Product Development Manager

What’s We Road, you ask? Great question. In a nutshell: we do group adventures. We group strangers together and help them share incredible experiences around the world together. The result? Lifelong friendships that blossom from a group of people who didn't know each other a few days before. Lovely, aint it?


ABOUT WEROAD: CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND STORIES
Founded in 2017, We Road is a fast-growing startup that is disrupting the travel industry in Italy, Spain, UK, Germany, France and Switzerland!
With 200 team members and 3K Travel Coordinators, we’re a community of travelers who turn every trip into a life-changing experience. We connect like-minded millennials and send them on adventures to 300+ destinations worldwide.
We're on a mission to design and deliver experiences worth living and sharing, through rewriting the rules of the travel industry.
Sounds exciting? Before you apply, please read through our Cultural Manifesto 👥

ABOUT THE ROLE
JOB TITLE: Product Development Manager
LOCATION: Hybrid ( Milan)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY RANGE: 40K - 55K depending on seniority
Our Product Development Manager will lead the development and management of our product portfolio, including traditional itineraries, new vertical trips and We RoadX. In this role you will have a strong business orientation, with both strategic and operational vision, ensuring that our portfolio is always aligned with market demands and customer needs. You will be responsible for avoiding overlaps and ensuring the highest quality for our We Roaders.
This role is crucial to our evolution towards the marketplace and will help ensure that We Road continues to be the preferred choice for travelers seeking authentic experiences, covering all needs, from adventurous trips to more relaxing ones, with itineraries designed for every budget. ( We want to be the greatest community of people passionate about discovering the world and making new friends, whether they can do it every single day or once in their lifetime, whatever their budget)
In this role, you'll be building a network of external travel designers. You will manage an extensive product portfolio and drive key projects related to the expansion of our business towards the marketplace and vertical experiences.
What you will do

Defining the Strategy for New Destinations Launch: You will coordinate with TO and Commercial Regional Managers to define the needs in terms of itineraries for new destinations. You will decide the final list of itineraries to launch, assign responsibility for these itineraries (internal travel designer, external travel designer, regional teams, or We RoadX), and create the launch plan for each itinerary.


Managing and Optimizing the Product Portfolio: You will be the go-to person for the entire product portfolio, including We RoadX, optimizing existing itineraries and leading the development of new experiences that align with market needs and emerging trends. You will be responsible for deciding which itineraries to keep and which to eliminate, based on performance data as well as potential overlaps that may arise.


Building and Managing a Pool of Travel Designers: You will be responsible for building and managing a network of external travel designers to create and improve itineraries, especially the vertical ones, based on their competences. You will work closely with them to define experiences that meet the needs of our We Roaders and vertical communities.


Leading the Strategy and Optimization of the Collection itineraries: You will take ownership of We Road's Collection itineraries, you will work cross-functionally to redefine the product vision, optimize the portfolio, and ensure Collection becomes a key pillar of our offering for more demanding and experience-driven travelers.


Developing Vertical Itineraries and Communities: You will lead the launch and management of vertical itineraries in order to expand our audience.


Portfolio Optimization and Itinerary Clusters: You will be responsible for optimizing our portfolio by creating itinerary clusters (% of 360 - % of beach life - …) to meet the needs of all types of travelers, from adventurous to relaxing, while considering different budget ranges.


Contributing to the Marketplace Development: You will be involved in the development of the Partner Portal, working with DM Cs to enable them to publish their itineraries autonomously on the platform. You will also participate in early testing with DM Cs to prepare for the launch of our marketplace.



What we are looking for

Experience in Product Development & Management:
Proven experience (5+ years) in managing and optimizing a portfolio of products or experiences. Ideally, experience in the tourism, travel, or hospitality industries with a focus on both operational and strategic elements.


Understanding of Market Trends & Customer Needs:
Deep understanding of current travel market trends, customer preferences, and how to adapt products accordingly. Passion for creating travel experiences that resonate with diverse audiences, from adventure seekers to relaxation-focused travelers.


Stakeholder Collaboration:
Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Ability to lead the development of new products in collaboration with DM Cs and external travel designers.


Data- Driven Mindset and Analytical Skills
Comfortable using data analytics tools to make informed decisions about the product portfolio. You have a strong technical and analytical mindset, with a natural curiosity for uncovering hidden insights in data. You enjoy identifying trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement by digging deep into datasets.


Performance Tracking and Reporting
Skilled in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KP Is) that drive business success. You can create clear, impactful reports that summarize data insights and offer actionable recommendations for optimization and growth.


Entrepreneurial Mindset



A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for building and expanding new business verticals and launching new projects.


Project Management Skills:
Solid experience in managing complex projects, with a clear understanding of how to balance multiple initiatives, deadlines, and resources.


Fluent in English:
Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.







You will love working at We Road if:


You dream big, aim higher, and push yourself beyond limits you didn’t think possible. Challenges excite you, and you’re hungry for the next win.


You want to be part of a young, smart, and fun team that shares your passion for travel. You thrive in a community of bold thinkers and doers who challenge and inspire each other.


You’re an entrepreneur at heart, take responsibility from day one, and move fast to make things happen.


You prefer adventure over routine and embrace the fast-paced, ever-changing ride of a scaleup. You make decisions quickly, test, learn, and adapt—because growth comes from action.


You believe in the power of people. Our We Roaders and Travel Coordinators are at the core of everything we do, and you’re eager to be part of something bigger.






What we can offer


A free We Road trip every year – Choose your dream destination… or travel even more as a Travel Coordinator.


A buzzing workspace – Join our vibrant co-working space and community.


Opportunities to learn – We invest in your growth with training and learning opportunities.


Best-in-class benefits – Generous parental leave, wedding & baby bonus


Unlimited holiday – You are a master of your own time. And your birthday? Take a half-day off, always.


Fun – Team events, Travel Coordinator meet-ups, and unforgettable moments.


Hybrid working - Remote and flexible working, and we support you to work from your destination of choice up to 1 month per year.






Ready to apply?
The selection process will consist of:


introductory call with Talent Acquisition Specialist


technical and background-based interview with Hiring Manager


Case Study


Second technical interview






We Road is an equal opportunity employer: we consider for employment all applicants, regardless of their race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, family status, political affiliation, disability, and any other legally protected characteristic.
Statistically speaking, women are less likely to apply for roles where they don't fit the job description perfectly. Don’t let a checklist hold you back: if you’re passionate about the role we encourage you to apply with enthusiasm!