Expedia, Inc.
Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager - Hotels.com
Expedia, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
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.
Role We are looking for a Strategy Senior Manager to join Hotels.com at Expedia Group. As an individual contributor, you will play a critical role in shaping Hotels.com’s global strategy, which is one of the largest brands in the Expedia portfolio with a fiercely loyal customer base. You will report to Hotels.com Head of Strategy & Planning. Your responsibilities will be to identify medium-to-long-term strategies for Hotels.com as well as working with cross-functional teams to bring global strategic initiatives to market.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Play a key role in defining and operationalizing key medium- and long-term strategic initiatives to improve consumer performance and competitive positioning
Evaluate strategic opportunities and develop perspectives on implications and actions for the traveler
Monitor the traveler ecosystem to identify market trends
Identify business / value driver opportunities and risks
Assess strategic options and work with key stakeholders to develop the business case
Communicate findings to senior stakeholders and build buy-in
Own end-to-end process from inception through market activation of strategic initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, Supply, Finance, and Analytics teams
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to drive informed business decisions
Performance Metrics: Regularly evaluate performance against targets against established financial KPIs
Global Alignment: Foster consistency and alignment across diverse markets
Qualifications
8+ years (with a Bachelor’s or 6+ years with a Master’s) of experience in strategy within consumer industries, ideally within travel and/or tech
Previous strategy experience at a consulting firm is preferred
Strategic mindset: think long-term, anticipate market trends, and adapt to changing business landscapes
In-depth business case development leveraging analysis in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to turn strategy into business results and drive growth
Project management and planning skills
Analytical thinking: leveraging data to inform decisions
Strong relationship-building: able to build a strong network across the various stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits The total cash range for this position in New York is $166,000.00 to $232,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $265,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $155,000.00 to $217,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $248,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. We offer wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
Accommodation 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.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and to be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
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.
2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
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.
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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.
Role We are looking for a Strategy Senior Manager to join Hotels.com at Expedia Group. As an individual contributor, you will play a critical role in shaping Hotels.com’s global strategy, which is one of the largest brands in the Expedia portfolio with a fiercely loyal customer base. You will report to Hotels.com Head of Strategy & Planning. Your responsibilities will be to identify medium-to-long-term strategies for Hotels.com as well as working with cross-functional teams to bring global strategic initiatives to market.
Responsibilities
Strategy Development: Play a key role in defining and operationalizing key medium- and long-term strategic initiatives to improve consumer performance and competitive positioning
Evaluate strategic opportunities and develop perspectives on implications and actions for the traveler
Monitor the traveler ecosystem to identify market trends
Identify business / value driver opportunities and risks
Assess strategic options and work with key stakeholders to develop the business case
Communicate findings to senior stakeholders and build buy-in
Own end-to-end process from inception through market activation of strategic initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, Supply, Finance, and Analytics teams
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage data analytics to drive informed business decisions
Performance Metrics: Regularly evaluate performance against targets against established financial KPIs
Global Alignment: Foster consistency and alignment across diverse markets
Qualifications
8+ years (with a Bachelor’s or 6+ years with a Master’s) of experience in strategy within consumer industries, ideally within travel and/or tech
Previous strategy experience at a consulting firm is preferred
Strategic mindset: think long-term, anticipate market trends, and adapt to changing business landscapes
In-depth business case development leveraging analysis in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to turn strategy into business results and drive growth
Project management and planning skills
Analytical thinking: leveraging data to inform decisions
Strong relationship-building: able to build a strong network across the various stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Compensation and Benefits The total cash range for this position in New York is $166,000.00 to $232,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $265,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $155,000.00 to $217,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $248,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. We offer wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
Accommodation 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.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and to be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
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.
2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
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.
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