Principal Product Manager (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Principal Product Manager (Data Platform): Designing and leading the vision for a next-generation AI-enhanced data discoverability platform to make certified data assets findable and usable. Focus on building scalable metadata capture, data trust frameworks, and embedding AI-driven search and NLP capabilities.

Location: London, United Kingdom (Flexible work model)

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology platform powering a diverse range of travel brands to make travel smoother and more memorable for everyone.

What you will do

• Drive the vision and multi-year roadmap for an AI-enhanced data catalog and discoverability platform.
• Deliver scalable capabilities for metadata capture, data contracts, lineage, and governance via APIs and UIs.
• Develop a data trust and certification framework to ensure data quality and observability.
• Integrate AI-driven features like semantic search and natural language queries to accelerate time-to-insight.
• Partner with engineering and analytics teams to deliver reliable and scalable data infrastructure.
• Track adoption and impact metrics, including catalog usage and user satisfaction.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience, specifically with complex platform or data products.
• Proven track record in leading data-centric platforms like data catalogs or metadata systems.
• Strong technical fluency in APIs, data modeling, and distributed systems.
• Experience defining and executing product strategies with measurable business impact.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience leading enterprise-scale data catalogs with broad organizational adoption.
• Expertise in platform governance, data quality, and self-service enablement.
• Experience integrating AI/ML-powered capabilities like NLP interfaces or recommendations.
• Ability to influence architecture and operating models without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model with access to modern office spaces.
• Full benefits package including travel perks and generous time-off.
• Support for parental leave and career development resources.
• Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and belonging.