Expedia Group
Director, Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Expedia Group, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Director, Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Expedia Group is committed to leveraging Artificial Intelligence to transform travel and the way we deliver it. Our AI strategy focuses on driving innovation and productivity with our products and partners, ensuring we remain at the forefront of AI advancements.
The Director will own the creation and execution of Expedia Group’s AI strategy, leading strategic initiatives, collaborating across teams, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for both traveler‑facing innovation and internal productivity.
Base pay range:
$197,000.00 – $275,500.00 per year. Location: Seattle, San Jose, or San Francisco. The role requires three in‑office days per week.
In This Role, You Will
Develop and execute Expedia Group’s AI strategy, balancing short‑term and long‑term priorities.
Collaborate with Product, Tech, Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Supply teams to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
Lead internal and external AI‑related initiatives, including partnerships and productivity projects.
Monitor AI trends and emerging technologies; identify opportunities for Expedia Group to leverage them.
Enable domain experts by providing insights, fostering connectivity, and ensuring alignment across strategies.
Represent Expedia Group in AI‑related discussions with partners and at industry events (travel required ~25%).
Experience & Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in AI, strategy, and technology with experience applying AI in product and operational contexts.
Strong strategic and technical acumen; able to translate vision into actionable plans.
Highly proactive, collaborative, and able to operate independently with a high degree of ownership.
Forward‑thinking and able to navigate frontier conversations on emerging technologies.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model, and career development resources, all to fuel our employees’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
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. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
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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The Director will own the creation and execution of Expedia Group’s AI strategy, leading strategic initiatives, collaborating across teams, and identifying opportunities to apply AI for both traveler‑facing innovation and internal productivity.
Base pay range:
$197,000.00 – $275,500.00 per year. Location: Seattle, San Jose, or San Francisco. The role requires three in‑office days per week.
In This Role, You Will
Develop and execute Expedia Group’s AI strategy, balancing short‑term and long‑term priorities.
Collaborate with Product, Tech, Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Supply teams to align AI initiatives with business objectives.
Lead internal and external AI‑related initiatives, including partnerships and productivity projects.
Monitor AI trends and emerging technologies; identify opportunities for Expedia Group to leverage them.
Enable domain experts by providing insights, fostering connectivity, and ensuring alignment across strategies.
Represent Expedia Group in AI‑related discussions with partners and at industry events (travel required ~25%).
Experience & Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in AI, strategy, and technology with experience applying AI in product and operational contexts.
Strong strategic and technical acumen; able to translate vision into actionable plans.
Highly proactive, collaborative, and able to operate independently with a high degree of ownership.
Forward‑thinking and able to navigate frontier conversations on emerging technologies.
Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time‑off, parental leave, a flexible work model, and career development resources, all to fuel our employees’ passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
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. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
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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