Senior Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program Manager

Introduction to the team

The Lodging Supply Organization at Expedia Group builds and operates the partner connectivity platform that integrates lodging supply from global partners into the Expedia marketplace. Using an in-house platform and APIs, we enable millions of travelers to discover lodging, shop ancillaries, and access rich content via a two-way marketplace that connects supply and demand.

We focus on scalable, high-performance systems and are building the next‑generation connectivity platform. Our work spans APIs, tools, services, and processes for end-to-end partner integration. Typical technologies include Java/Kotlin, Spring, GraphQL/REST/gRPC, MSSQL, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, Redis, AWS, Datadog and Splunk. We encourage experimentation with new technologies while balancing short- and long-term goals, and we prioritize product quality and delightful customer experiences.

In this role, you will drive complex technical projects requiring coordination across teams and organizations to establish strategy and direction of execution within programs. Lead end-to-end lifecycle management of multiple cross-functional initiatives from planning to launch.

In this role, you will:

• Lead increasingly adaptive, ambiguous programs and highly complex technical projects
• Build program structure from scratch, including business case, prioritization alignment, team engagement, stakeholder identification, and budget management
• Integrate timelines and milestones across projects, identifying synergies and dependencies
• Define team governance, control mechanisms, and processes to improve execution and delivery
• Proactively identify and mitigate issues and risks, leveraging experience to anticipate impacts at scale
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with stakeholders across teams and organizations to develop effective solutions
• Partner with business to ensure connection to overarching strategy, aligned prioritization and make recommendations

Minimum qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent Engineering discipline
• Experience: 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Technical Skills: Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD)
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Methodology Expertise: Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile engineering practices
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders in multi-brand environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)
• Initial hands-on software development experience
• Experience working across different brands or business units
• Industry knowledge of travel technology and marketplace platforms