Head of Product and Ancillaries (Aviation)

TL;DR

Head of Product and Ancillaries (Aviation): Defining and leading the strategic direction, development, and performance of the ancillary product portfolio with an accent on end-to-end product lifecycle management. Focus on driving digital experience improvements, integrating new partnerships, and continuously enhancing the ancillary offering.

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Company

hirify.global is a leading European low-cost airline committed to providing affordable and reliable air travel while minimizing environmental impact and fostering a diverse team.

What you will do

• Define and implement the ancillary product strategy aligned with company commercial objectives.
• Lead end-to-end development of new ancillary products from concept to implementation.
• Identify emerging industry trends, customer needs, and technological innovations for portfolio integration.
• Lead identification, assessment, and onboarding of new ancillary partners, managing contracts and performance.
• Monitor and improve the financial and operational performance of ancillary products.
• Build and lead a high-performing ancillary product team, fostering innovation and accountability.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product management, business development, partnerships, or commercial roles, ideally within aviation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a diverse product portfolio.
• Proven track record in leading complex cross-functional projects and driving organization-wide alignment.
• Completed university or college degree.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset with solid understanding of digital channels and customer experience optimization.

Nice to have

• Experience managing international teams or multi-country operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a rapidly expanding airline with a mission for affordable, reliable, and sustainable air travel.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from 110+ nationalities.
• Extensive training and development opportunities to help employees grow and succeed.
• Be part of a team passionate about aviation and dedicated to excellence.