own your roadmap, be solely responsible for the output of a team of engineers, and have a high degree of autonomy and accountability for the success of our Ads business.

What would your day-to-day look like:

Grow revenue: Ultimately your responsibility will be to set and execute on a roadmap that allows us to grow the revenue of our Media Services business.

Set strategy: You will be tasked with defining the long-term strategy for our Media Services products, both in defining what placements we need to build for our advertisers and what infrastructure we need to support them.

Talk to customers: You’ll regularly meet with our advertisers, our HTS partners, and Hopper users to ensure that our products align with the needs of all 3 parties.

Run a tight product team: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day product management for a team of engineers that will be dedicated to this team.

Work with our sales team: You’ll work closely with our sales team to iterate on our ad products to create what we know we’ll be able to sell.

Measure results: You will be expected to collect and report on the data around our Media Services business to inform our next steps.

An ideal candidate has:

Track record: 6+ years of product management experience preferred. Demonstrated track record of building out successful products. Experience specifically in building out advertising products is highly-valued.

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to work with data, identify trends, and make recommendations based on performance insights. SQL knowledge is preferred.

Technical Ability: Technical depth that allows you to communicate with, understand and work closely with a team of world-class engineers.

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Perks and benefits of working with us:

Well-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.
Unlimited PTO.
Carrot Cash travel stipend.
Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk AND Work-from-home stipend.
Please ask us about our very generous parental leave, much above industry standards!.
Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.
Open communication with management and company leadership.
Small, dynamic teams = massive impact.
100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.
Access to Disability & Life insurance.
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.

$140,000 - $340,000 a year

The yearly total compensation for this senior position ranges from 140 000$ to 340 000$ USD.

Compensation will be determined by candidates' relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills and work experience. Total compensation will include a solid base salary and will also include equity (options / RSUs), sign-on bonus and other potential incentives as per the perks and benefits listed above.

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What You Should Know About Principal Product Manager - HTS Media Services (100% remote), Hopper

Are you a visionary in the product management realm? Look no further! Join the HTS Media Services team at Hopper as a Principal Product Manager, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Ads business. This 100% remote position is your chance to lead the way in driving ad placements not only across the Hopper app, but also across various partner sites in the travel industry like airlines, hotels, and more. Imagine the impact you could make as you craft innovative advertising campaigns that boost high-margin revenue! Your day-to-day responsibilities will include strategizing the roadmap for our growing Media Services, running a tight-knit team of engineers, and measuring the results of your initiatives to continually refine our approach. You’re not just managing a product; you’re steering one of Hopper's most profitable lines of business. The ideal candidate has at least six years of product management experience, with a strong emphasis on advertising products. If you thrive on analytics, possess technical depth, and have stellar communication skills, this role is made for you. Work remotely and enjoy benefits like unlimited PTO, competitive salaries, and the thrill of working in a startup environment where innovation meets ambition. Your journey towards elevating Hopper's Ads strategy starts here!

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What skills are required for the Principal Product Manager role at Hopper?

To thrive as a Principal Product Manager at Hopper, candidates should possess at least six years of product management experience, particularly in building advertising products. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in working with data, and technical knowledge are crucial for this role. Additionally, effective communication and collaboration skills are essential for interfacing with stakeholders.