Data Product Director F/M/X

Accor Tech & Digital is the power engine of Accor technology, digital business and transformation. Our 5,000 talents are committed to deliver the best tech and digital experiences to our guests, hotels and staff across 110 countries and to shape the future of hospitality. 

Accor Tech & Digital, jobs in the tech field where intelligence is above all human! 

Accor Tech & Digital is the innovation and technological transformation lab of the world leader in hospitality.

Our teams, known as Heartists®, bring together the best of hospitality with the best of tech and digital. Our ambition is to provide our customers with personalized, memorable, and sustainable experiences.

Here, we create new ways to travel within each of our 5,500 hotels, connecting closely with our 100 million clients in 110 countries.

Here, we are at the heart of an incredible playground for technological transition and the design of digital products and services for our customers and hotel teams.

Here, your scope will know no boundaries;

So join us and dare to make an impact on the world!

Here is where your greatest challenge awaits you: 

Within the Distribution & Hotel Services Tribe of the Data division, we are looking for a Data Product Director to define the vision and roadmap for our data products, including, in particular, a key focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence capabilities. 

You will build a long-term working relationship with your business counterparts and all key stakeholders in the data ecosystem to ensure that the roadmap aligns with business ambitions and creates value for the Accor Group.

You will work closely with the technical lead for your scope (Data Engineering Director) to define the roadmap, in line with the strategic business and data objectives.

Your mission: 

• You define, steer and develop the product strategy and data usage, in collaboration with the Data Engineering Director for the functional area.
• In particular, you work with your business contacts to identify opportunities to leverage data in support of strategic and operational objectives.
• You will work closely with the Data Science & AI teams to design, develop and deploy intelligent models and algorithms within our products.
• You will draw up the roadmap for the development and continuous improvement of products and services and act as the functional lead for this.
• In partnership with the Data Engineering Director, you will work on packaging and marketing the product offering to your clients.
• You will work in partnership with other Data Product Directors, Data Product Managers and Product Owners, as well as the Data Engineering and Data Management teams, to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget, and to monitor the quality of products delivered to users.
• In this context, you will lead steering committees and communicate on the strategy, adoption plans and product improvements for the products under your responsibility.
• You define metrics for tracking product value and report on the achievement of objectives within your functional area.
• You manage the team of Product Owners for whom you have managerial responsibility.

And you? 

• Graduate of a top engineering school (general engineering or IT) or holder of a Master’s degree specialising in Big Data
• 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Data or BI Product Manager in the development of data platforms and associated products and/or data applications
• Proven experience in people management 
• Knowledge of database structures and data ingestion, integration and modelling processes
• A strong understanding of machine learning, artificial intelligence and statistics, and their application in tangible products
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ability to articulate ideas clearly, customer-focused mindset, and the ability to synthesise information and communicate in an accessible manner
• Analytical skills, proactive in proposing solutions to resolve problems or optimise the product
• Experience in the hotel distribution sector is a plus
• Fluent in French and English

Accor dares to impact: 

- the world  

• Accor is committed to the world around us, with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300,000 talents. 
• We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.

- your career:  

• We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences. 
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively, allowing us to grow together on a daily basis. 

- Specifically, at Accor Tech & Digital:

• Remote work available several days per week from France, with flexible work options: work from home, from our offices, or even from our hotels and coworking spaces through Worklib.
• Every Wednesday afternoon, dedicate your time to deep work and personal development.
• Work in a multicultural and English-speaking environment.
• Continuous improvement & training: hackathons, exceptional technology partnerships, dedicated talent management, certifications and a dedicated learning platform.

and also,

• ALL - Heartist® Program: unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide. 
• Heartist® for Good Program: commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours). 
• An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities. 
• Sustainable Mobility Package for the use of eco-friendly transportation or access to a company bike program in partnership with Zenride.
• Coverage of urban public transport subscriptions between home and workplace, in accordance with the rates set by French law “Loi Finance”.
• €11 meal vouchers.
• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents. 
• Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces, restaurants, and recreational areas as well as wellness and sports facilities, on-site or through Gymlib.

Your talent and motivation are our only selection criteria.

We value the richness of diverse nationalities, personalities, and professional backgrounds.

We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees, including those with disabilities.
We encourage all applications, regardless of gender, so go ahead and apply!

Recruitment is all about people!  

Is this mission appealing to you? Apply, and we will offer you: 

1. A meeting with our recruitment team to present the essential aspects of the position to you or guide you towards the role that may suit you. 
2. An interview with the team manager responsible for the role you are interested in.  
3. For some roles, you might also be required to complete an assessment (use case and motivation questionnaire. 
4. A final interview with our Human Resources team to discuss our Group's culture, work environment, training program, career prospects, as well as various benefits offered by the Group. 
5. A personalized feedback. 

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