Product Owner
Job Role: Product Owner (Travel Domain)JoB Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States Hybrid 3 days a weekJob Type: ContractPNR, GDS, traveler booking, We are looking for an experienced and technically fluent Product Owner to join our Travel Technology team in Phoenix. This is a high-impact role where you will own two API-based platforms at the heart of our travel services ecosystem — one powering hotel content and property data, the other driving our traveler booking and PNR record management capabilities.This is not a backlog management role. We are looking for a product leader who takes initiative, engages deeply with both engineering and business stakeholders, and drives outcomes across the full product lifecycle — from strategy to delivery.What You'll OwnEnd-to-end product ownership of API-based travel platforms — hotel content management and traveler booking/PNR systemsShort-term sprint planning, mid-term roadmap prioritization, and long-term strategic visionDay-to-day backlog health, prioritization decisions, and delivery accountabilityData analysis using SQL to surface insights, validate product decisions, and measure outcomesStakeholder alignment across engineering, operations, business, and compliance teams throughout the product lifecycleProactive identification of gaps, risks, and opportunities — well beyond writing user storiesWhat You BringRequired6+ years of experience as a Product Owner on API-first or API-based platformsStrong hands-on SQL and data proficiency — you query and analyze data directly, not just consume dashboardsDemonstrated experience in the travel domain — understanding of how booking systems, PNR structures, or travel data flows workProven ability to own planning at multiple horizons — sprint, quarterly, and annualStrong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesTrack record of going beyond requirements documentation to actively drive product outcomesPreferredExperience with hotel content, property data, or hotel distribution systems (channel management, ARI — Availability, Rates & Inventory, hotel APIs)Familiarity with GDS platforms — Sabre, Amadeus, or Travelport — particularly booking or hotel modulesBackground at a TMC, OTA, or travel technology company (e.g., BCD, CWT, Egencia, Navan, Expedia, Booking.com, Spotnana, IBS Software)Experience with PNR lifecycle management, itinerary consolidation, or mid-office booking platforms