Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We re building a more open world. Join us.
Introduction to team :
Our team is looking for passionate Innovators to enhance our next-generation partner connectivity platform. This cutting-edge platform connects with over 6,500 supply partners, supporting millions of users every year in finding the perfect travel products. Our platform is the backbone of Expedias business, creating an efficient two-way marketplace that bridges supply and demand. It supports all primary lines of business Lodging, Air, Cars, Cruise, Ground Transport, and Activities with diverse integration methods, from direct connections to sourcing via GDSs. With over 50 Tier-1 services and more than 8TB of data produced each month, our organisation thrives on innovation, offering you the chance to challenge yourself and make a significant impact. At Expedia, we believe in experimentation and encourage you to explore new technologies while maintaining a healthy balance between short-term achievements and long-term goals. We are committed to crafting exceptional experiences that delight our customers and enhance every traveler s journey. Join us and be part of a team that is not only shaping the future of travel but also offering a place where your professional and personal growth is valued. Together, lets make travel better for everyone!
In this role, you will:
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Drive the delivery of technical projects, processes and programs for key Activities Search and Supply initiatives to ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability.
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Manage the end to end lifecycle of multiple cross-functional programs and projects simultaneously, from planning to launch.
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Guide and manage the usage of Agile methodologies to simplify project delivery and accelerate execution.
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Collaborate with Product, Design and Engineering leads to transition business and technical requirements into organized and actionable execution plans.
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Manage dependencies, proactively identify risks, and recommend mitigation plans before they become blockers.
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Identify, implement and evangelize process improvements across the teams you interact with and the wider Product, Design & Engineering org.
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Implement, manage and iterate on operational processes such as status reporting and goal setting.
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Use influence to drive decision-making, and foster alignment and accountability while dealing with ambiguity.
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Drives complex technical projects requiring coordination across teams and organizations for Expedia to establish strategy and direction of execution within a program.
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Proactively contributes to cross team collaboration and leads alignment of work with broader initiatives tailoring messaging to audience and filters relevant communication.
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Guides functional peers and partners on how to use standard frameworks and methodologies.
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Contributes to events (for example workshops) to help others develop functional knowledge and acumen, both within and across teams.
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Demonstrates a critical understanding of business processes and challenges to recommend and develop solutions to meet unique business needs and achieve objectives.
Experience and qualifications:
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Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent Engineering discipline.
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Postgraduate degree is a plus.
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Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are an added advantage.
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Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
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Higher education or specialized training may be considered in lieu of some experience.
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Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
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Initial hands-on experience in software development is preferred.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
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Understanding of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
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Experience in working across different brands or business units is a plus.
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Proven ability to work effectively in multi-brand or cross-functional environments.
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Strong interpersonal skills to manage diverse teams and stakeholders.
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Demonstrates mastery of required capabilities.
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Able to clearly articulate and apply these capabilities in real-world scenarios.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request .
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