Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.

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.

Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to join the Office of the CEO of Expedia Group. This is a strategic role, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO, where you will play an integral part in supporting the CEO-level priorities and strategic initiatives. As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing key strategic projects, driving agendas for key meetings, and providing support to the Chief of Staff, CEO, and the Leadership Team. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adept at managing competing priorities with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

What you'll do:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the Chief of Staff in the development of the company’s long-term strategic objectives and execution on key priorities, ensuring alignment across divisions 

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders across the organization to prepare agendas, facilitate communication and ensure the timely delivery of key priorities 

• Project Management: Lead and manage special projects and initiatives in support of the Chief of Staff to the CEO, ensuring that timelines and objectives are met 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in the preparation and review of internal and external communications, including board materials, executive briefings, and strategic presentations for many audiences 

• Ad hoc Support: Provide executive support including in facilitating decision-making processes and ensuring proper support to the CEO for her to drive her strategic agenda 

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in management consulting, project management, or strategic planning role, ideally in a top-tier consulting firm and/or fast-paced, high-growth technology organization.  MBA preferred. 

• Proven experience working with senior levels of the organization including with executive teams, senior management, and key business leaders 

• Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, business operations, and leadership support 

• Experience in a tech or innovation-driven industry is preferred, with an understanding of industry and market trends and opportunities. 

• Experience in supporting execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives t