About Tripstack
We are travel tech entrepreneurs, changing the way millions of people travel.
Our proprietary virtual interlining technology provides access to billions of travel itineraries by combining flights from different airline carriers that don't traditionally work together. We take our customers from point A to B via C, including land transportation, at the lowest possible price. We are impacting the way people travel and provide higher margin opportunities to our partners that are some of the largest in the travel industry.
We pride ourselves on the performance-driven environment we have created for our teams to prosper and excel in. We come to work ready, to challenge and be challenged. We're big enough to give our teams support but small enough that every person makes a difference. There are plenty of challenges to champion.
Role Overview:
As the Research and Development Lead, you will be responsible for driving innovation and growth within our product offerings. This role requires a strategic thinker who can manage end-to-end R&D processes, develop proof of concepts, and bring new ideas to market, ensuring we meet customer needs while driving business success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with key stakeholders (e.g. TripStack CEO, technology partners, developers, etc.) on development of new business initiatives
- Organize and extend our market research; identifying new opportunities to explore
- Investigate, design and deliver solutions to novel and complex customer issues
- Generate recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
- Work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and teams to act
- Write and present on key research topics to help position TripStack as a thought leader in the travel industry
Requirements
Desirable BackgroundExtensive experience in the travel industry. More specifically, a background in airline, GDS or travel agency operations, and/or management consulting in the travel industry or related experience developing new travel products.
Requirement:
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Technical acumen with software development and data
- Knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and architecture
- Experience identifying key business issues, determining needs, managing and executing projects, and delivering results and high-quality deliverables
- Knowledge and interest in key industry trends
- Ability to translate complex problems into clear, non-technical terms
- Ability to communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, in a structured manner
- Ability to synthesize clear takeaways from complex topics and information
Benefits
What it takes to succeed hereAmbition and dedication to make a difference and change the way people travel; Where we always play to each other's strength in a high performing team reaching for our common goal. We hold ourselves to the highest expectations, and move with a sense of urgency and hold ourselves accountable and win by staying true to what we believe in.
Learn more about our values here
What we offer
We offer an opportunity to work with a young, dynamic, and a growing team composed of high-caliber professionals. We value professionalism and promote a culture where individuals are encouraged to do more and be more. If you feel you share our passion for excellence, and growth, then look no further. We have an ambitious mission, and we need a world-class team to make it a reality. Upgrade to a First Class team!
At TripStack, we proudly believe in embracing diversity. This is true for our team, clients, communities and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a safe, healthy and accessible environment. We encourage applications regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other grounds protected by law. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during any part of the recruitment process.
TripStack thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
Learn more about us at www.tripstack.com
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