Senior Product Manager, AdTech KAYAK · Product - KAYAK

Methodfi; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel search engine is seeking a Senior Product Manager, Adtech, to oversee the auction platform strategy and execution. You will work closely with technical teams to drive user engagement and revenue growth, while analyzing data for insights. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in product management and experience with auction theory. This role offers flexible working hours and great benefits, including generous vacation and mental health support.

Benefits

Work from almost anywhere for 20 days per year

Flexible hours with remote options

Generous retirement plans

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid therapy sessions

Paid volunteer time

Competitive vacation policies

Travel Discounts

Quarterly events

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Product Management or AdTech.
• Experience in B2C marketplaces or e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and execution of the auction platform.
• Define hypotheses and drive long-term growth.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth.
• Set goals for the Auctions Agile team and guide features.
• Stay informed on AdTech trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to identify partner and traveler needs.
• Analyze datasets to maximize partner ROI.

Skills

Knowledge of auction theory

Strong problem ownership

Solid analytical skills in SQL and Python

Collaboration with technical teams

Experience with A/B testing

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Empathy towards users

Education

BS/BA required

Technical background preferred

MBA or similar experience

Job description

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

The KAYAK Network team powers travel discovery across our global brands and hundreds of affiliate partners helping millions of travelers find and book their perfect trip. We build inspiring ad experiences and powerful tools that connect partners with the most relevant audiences.

As Senior Product Manager, Adtech, you’ll own the strategy and execution of KAYAK’s auction platform, driving advertiser value, user engagement, and revenue growth. This is a highly technical role at the intersection of machine learning, systems engineering, and pricing strategy. You’ll collaborate with exceptional teams to design, test, and scale the future of our auction dynamics.

This position is required to work from our Massachusetts offices at least 3 days per week.

In this role, you will:

• Experiment and optimize: Define clear, measurable hypotheses to improve key metrics, design experiments to validate them, and use insights to drive long-term growth.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with technical and business teams to shape strategy and deliver sustainable growth through auctions.
• Own the roadmap: Set quarterly goals for the Auctions Agile team and guide features from concept to launch.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Keep a pulse on AdTech trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to inform innovation.
• Champion customer needs: Collaborate with business and product design teams to identify opportunities and solve for partner and traveler needs across all segments.
• Measure what matters: Define, track, and influence the metrics that represent auction health and success.
• Dig into data: Conduct hands‑on analysis of large, complex datasets to uncover insights that maximize partner ROI and user engagement.

Please apply if you have:

• Knowledge of auction theory, bidding and pacing strategies, dynamic pricing models or machine learning concepts related to auctions.
• Strong problem ownership and solution‑oriented approach.
• Solid analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Proven track record of collaborating with technical and data science teams.
• Experience with A/B testing, data visualization, and statistical modeling.
• BS/BA required, technical background strongly preferred, MBA or similar experience a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to facilitate working across different cultures and timezones.
• High attention to detail and love of numbers.
• A regular traveler and empathetic to the challenges our users encounter.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Product Management, AdTech, MarTech or other related fields.
• Experience in B2C marketplaces or e‑commerce.

Benefits and Perks:

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year.
• Flexible hours and ability to work from home 1 or 2 days per week.
• Generous retirement plans.
• Awesome health, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending accounts.
• Focus on mental health and well‑being:
  • Company‑paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth.
  • Company‑paid subscription to HeadSpace.
  • Company‑wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile‑up of work!).
  • No meeting Fridays.
• Universal paid parental leave.
• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars.
  • Leadership development.
  • Access to thousands of on‑demand e‑learnings.
• Travel Discounts.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Competitive retirement and health plans.
• Free lunch 2 days per week.
• Fun quarterly events such as boat trips, arcades, ski trips, Thursday happy hours, and more.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $140,000 - 160,000.00.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.

Inclusion

At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.