Engineering Manager - Transport

Job Description

At Voyage Privé, the digital/tech team is organized in four key domains covering all the critical stakes of our business and working in deep collaboration with all the other departments of the company. Each domain is composed of squads grouping Product, Data, Engineering, Business Representative, in charge of crafting and delivering the domain’s strategy and roadmap.

Transport is one of these four key domains, and as Engineering Manager for the Transport domain, you'll be at the forefront of one of Europe's most ambitious digital initiatives in online travel. You'll lead a team of Software Engineers, working on systems that process millions of transactions daily and shape the travel experiences of countless users worldwide. Your impact will be direct and significant. The solutions you architect and the teams you lead will drive key business metrics, directly influencing our bottom line and our position as a market leader.

You will be responsible for architecting and overseeing the technical aspects of transport systems implementation, integration, optimization, and innovation. This position combines deep technical expertise in the airline and transport sectors with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Impact and Strategy

• Align technical decisions with strategic business objectives, focusing on customer satisfaction and GDS cost optimization.

• Analyze and report on key performance indicators related to booking efficiency and system reliability.

• Prepare and manage engineering department budgets, plan staffing levels, and control costs while maintaining performance.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and regulators.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of transport engineering strategies, focusing on air travel systems and emerging multimodal solutions.

• Oversee the integration of Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and New Distribution Capability (NDC) technologies.

• Drive innovation in flight booking mechanisms, including PNR optimization and fare options.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, industry standards, and relevant codes of practice.

Project Management

• Spearhead the PEC (Prise En Charge) Prevention initiative to analyze and reduce financial losses due to booking errors.

• Lead the PNL Cache Optimization project, evaluating GDS performance and optimizing air cache for pre-packaged offers.

• Initiate and oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize vehicle breakdowns.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transport engineers and technical specialists.

• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

• Monitor staff performance and facilitate learning and development in line with legal and organizational requirements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Data Science, and Customer Experience.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• In-depth understanding of airline industry mechanisms, including PNR, search, quote, booking, and post-sell processes.

• Proficiency in NDC integration, fare options, and PNR optimizations.

• Strong knowledge of GDS systems (Amadeus, Travelport, Sabre) and their performance implications.

• Understanding of current and emerging engineering standards, principles, and procedures within the transport industry.

Strategic Thinking and Analysis

• Ability to connect technical choices to strategic issues such as customer satisfaction and GDS utilization costs.

• Experience in optimizing look-to-book ratios and understanding their financial implications.

• Skill in analyzing complex data sets related to booking errors and system performance.

Project and Resource Management

• Proven track record in managing complex technical projects in the transport sector.

• Experience in implementing and optimizing cache systems for travel data.

• Ability to manage resources efficiently and control environmental impact of operations1.

Leadership and Communication

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide technical teams.

• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to develop effective relationships with all stakeholders and adapt communication style to different audiences.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Keen eye for emerging trends in transport technology and ability to apply them to business challenges.

• Experience in redesigning and optimizing transport services for improved user experience and conversion.

• Proactive approach to seeking feedback and identifying opportunities for improvement.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in the transport engineering sector, driving technological advancements and operational excellence in a dynamic and evolving industry.

Additional Information

You'll love joining us...

• At Voyage Privé, the “entrepreneurial adventure” is a reality: take on ambitious and fulfilling projects, while joining a company committed to the growth of its teams.

• HQ in the South of France, in an exceptional natural, economic and cultural environment, on a modern, digital and eco-responsible campus.

• Remote work possible based on location and experience.

• Put meaning back into your work and discover a unique ecosystem, creating bridges between worlds that are often far apart: the economic, sporting, academic and social worlds, and take part in one of the Vision projects (Ecole des XV - Provence Rugby - VP Green- Les Tremplins - Chez Pierre).

• Cancel your sports subscription! Access our large Campus gym morning, noon and night, and play Padel whenever you like on our court reserved exclusively for Voyage Privé employees...

• Live to the rhythm of Voyage Privé's various Business & Fun highlights (Company Breaks, Carnival, Annual Convention...), take part in meetups and talks, and enjoy free tickets to every Provence Rugby home match or dance to the sounds of the Dalida Institute!

• Would you like to take advantage of our getaway offers? Benefit from up to 20% off our irresistible prices.