Mobile Application Product Manager

Built as a merger of the local champions of the domestic digital travel products of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania and Poland. Szallas Group, as the largest regional player of the CEE region is the proof of the scalability of the local-to-local strategy in the competitive technology and customer service driven online travel agency market. With the 12 online travel products, the more than 80 thousand bookable accommodation provider partners and a team of more than 350 top-of-their-game employees our goal is to provide the smoothest and cheapest domestic and cross-country reservation experience to the 85 million citizens of Central Eastern Europe.

We would like to expand our product manager team with a senior product manager colleague.

Why choose us?

  • By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the travel experiences of 100 million individuals in Central and Eastern Europe.
  • You will have the chance to take on regional responsibilities within a reasonably-sized organization.
  • As the product manager of market-leading products, you will face daily professional challenges that push you to excel.
  • As a member of our senior team, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and work in a knowledge-intensive environment.

Your responsibilities

  • Evaluating and identifying the development requirements and business needs associated with all the mobile applications of the products in our regional portfolio at Szallas Group. 
  • Responsible for overseeing the P&L of the B2B and B2C mobile applications in Hungary, Romania, Poland, and Czech Republic.
  • Collaborating with the development team to implement these projects.
  • Managing the entire life cycle of completed developments, including introduction, monitoring, performance evaluation, and identifying the need for new versions or necessary changes.
  • Engaging in consultations with both internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating projects within and beyond the organization. This includes preparing detailed specifications and documentation.
  • Contributing to the planning and execution of projects originating from other departments in the organization that impact the mobile applications.

Our expectations

  • The ideal candidate should possess a significant amount of professional experience in product management. 
  • Necessary to have previous experience in development projects and project management. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge in mobile application developments and have a solid understanding of mobile app trends and platforms. 
  • Proficiency in English at a negotiation level is required. 
  • The ability to think and work strategically and operationally simultaneously is highly desired. 
  • It is important for the candidate to be adept at handling chaos and be able to create an effective implementation plan after considering multiple options. 
  • An analytical mindset is crucial for this role. 
  • The candidate should be comfortable with prioritizing tasks, saying no when necessary, and thinking in terms of milestones. 
  • Lastly, the candidate should thrive in a team environment and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from various departments such as development, design, legal, sales, etc.

We would prefer

  • You possess practical experience in travel products.
  • You have previous work experience with B2B or B2C mobile applcition developments
  • You have a strong background in creating and developing mobile applications for localized discovery services.
  • You have experience in management and project communication.

Why choose us?

  • Job security and professional respect in a thriving and established organization, providing you with the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals.
  • Annual performance-based bonus tied to the achievement of business objectives.
  • Provision of a company mobile phone and laptop to aid in your daily tasks.
  • Comprehensive health insurance package to prioritize employee well-being.
  • Enjoy the perks of our employee loyalty program benefits.
  • Ongoing growth prospects, including participation in domestic and international conferences, external and internal training sessions, and access to enlightening podcasts.
  • Celebrate your special day, as we offer an additional day off on your birthday.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including the option for working from home.

Place of work

  • Miskolc/Budapest – Hungary, or
  • Cluj-Napoca – Romania, or
  • Liberec – Czechia, or
  • Lublin – Poland

How to apply?

Please send your CV and motivation letter to Anikó Balla-Nagy at aniko.nagy@szallas.hu till 15 February 15:00.

The application process will include test tasks and multiple interviews.