Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

Company: Expedia, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

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 we all win when one of us succeeds.We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including 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. Join us as we build a more open world.Senior Strategic Initiatives ManagerWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to join the Office of the CEO at Expedia Group. This strategic role reports directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO and involves supporting CEO-level priorities and strategic initiatives. You will manage key projects, facilitate agendas for important meetings, and support the Chief of Staff, CEO, and Leadership Team. The role requires thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high professionalism and discretion.What you'll do:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the development of the company's long-term strategic objectives and ensure alignment across divisions.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to prepare agendas, facilitate communication, and ensure timely delivery of priorities.
• Project Management: Lead and manage special projects supporting the Chief of Staff, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in preparing and reviewing communications, including board materials, executive briefings, and strategic presentations.
• Ad hoc Support: Provide executive support, facilitate decision-making, and support the CEO in driving her strategic agenda.Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7+ years in management consulting, project management, or strategic planning, preferably in a top-tier firm or fast-paced tech organization. MBA preferred.
• Proven experience working with senior organizational leaders and teams.
• Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, business operations, and leadership support.
• Experience in a tech or innovation-driven industry is preferred, with understanding of industry trends.
• Experience supporting execution of strategic initiatives critical to the business.
• Leadership and influence skills to engage and align colleagues across all levels.
• Deep strategic thinking, data-driven problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities positively.The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $155,000 to $217,000, with potential to increase up to $248,000 based on performance. Starting pay varies based on location, skills, and experience, and may be adjusted in the future.Accommodation requestsIf you need assistance during the application process due to a disability or health condition, please contact our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the .We are proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and for our award-winning culture by Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.Our brands include: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. All rights reserved. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50Employment offers will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition team. Be cautious with personal information and note that we do not send job offers via email or messaging unless prior contact has been made. Our official website is .Expedia is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. We participate in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.
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