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Data Product Manager

Zii Travel Technologies

Zii Travel Technologies

Product
Montreal, QC, Canada
Posted on Jun 11, 2025

Who We Are

At Zii Travel Technologies, we're not just building software—we're crafting solutions that address the most complex challenges in corporate travel management. Our platform is designed to provide clarity, control, and confidence to travel managers, arrangers, and travelers alike.

Zii is the technological heartbeat of Encore Corporate Travel, a proudly independent, woman-owned company with nearly four decades of experience in delivering exceptional travel services. We combine cutting-edge technology with unparalleled human support, ensuring a seamless and personalized travel experience.

We understand that travel programs don't exist solely within platforms—they thrive in real-time, dynamic environments. That's why Zii is more than just a tool; it's part of an orchestrated experience where technology, service, and strategy move in sync. Our commitment is to empower organizations with a platform that adapts to their needs, providing real-time insights, streamlined processes, and a user-friendly interface.

Join us in redefining corporate travel. At Zii, we believe that with the right tools and support, travel can be transformed from a logistical necessity into a strategic advantage.

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Product Manager to lead our Data Domain, which encompasses the capture, publication, and interpretation of all quantitative and qualitative data across Zii Travel Technologies. This role is pivotal in shaping a user-centric, data-driven platform that supports both our core travel solutions and our evolving machine learning (ML) and AI initiatives.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, UX/UI and business stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver features that enable data-driven insights and innovation. You’ll play a key role in building and refining the foundational data layer that powers our products and helps our clients make smarter travel decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the strategy, roadmap, and execution plan for all data-related initiatives at Zii Travel Technologies.
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to integrate machine learning models and AI-driven features into Zii’s product offerings, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical feasibility.
  • Lead product discovery, delivery, iteration, and eventual sunsetting of features related to data capture, analytics, and insights.
  • Maintain a well-prioritized backlog that balances technical debt, new feature development, and stakeholder needs.
  • Advocate for a culture of data literacy and insight-driven decisions across the organization.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to align initiatives and ensure go-to-market readiness.
  • Define and enforce best practices for data governance, privacy, and compliance.
  • Stay current on trends in the corporate travel space and broader data and AI product management landscape.

Additional Scope of Work To be defined or customized per initiative/project.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in product management, with at least 2 years focusing on data platforms or data products
  • Proven experience supporting or managing ML and AI initiatives in a product context
  • Proficient in Agile practices and continuous deployment environments
  • Strong collaboration with software developers and technical stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data to inform product decisions
  • Comfortable balancing short-term priorities with long-term product vision
  • Travel industry knowledge is a strong plus