Director - Strategy & Transformation

Company: Expedia Group
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Expedia Director, Strategy & Transformation Expedia for Business (E4B) is looking for a strategic forward-looking Director, Strategy and Transformation to play a meaningful role in evolving our business and redefining the travel industry. Do you want to help people go places? Come travel with us!In this role, you lead change for the next generation of travel challenges and opportunities. You will be responsible for strategic projects that drive transformational change for our Travel Partners across our Lodging, Air and Ground Transport businesses. This includes defining objectives and priorities, evaluating investment priorities and ensuring results.If you enjoy being results-oriented, collaborative, and owning end-to-end strategic projects then join this dynamic and mighty team! What you'll do

• Recognize and frame strategic opportunities in a structured, analytical way to clearly communicate options, risks, and trade-offs
• Collaborate cross functionally to inspire change by identifying and implementing the best ways of working across the organization
• Drive decision-making and alignment by working across E4B and Expedia Group
• Lead strategic projects and lead investigations to drive the business forward
• Facilitate the delivery of the annual plan and divisional scorecard results
• Examples of initiatives: Identifying and launching new products or business models, pricing and go-to-market strategy, sales and operational efficiency, supply/demand investments, post-merger integrations of teams, etc. Who you are
  • You bring excellent quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills and an ability to translate metrics, research and trends into viable strategies
  • You have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate issues and influence others, including experience communicating complex information to senior leaders
  • You see the 'big picture' and to effectively prioritize and drive multiple projects
  • You are a self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced and fluid environment
  • You are a team player who actively promotes & encourages diversity of thought
  • 10+ years' experience in strategy consulting and / or similar role in a leading technology company; MBA a plus
  • Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and proven experience in modeling, analysis, research and presentation creationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's 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 make people's lives better - that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them to 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 consumer 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 -, HomeAway -, Orbitz -, Travelocity -, Wotif -, lastminute.com.au -, ebookers -, CheapTickets -, Hotwire -, Classic Vacations -, Expedia - Media Solutions, CarRentals.com---, Expedia Local Expert -, Expedia - CruiseShipCenters -, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo -.#LI-CM1 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 -, Egencia -, trivago -, Orbitz -, Travelocity -, Hotwire -, Wotif -, ebookers -, CheapTickets -, Expedia Group--- Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert -, CarRentals.com---, and Expedia Cruises---. - 2021 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 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, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. 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 -, Egencia -, trivago -, Orbitz -, Travelocity -, Hotwire -, Wotif -, ebookers -, CheapTickets -, Expedia Group--- Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert -, CarRentals.com---, and Expedia Cruises---.
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