Product Manager III, VRBO Payments

Expedia Group

$137K — $220K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of Product Management experience with innovative, user-focused products.
  • 3+ years of experience in payments, fintech, financial operations, or marketplaces.
  • Proven ability to manage complex problems end-to-end in backend or platform areas.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data for actionable insights.
  • Technical fluency and collaboration experience with engineering teams on APIs and data flows.
  • Experience with B2B or partner-facing products and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the product strategy for Partner Payments to ensure efficient and timely payouts.
  • Design onboarding experiences that make the transition to payout products seamless for partners.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Operations to streamline cash operations and payout processes.
  • Translate strategic visions into actionable product requirements based on market insights and partner needs.
  • Ensure alignment with engineering and design teams on product goals and needs; support with documentation.
  • Use a data-informed approach to prioritize product initiatives and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Wellness and travel reimbursement programs for employee engagement.
  • Travel discounts to foster passion for exploring new places.
  • International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership to benefit travel planning.
Full Job Description
Product Manager III, Partner Payouts

Introduction to Team:
The Product Team creates high-quality end-to-end experiences for travelers, partners, and Expedia Group. Our focus on customer-centric innovation enables us to develop products that build loyalty and repeat business. We partner closely with teams across Expedia Group to drive growth and achieve results for our customers and the company.

This Product Manager III role is part of the Partner Payments team which powers how our partners get paid across brands, products, and geographies, defining a scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient roadmap that makes it simple for partners to do business with us while improving economics and reliability for Expedia Group. In this role, you will own end-to-end product strategy for Partner Payouts and work closely with engineering, design, finance, ops, legal, compliance, and regional partner teams to deliver resilient payment experiences, modernize our platform, and unlock new business models.

In this role, you will:

  • Define and execute the Partner Payments product strategy and roadmap, delivering predictable, timely, low-friction partner payouts across markets.


  • Design and optimize Partner Payments onboarding and opt-in experiences so partners across the total addressable market can easily adopt payout products and see clear value.


  • Partner with Finance, Payments Operations, and platform teams to streamline cash operations, automate netting , and simplify payout flows


  • Translate strategy into clear product opportunities and requirements, grounding payout decisions in competitive insights, customer pain points, and friction in the partner payout journey.


  • Drive alignment and execution with engineering and design, ensuring partner payments goals are well understood, visually represented where needed, and supported by high-quality product documentation and user stories.


  • Prioritize product initiatives using a data-informed approach, balancing short- and long-term outcomes, and clearly communicating product concepts, trade-offs, and decisions to cross-functional stakeholders.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.


  • 5+ years of Product Management experience, with a track record of delivering innovative, user-centric products.


  • 3+ years of experience in payments, fintech, financial operations, or marketplaces.


  • Demonstrated ability to own a complex problem space end-to-end, from strategy through execution in a backend or platform domain.


  • Strong analytical skills and comfort using data and experimentation to inform priorities and measure impact.


  • Technical fluency and experience collaborating closely with engineering on APIs, data flows, and system constraints.


  • Experience working with B2B or partner-facing products and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on AI/ML products.


  • Prior experience integrating AI/ML capabilities in payments domain.


The total cash range for this position in Austin is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,500.00 to $192,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $220,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

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