Director, Strategy & Transformation

Company: Expedia
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

ExpediaWe revolutionize travel through the power of technology.As a Director in TPG Strategy & Transformation, you will have full ownership to drive impact and execute strategic projects across the Expedia Group (EG) Travel Partners Group (TPG). TPG is a strategically crucial organization that handles our core relationships with more than 500,000 Global Hotel Partners in 200 countries. These Hotel Partners are our valued suppliers as well as B2B customers. This position will act as essential business partner to the TPG group to develop and execute business strategy, in close coordination with Product teams and our Brands.Who you are:10 years of experience, with a preference for those with a management consulting and/ or a similar role in a leading technology company3-5 years in top tier consulting companies a plus; MBA strongly preferredAbility to lead, influence & mobilize multiple partners (including top executives) and demands in a dynamic change-oriented environmentAbility to strategize, design and execute towards ambitious goals, and generate creative new approaches to solving business problemsSelf-motivated, self-aware and able to drive collaborative success with limited mentorshipExcellent communication skills with ability to present complex concepts to both executive leadership and operational teamsSuperior problem solving and analytical skills, takes a data-driven, analytical approach to draw upon business insight where information is incompleteResults-oriented, appetite for driving business impact / execution, including in a highly autonomous roleTeammate - Creates a climate of inclusion and implements expansive strategies to bring a diverse set of perspectives to the team and solutionsInternational experience and/or online or travel industry a plusWhat you'll do:Identify and evaluate key strategic trends, opportunities & risks with particular focus on how we can drive effectiveness across the teamFrame the found opportunities including organic and inorganic growth options into specific initiatives and obtain agreementDevelop & effectively operationalize TPG strategy and operating plan with internal and external Expedia partners by gaining their consensus and active supportExecute the strategy and monitor the business impact of initiatives (e.g. revenue, penetration, etc.) measuring the impact and status of initiatives across ExpediaAct as the change engine for ongoing innovations in the travel supply industry, identifying and broadly implementing the best ways of working across the organizationServe as the voice of TPG into broader Expedia Group global projects, ensuring input and feedback from the TPG organization is well-captured and integrated, collaborating closely with product development and other teamsInitiatives may include for example: sales and operational effectiveness, scoping and launching new lines of business, supply/demand investments, pricing and go-to-market strategy, supply portfolio optimization, post-merger integrations of supply teams etc.Why join us: Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are a global travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and bring the world within reach --- that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so. Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia--, Hotels.com--, Expedia-- Partner Solutions, Egencia--, trivago--, Vrbo--, Orbitz--, Travelocity--, Wotif--, ebookers--, CheapTickets--, Hotwire--, Expedia-- Media Solutions, CarRentals.com---, Expedia Local Expert--, Expedia Cruises--- and SilverRail Technologies, Inc. For more information, visit .Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.Full time

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