Director of Marketplace Operations (all genders)

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com.

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are looking for a Director of Supply Marketplace to take the lead in driving and executing our integration strategies and delivering outstanding solutions to key stakeholders across multiple markets.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Integrations Strategy: Take ownership of the strategic direction and roadmap for the Integrations team, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and driving automation and innovation within integrations.

• Product and Project Leadership: Oversee the scoping, execution, and delivery of technical integration projects, including onboarding new carriers, and creating data-driven solutions that add value to our stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, operations, and business teams to ensure seamless integrations, drive process improvements, and facilitate effective communication across teams.

• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-level executives, to drive integration initiatives forward.

• Process Optimisation: Identify opportunities for process improvements across product management, Jira usage, reporting systems, and overall delivery, helping the team to scale effectively.

• Leadership and Mentoring: Lead and mentor a diverse team of integration experts, product managers, and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

• Global Expansion: Own the delivery of integration projects and carrier onboarding strategies in new regions (Europe, LATAM, SEA) to ensure scalability and drive business growth.
  

Workplace:

We are mainly looking for this role to be based in Germany, preferably in our headquarters in Berlin.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in technical product management, project management, operations management or integrations management, with hands-on experience in leading complex integrations in API and data product environments.

• Leadership: Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing technical teams to deliver results on time and within scope.

• Stakeholder Influence: Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-level executives, with a focus on collaboration and driving strategic decision-making.

• Technical Expertise: Experience working with large-scale products and systems.

• Process-Oriented: Experience implementing process improvements in project management tools (e.g., Jira), reporting systems, and delivery methodologies to ensure consistent, high-quality results.

• Global Perspective: Comfortable managing international teams and integration strategies across diverse regions (Europe, LATAM, SEA).

• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A technical background is essential to effectively engage with the development team and stakeholders.

• Languages: Fluent in English (both verbal and written). Knowledge of additional languages (e.g., Spanish) is a plus.

What You Can Expect:

• Join a fast-moving company at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry. You'll work on real-world problems that power global mobility at scale.

• Take full ownership of strategic initiatives with direct influence on company performance, product evolution, and partner success.

• You'll build on modern foundations, with the freedom to innovate and the support of a team that values technical excellence.

• Our platform is trusted by world-class partners like Booking.com, Google Maps, Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF. You'll build solutions used by millions across continents.

• Work alongside talented, international colleagues who are curious, driven, and relentlessly supportive. Expect to be challenged, empowered, and inspired every day.

• Enjoy remote flexibility and fast-tracked career growth in a scaling, high-ownership environment.

For any queries, please contact Ana, your Talent Partner at (talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work on a product that is used by millions of people daily with a high load, availability, scalability and the most advanced technology? Come join us!