Agoda

You will lead Agoda’s employee-facing People service delivery model across People Help Desk / Tier 1 support, Tier 0 / self-service foundations, and Global People Relations Services. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping how employees and managers access support across a wide range of People topics—from day-to-day HR questions and lifecycle support to more complex and sensitive employee matters requiring specialist intervention. You will own the effectiveness of Agoda’s People support model from the employee and manager perspective, ensuring it is clear, trusted, scalable, and increasingly insight-driven. This role involves leading teams responsible for Tier 1 Help Desk services, Tier 0 self-service and knowledge foundations, and Global People Relations Services. You will establish strong service principles, operating rhythms, and leadership across the teams responsible for day-to-day People support and complex employee issue resolution. This position is based in Bangkok, and Agoda provides relocation support for successful candidates who are not currently located in Bangkok.

You will lead Agoda’s employee-facing People service delivery model across People Help Desk / Tier 1 support, Tier 0 / self-service foundations, and Global People Relations Services. This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping how employees and managers access support across a wide range of People topics—from day-to-day HR questions and lifecycle support to more complex and sensitive employee matters requiring specialist intervention. You will own the effectiveness of Agoda’s People support model from the employee and manager perspective, ensuring it is clear, trusted, scalable, and increasingly insight-driven. This position is based in Bangkok, with relocation support provided for successful candidates not currently located in Bangkok. The role requires a leader who combines strong service delivery and operational leadership with sound judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to build a modern, scalable People support model in a global, fast-moving organization. You will lead the teams responsible for People Help Desk / Tier 1 services, Tier 0 / self-service and knowledge foundations, and Global People Relations Services, including case governance and specialist support for complex employee relations matters. You will establish strong service principles, operating rhythms, and leadership across the teams responsible for day-to-day People support and complex employee issue resolution. You will also enable digital, conversational, and AI-supported service delivery, partnering with Product, Tech, Systems, and Data teams to improve People support platforms, workflows, and user journeys across self-service and case management.

Join Agoda's Performance Marketing Team to drive data-driven marketing strategies that enhance customer lifetime value. You will design and execute pricing experiments across various traffic segments, adapting to new product features based on test results. The role involves developing predictive models to understand demand elasticity and collaborating with product teams to implement roadmap changes. You will also build performance dashboards to derive actionable insights and communicate strategic recommendations to stakeholders. This position requires a strong analytical background and the ability to translate complex data into clear business strategies. You will work closely with experts from diverse global backgrounds in a collaborative environment focused on learning and growth. The team leverages advanced data science techniques and technology to optimize marketing programs at scale.

Manage day-to-day activities of the company’s finance operations mainly related to Accounts Receivable and Revenue; ensuring all financial transactions, systems, and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. Lead day-to-day finance operations for Accounts Receivable and Revenue, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations, SOX, and internal policies. Define and execute the global/regional AR strategy aligned with business goals, cash-flow optimization, and risk management. Drive standardization, automation, and optimization of invoicing, aging, and overdue receivables management in partnership with Collections. Own AR performance reporting and KPIs (DSO, CEI, overdue %, dispute aging, bad debt) and deliver actionable insights to management. Manage and continuously improve the bad-debt provisioning process through analysis, controls, and governance. Act as a key business partner, balancing commercial relationships with strong financial discipline and dispute resolution. Lead finance transformation initiatives and projects, including requirements definition, process design, UAT, go-live support, and post-implementation monitoring. Troubleshoot operational issues and collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Product, Finance Systems, Supply, and Customer Support to resolve root causes. Oversee month-end and year-end close activities related to receivables, ensuring timely and accurate internal and external reporting. Lead, mentor, and develop AR, billing, and collections teams; establish clear ownership, escalation paths, and a high-performance, metrics-driven culture.

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. THIS ROLE IS BASED IN BANGKOK, THAILAND (RELOCATION PROVIDED) **Get to Know our Team:** The Supply Analytics team delivers data-driven insights and decision support to optimize Agoda’s supply ecosystem. We analyze partner and marketplace dynamics, build forecasts and models, run experiments, and create scalable dashboards and data products that power strategic direction and operational execution. We bring value through rigorous analyses and pragmatic, measurable recommendations that help Supply, Product and other teams prioritize work and drive impact. Our work improves inventory quality, partner economics, and the long-term health and growth of Agoda. **The Opportunity:** We are seeking an Associate Director/Senior Manager to lead strategic and operational initiatives that create both growth and efficiency for the Supply department. In this role, you will work directly with multiple stakeholders, including executive leadership and various cross-functional departments to successfully implement key initiatives. You will impact Agoda’s business through exploring new business opportunities, analyzing complex scaling challenges, and improve existing operations. **In this Role, you’ll get to:** * **General:**This role is a blend of hands on ‘in the business’ and executive level ‘on the business’ work. To succeed you will enjoy rolling up your sleeves, leading a team and contributing to strategy. * **Project Delivery:**Manage, standardize & validate the structure of business cases for product development, headcount, engineering resources, budgets, general strategic & roadmap prioritization. * **Experimentation:**Define success, measure / validate experiments and help ingrain an experimental mindset within the teams. * **Forecasting and Insights:**Provide a macro-led business intelligence view to the organization to prevent missed opportunities, surmount obstacles at all organizational levels and drive commercial behaviors. * **Analytics & Alerts:**Quantitative analysis, data mining and presentation of business metrics; identify drivers and build an end-to-end communication framework based on business value, effort and urgency. * **Process Improvement:**Work with all teams to drive inter- and intra- departmental efficiencies, optimize processes and prioritize system enhancements. * **Reporting:**Build dashboards, internal / external reports and present key datasets to enable all team members to efficiently and effectively monitor performance and prioritize their efforts. * **Leadership:**Lead a small team of experts to deliver the above functions and be excited by the challenge of mentoring team members across the chain and connectivity teams. **What you’ll Need to Succeed:** * 5+ years of leadership experience in analytics/data science/insights/strategy * 2+ years’ experience leading analytics, operational, product or other technical teams * Expert domain of data analysis and data visualization tools and software such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python, R, or similar * Strong statistical modelling and machine learning knowledge * Strong experience in finding data insights and provide business recommendation to the business * Excellent communicator with superior written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. * Ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate resources. * Strong program/project management experience. * Bachelor’s degree ideally in a business or quantitative subject (e.g. computer science, mathematics, engineering, science, economics or finance) * Experience in articulating strategic issues and negotiating with C-level executives – experience in leading strategy consulting projects a plus * People management – track record of developing stars * Ability and willingness to drive projects independently, working efficiently to deliver results rapidly and engaging the relevant stakeholders throughout the process **It’s Great if you Have:** * Master’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics or similar discipline * Experience in conducting A/B testing experimentation * Travel industry / e-commerce / tech / consulting experience #### Please review our Hiring Process Guidelines before your interview — click [here](https://careersatagoda.com/interview/)to learn how interviewing at Agoda works.

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world. Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide. No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us. ## Get to know our team In Product, ideas come alive. The world moves fast, and our culture is built on ownership, speed, and minimal bureaucracy. This is the environment that empowers you to make decisions, move quickly, and do what you believe is right. Our Product Managers move fast, learn from failure, and continuously iterate. As a product-centric organization, we work cross-functionally to build products from conception to launch, bringing together engineering, design, data, and business teams. Agoda Product Managers work closely with executive leadership and have high visibility across the organization, with direct impact on the company’s growth and strategy. We put travelers first and aim to create exceptional travel experiences through innovative product thinking. ## The opportunity This role is based in Bangkok/Tokyo based. Our Senior Product Managers are analytical, hands-on, and highly data-driven. They are responsible for building products end-to-end, using analysis, experimentation, and rapid iteration to create solutions that are tailored to traveler needs. As our next Senior Product Manager, Localization (Japan Market), you will define product strategy and drive execution for experiences serving Japanese travelers. You will partner closely with senior cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, build impactful products, and deliver high-quality solutions for the Japan market. You will work with dedicated engineering resources that you help prioritize and allocate. We expect you to be hands-on, spend meaningful time with your SCRUM teams, and bring strong product judgment, experimentation mindset, and execution rigor. This role offers the opportunity to shape localized experiences at scale and influence how Agoda serves one of its key markets. This is an Individual Contributor role. ## In this role, you’ll get to * Develop a deep understanding of the online travel ecosystem, market dynamics, competitive landscape, and user needs in the Japan market * Define, build, launch, and optimize products and features through testing, experimentation, and rapid iteration * Drive localization initiatives that improve the experience for Japanese travelers across the product journey * Partner closely with Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Design, Analytics, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions * Translate market insights, customer needs, and business priorities into clear product strategies and roadmaps * Use data and quantitative analysis to identify opportunities, prioritize effectively, and measure product performance * Collaborate across regions, product areas, and functions to solve complex problems and drive meaningful business impact ## What you’ll need to succeed * Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline * Proven ability to use analytics and quantitative methods to inform strategy, prioritization, and decision-making * Strong data skills, with the ability to independently analyze performance and generate actionable insights * Excellent communication skills in either Japanese with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders * Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders * Proven experience in Japan market localization, with a deep understanding of Japanese consumers, market dynamics, and local product requirements * Experience developing, launching, and optimizing products in a fast-paced environment * Experience leading product strategy, go-to-market thinking, and cross-functional product development discussions * Strong entrepreneurial mindset and analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complexity and drive change * Hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and execution ## It’s great if you have * MBA or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field * Experience with data tools such as SQL, Python, R, or equivalent #### Please review our Hiring Process Guidelines before your interview — click [here](https://careersatagoda.com/interview/)to learn how interviewing at Agoda works. ### **Discover more about working at Agoda** * Agoda Careers[https://careersatagoda.com](https://careersatagoda.com/) * Facebook[https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/](https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/) * LinkedIn[https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda](https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda) * YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/agodalife](https://www.youtube.com/agodalife) **Equal Opportunity Employer** At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our [privacy policy](https://careersatagoda.com/privacy-statement). **Disclaimer** We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee. ## Apply Now Senior Product Manager (Japanese Speaking) – Bangkok or Tokyo Based Are you open to relocate to Bangkok or Japan? Are you open to an Individual Contributor position? Do you have strong data skills and a technical background (e.g. SQL, Python, R, or equivalent)? Do you as a candidate have a personal relationship with a current Agoda employee? If yes, please indicate how you know the employee? What is the employee’s name? Are you presently employed by any company within the Booking Holdings group, including but not limited to Kayak, OpenTable, Booking.com, Rental Cars, RocketMiles, FareHarbor, HotelsCombined, CheapFlights, Momondo, Priceline, or Getaroom? In which country/region are you currently based? Do you allow us to provide you TEXT/SMS updates of your interview process? 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At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Founded in 2005 by two entrepreneurs passionate about making it easier for everyone to explore the world, we are now part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) with a diverse team of more than 7,000 people from over 90 nationalities working in offices across the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences through millions of accommodation options, flights, and activities worldwide. Data and technology sit at the heart of how we work. We run thousands of experiments a year, ship fast, and use insights to drive decisions at scale. If you are excited to help build the future of travel for the world, Agoda is the place to do it. In Product, ideas come alive. We are a product-centric organization where teams have end-to-end ownership and minimal bureaucracy. Our Product Managers move fast, test and learn, and are empowered to change any system in the company if it improves outcomes for our customers, partners, or people. The Tax product team sits within the FinTech product organisation, which owns platforms which power payment processing, financial operations and compliance for Agoda. These platforms are critical for Agoda to be able to launch new business models and products for our customers efficiently and in a compliant way. This role is BANGKOK-BASED, RELOCATION PROVIDED, reporting into the VP of Product, FinTech. As a Tax Platform Director, you will directly manage a team of senior product managers and have end-to-end ownership of Agoda’s proprietary tax platform, which powers indirect tax for our business worldwide. You will define and drive Agoda’s product strategy to rapidly evolving global tax regulation, and oversee the multi-year transformation of our tax platform to be ready for the future needs of the business. This is a high stakes, high visibility role sitting within the FinTech leadership team, with expected frequent engagement with Agoda’s leadership team and other Booking Holdings brands’ executives. In this role, you’ll get to: * Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Agoda’s global tax platform covering tax master data, tax determination, invoicing/e‑invoicing, reconciliation, tax reporting, and indirect tax controls. * Partner with Group Tax to translate regulatory, audit, and business requirements into clear product outcomes and platform capabilities. * Lead product teams on large multi-year transformation initiatives to deliver a tax platform that can support multiple products, business models, and brands at Agoda and within the wider Booking Holdings Group. * Make buy‑vs‑build decisions for tax engines, e‑invoicing providers, and related services, and own the long-term integration strategy with external vendors and internal platforms. * Work closely with engineering leads to shape architecture, prioritize technical investments and ensure the platform can operate reliably for our business’ scale * Design and champion strong governance for tax configuration and change management, * Drive clear success metrics and reporting for tax platform initiatives and regularly communicate progress to senior leadership. What you’ll need to succeed: * 10+ years in product management or similar roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director, Head of Product, or equivalent). * Proven track record building or transforming in-house tax platforms at large-scale digital businesses (ecommerce, marketplace, OTA, mobility, or similar) in regulated and time-sensitive environments * Deep command of indirect tax for digital businesses — VAT/GST, marketplace and deemed-supplier regimes, withholding tax — and how these translate into system and data requirements. * Hands-on experience across the core tax platform stack: tax master data, rules configuration, tax determination, invoicing/e-invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting controls. * Demonstrated ability to break down ambiguous, multi‑year problems into a clear sequence of product milestones, with strong judgment on where to start, what to defer, and how to manage risk. * Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex tax and platform topics in simple terms to senior non-technical stakeholders, and to drive alignment across diverse teams. * Comfortable working from our Bangkok office (hybrid model) and collaborating with globally distributed teams. It’s great if you have: * Experience integrating or working with leading indirect tax engines, e‑invoicing providers, or tax content vendors, and understanding their typical strengths and limitations. * Familiarity with large-scale financial and data platforms (for example ERP, consolidation/reporting tools, and financial data pipelines) and how tax systems interact with them. * Background in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or similar), or relevant professional qualifications in Tax or Accounting combined with strong product and systems exposure. * Experience working in multicultural, high-growth environments and navigating the complexity of operating across many countries and tax jurisdictions.

You will collaborate with senior business partners to lead impactful financial projects and drive strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive business cases that align with Agoda's corporate priorities and own key components of the company's forecasting processes. Additionally, you will contribute to critical analysis and reporting packs that support the finance team's decision-making capabilities. You will work within a diverse international team of finance professionals, providing essential data and insights to stakeholders. The role requires a high level of adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering precise financial models and variance analysis.

We are seeking a hands-on Team Lead to drive the discovery, design, and delivery of automation solutions within the Finance and FinTech sectors. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership to improve data and workflow efficiency. You will own a major automation workstream, managing the full lifecycle from initial design through to production support and ongoing maintenance. As a Team Lead, you will remain actively involved in delivery while mentoring team members and ensuring solution quality. You will leverage a diverse toolkit, including code, low-code platforms, APIs, workflow tools, RPA, and AI, to address complex business challenges. The focus is on practical, end-to-end solutions that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. You will partner closely with Finance subject matter experts, data owners, and engineering teams to break down complex requirements and deliver measurable improvements in straight-through processing and operational risk.

This role is responsible for owning and scaling Agoda's Supply Tech Ecosystem, ensuring partners can reliably integrate and operate on the platform. You will focus on core supply capabilities like ARI and content while enabling new use cases through the same integration layer. The position sits at the intersection of Product, Engineering, Supply, and Partners, requiring a hands-on individual who combines technical depth with execution. You will use Python and SQL to automate workflows, analyze data, and build proof-of-concept solutions to validate ideas before scaling. You will own the technical and operational health of assigned partner integrations, developing a deep understanding of their systems and data models to drive scalable solutions. You will design and implement automation, internal tooling, and lightweight applications to reduce manual work and improve visibility. The role involves collaborating closely with Product and Engineering teams to provide clear problem definitions and technical context for partner-related initiatives. You will support Supply and Commercial use cases enabled through partners, including B2B rates and distribution-specific configurations.