Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager
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Changing and innovating in the market to drive Expedia Group’s growth is at the heart of what we do on the Strategy & Transformation team, and we are currently recruiting. If you want to be part of one of the most exciting brands in technology and are looking for your next high-profile role where you can define the paths through which we grow, read on.
As a Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager, you will define and drive strategic projects across the Private Label Solutions (PLS) organization and play a crucial role in evolving our business. PLS a leading player in the B2B travel distribution market, powering hundreds of Demand Partners across the globe with Expedia travel supply.
What you'll do:
Identify and evaluate key strategic trends, opportunities, and risks, with particular focus on growing the PLS business
Support the annual planning process and operationalize the plan by working with internal and external partners by gaining their consensus and active support
Work directly with senior leadership across PLS and Expedia Group to drive decision-making and alignment
Independently identify and frame opportunities in a structured, data-driven way to clearly communicate options, risks, trade-offs
Act as a change agent for ongoing innovations and efficiencies
Collaborate cross functionally to inspire change in the business by identifying and implementing the best ways of working across the organization
Examples of initiatives include identifying and launching new products or business models, developing pricing and go-to-market strategies, enhancing sales and operational effectiveness, investing in supply and demand, and managing post-merger integrations of teams, among others.
Who you are:
5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting and / or similar role in a leading technology company; MBA is a plus
A visionary with the ability to execute on end-to-end deliverables
Experienced in leading, running and mobilizing multiple stakeholders (including top executives) and balance multiple demands in a multifaceted fast-paced environment
Ambitious, self-aware, and able to drive success while working autonomously
Excellent problem solver with ability to synthesize and present complex concepts to both executive leadership and operational teams
Bias to action - with an appetite for driving business impact/execution
International experience and/or experience in online businesses or in the travel industry is preferred
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
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