Royal Caribbean Group

IT Product Owner

Royal Caribbean Group$90K — $120K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Technical Product Management or Software Engineering with product exposure.
  • Proven experience in Agile environments.
  • Strong hands-on development experience in Python.
  • Expertise in data manipulation with Pandas and data querying with DuckDB.
  • Experience building APIs using FastAPI.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automation workflows and tools using Python.
  • Build data pipelines and transformations with Pandas and DuckDB.
  • Develop lightweight APIs and services using FastAPI.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
  • Drive clarity in ambiguous problem statements and ensure requirements are implementation-ready.
  • Act as an Individual Contributor within Agile PODs and prioritize work effectively.
  • Work with structured/unstructured data to derive insights and ensure data accuracy.

Benefits

  • Direct involvement in the development of innovative automation solutions.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, Agile environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Role bridging technical and business stakeholders, enhancing both product and operational efficiency.
  • Chance to shape scalable solutions that impact the travel industry directly.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

This role is ideal for a builder-product hybrid who can:

  • Develop automation solutions using Python
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to refine requirements
  • Drive delivery in an Agile environment


The candidate will play a critical role in bridging business, product, and engineering, while independently building scalable solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Technical Development & Automation (Hands-on)
  • Design and develop automation workflows and tools using Python
  • Build data pipelines and transformations using:
    • Pandas
    • DuckDB
  • Develop lightweight APIs and services using FastAPI
  • Optimize data processing and performance for large datasets
  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues across the stack


2. Product Ownership & Requirement Refinement
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and refine requirements
  • Convert business needs into:
    • User stories
    • Functional/technical specifications
  • Drive clarity in ambiguous problem statements
  • Ensure requirements are implementation-ready for development


3. Agile Delivery & Execution
  • Act as an Individual Contributor within Agile PODs
  • Participate actively in:
    • Sprint planning
    • Backlog refinement
    • Daily stand-ups
    • Retrospectives
  • Prioritize work based on business value and technical feasibility
  • Take ownership of end-to-end delivery of solutions


4. Data & Platform Thinking
  • Work with structured/unstructured data to derive insights and automation opportunities
  • Design scalable solutions aligned with platform architecture
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and performance


5. Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Partner with:
    • Product teams
    • Engineering teams
    • Business stakeholders
  • Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams
  • Communicate solutions clearly to leadership


Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in:
    • Technical Product Management / Technical Lead roles
    • OR Software Engineering with strong product exposure
  • Proven experience working in Agile environments


Technical Skills (Mandatory)
  • Strong hands-on development experience in:
    • Python
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Pandas (data manipulation)
    • DuckDB (analytics/data querying)
  • Experience building APIs using:
    • FastAPI
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Data processing pipelines
    • Performance optimization
    • Debugging and troubleshooting


Product & Agile Skills
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Product lifecycle
    • Agile methodologies
  • Ability to:
    • Write clear user stories
    • Drive backlog refinement
    • Prioritize effectively


Domain Knowledge (Preferred)
  • Experience in:
    • Travel industry
    • Cruise / booking / reservation systems
  • Understanding of:
    • End-to-end travel journeys (search, booking, payments)


Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to operate independently as an IC
  • High ownership and accountability


Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company, and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

About Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group is a cruise vacation company with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling around the world. The company provides celebrity cruises and silversea cruises. Royal Caribbean Group was established in 1968 in Miami, Florida.

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Join Royal Caribbean Group's dynamic team to help redefine the travel experience for millions of guests worldwide. The company's commitment to growth and leadership in the cruise industry offers a unique platform for professionals to advance their careers. Transform the future of travel with Royal Caribbean Group, where diversity, innovation, and a passion for service converge to create extraordinary vacation experiences. Lead in a market where skills in technology, customer service, and operational excellence are prized. Royal Caribbean Group stands at the forefront of the travel industry, offering team members unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. Work alongside a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering new paths in the cruise sector. Royal Caribbean Group fosters a culture of innovation and leadership, making it an ideal workplace for those aiming to make a significant impact.

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