Project Manager

Summary

Join lastminute.com as a Project Manager - Market Expansion and play a key role in expanding the company's reach into new markets. Based in Portugal and working fully remotely, you will manage end-to-end project activities related to new market openings, website launches, and white-label partnerships. Collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring timely regulatory compliance and developing insightful reports. This permanent, full-time position requires a BA/MA degree, 4-5 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in English. Lastminute.com offers a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Requirements

• Possess a BA/MA degree in relevant fields, e.g. business, marketing, tourism
• Have 4/5 years experience in similar roles, preferably working either in the Travel Industry (OTA/Tour operator environment), or in digital companies
• Demonstrate strong project management and coordination skills
• Possess great analytical and excel skills
• Have full proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Be in charge end-to-end of project management activities related to the opening of new markets and related websites, and the launch of new white label partnerships
• Collaborate with different stakeholders and departments to make sure deadlines and objectives are met when it comes to the above mentioned projects
• Closely work with legal and finance departments to ensure timely performance of regulatory compliance tasks related to selling packages (licences, renewals, forecasts and reporting)
• Understand and quantify the business impact of existing and potential regulations on the travel industry. Develop/maintain dashboards and reports to make the information accessible and easy-to-read for different audiences
• Oversee website and funnel compliance when it comes to regulations related to travel packages (pricing, disclaimers, T&Cs and policies, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have basic SQL knowledge
• Be fluent in multiple languages
• Have a basic understanding of Package Travel Regulations
• Possess problem-solving, decision-making skills and innovative thinking
• Have a keen eye for details and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at a time, successfully meeting deadlines
• Be proactive and able to work in autonomy and unsupervised, but still with a strong team spirit and able to effectively collaborate in teams

Benefits

• An inclusive, friendly, and international environment (you’ll be working with colleagues from +10 countries and over 48 nationalities)
• Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays
• Flexible start and end of the working day
• Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulations
• Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time
• Access to e-learning platforms (e.g. Discovery, O’reilly – depending on the department), professional and managerial skills development training paths
• 2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes
• Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues
• Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares
• Support through life’s significant moments with leave options (e.g parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws