Expedia Group · 1 day ago
Director, Program Management
Washington - Seattle Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$231K/yr - $324K/yr
10+ years expExpedia Group is a leader in global travel, committed to creating innovative technology solutions for seamless travel experiences. The Director, Program Management will lead a team of program managers to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring successful delivery of business-critical outcomes while fostering collaboration and best practices in program management.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage a team of high-performing program managers within the broader Delivery Team, supporting their professional growth and enabling their delivery of exceptional results on critical programs
Lead the largest, most complex, and highest-priority efforts company-wide by building trusted relationships with senior leaders, developing and managing product delivery roadmaps, identifying resource needs, and ensuring milestone delivery while proactively addressing risks and issues
Develop and promote best practices in program management and model them in product delivery efforts
Enhance collaboration and stakeholder engagement by bringing together diverse perspectives, maintaining transparent communication, and addressing concerns to build trust and alignment
Streamline processes and improve workflows by analyzing bottlenecks, identifying reusable patterns, and implementing system-wide process improvements across organizational boundaries
Deliver exceptional business outcomes by leveraging deep knowledge of product and software development lifecycles to ensure requirements are met
Craft impactful communication materials tailored to diverse audiences, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights through presentations, policies, and reports
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience managing large, cross-discipline, mission-critical programs in dynamic, highly technical environments
Track record of building and leading high-performing teams, creating a culture that raises the bar and inspires team members to exceed expectations
Proven ability to influence leadership decisions, drive complex initiatives, and execute structured plans effectively
Comfort working in ambiguous scenarios and bringing order without overburdening teams with unnecessary process
Hands-on expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming) and ability to apply Agile versus traditional approaches appropriately
Strong executive communication and senior stakeholder management skills, including nuanced storytelling and clear presentation of complex concepts
Extensive experience streamlining processes and improving workflows across teams
Advanced skills in facilitation and data-driven decision-making to influence prioritization and maximize business results
High proficiency in guiding program delivery using functional and technical knowledge of product and software development lifecycles, process improvement techniques, and industry best practices
Preferred
History of leading through change and implementing best practices in change management
Experience crafting communication materials for diverse audiences, including presentations, policies, and reports
Ability to analyze bottlenecks and apply industry best practices to drive efficiencies across organizational boundaries
Track record of delivering large-scale B2C and B2B customer-centric solutions
Strong business acumen, capable of connecting and contextualizing customer and business value to the work of individuals and teams
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & travel reimbursement
Travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership
Company
Expedia Group
At Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE), we believe travel is a force for good – it opens minds, builds connections, and bridges divides.
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Funding
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$4.25BKey Investors
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2025-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $985M
2020-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $1.2B
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
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