Product Owner Travel / Ecommerce

We are the global leader in online dive travel, and we are looking for a Product Owner to work with our development team in order to deliver the best online solutions to our industry-leading website and systems.

LiveAboard.com is part of the diving division of HEAD, together with Mares and SSI.

What are you going to do?

As Product Owner you will be responsible for working alongside the existing development team. You will create new ideas, wireframes and specifications to improve website usability and conversion, as well as to improve our in-house systems. To find the best new ideas you will be expected to dig deep into user research, user data analysis and keep track of what other online travel agencies are doing.

You will be the bridge between the business needs and the development team, so you will spend time understanding what your colleagues in other departments need in order to turn these needs into clear ideas, wireframes and specifications that you can then communicate effectively to the development team. You are a highly-motivated individual with a genuine interest in web technology and a passion to deliver the best user experience for customers and your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and prioritize ideas to ensure the team can focus on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy
• Work closely with designers on UX, producing wireframes and specifications as needed
• Work alongside developers & designers in the remote product development team, ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Perform user research and data analysis to uncover opportunities for improvement
• Keep track of the industry and other online travel agencies
• Manage and maintain the backlog in Jira, along with the the product development roadmap
• Provide regular updates for key stakeholders on features and delivery timescales
• Inform, involve and inspire your colleagues

• Previous experience as a Product Owner or similar role, 2+ years experience
• Excellent knowledge of usability and best practices
• Experience with both front and back end system designs
• Familiar with web and mobile technologies
• You know how to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
• Knowledge of Agile process and principles
• Outstanding communication, presentation and time management skills
• Creative thinker with a vision
• Ability to explain complex matters in a simple way
• You speak English fluently

Bonus Points

• Experience in online travel or e-commerce
• You have an interest in scuba diving

What we offer

• A place in an amazing, growing company
• A role where you can develop yourself
• A small and high energy team; the chance to get things done and make a difference
• An attractive salary and bonus
• Access to a stunning office location at Keizersgracht, Amsterdam
• An enthusiastic team of experienced online travel professionals
• This is a remote opportunity, but you would be expect to be based in Bangkok, and be able to spend time in Amsterdam.