Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

Company: ENGINEERINGUK
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.Employer Expedia Group Location Seattle, Washington, United States Salary USD 155,000.00 - 217,000.00 ;USD 248,000.00 Closing date 8 Jun 2025View more categories View less categories Sector Travel and Tourism Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full TimeExpedia 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.

Senior Strategic Initiatives Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager to join the Office of the CEO of Expedia Group. This is a strategic role, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff to the CEO, where you will play an integral part in supporting the CEO-level priorities and strategic initiatives. As Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing key strategic projects, driving agendas for key meetings, and providing support to the Chief of Staff, CEO, and the Leadership Team. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is adept at managing competing priorities with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

What you'll do:

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Support the Chief of Staff in the development of the company`s long-term strategic objectives and execution on key priorities, ensuring alignment across divisions
  
  
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders across the organization to prepare agendas, facilitate communication and ensure the timely delivery of key priorities
    
    
    • Project Management: Lead and manage special projects and initiatives in support of the Chief of Staff to the CEO, ensuring that timelines and objectives are met
      
      
      • Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in the preparation and review of internal and external communications, including board materials, executive briefings, and strategic presentations for many audiences
        
        
        • Ad hoc Support: Provide executive support including in facilitating decision-making processes and ensuring proper support to the CEO for her to drive her strategic agenda
          
          Experience and Qualifications:
          
          
          • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in management consulting, project management, or strategic planning role, ideally in a top-tier consulting firm and/or fast-paced, high-growth technology organization. MBA preferred.
            
            
            • Proven experience working with senior levels of the organization including with executive teams, senior management, and key business leaders
              
              
              • Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, business operations, and leadership support
                
                
                • Experience in a tech or innovation-driven industry is preferred, with an understanding of industry and market trends and opportunities.
                  
                  
                  • Experience in supporting execution of cross-functional strategic initiatives that are top priority for the business
                    
                    
                    • Leadership and Influence: Ability to effectively engage, collaborate with, and influence colleagues and leaders at across all levels of the organization, driving effective alignment across teams and initiatives
                      
                      
                      • Strategic Thinking, and Data-driven Problem Solving and data: Deep understanding of business strategy, with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify challenges, and drive productive solutions. Ability to problem-solve at all levels of the business from operational details to high-level business strategy. Ability to breakdown complex problems, identify opportunities for improvement, and present compelling recommendations
                        
                        
                        • Strong Organizational and project management skills including the agility to multitask across competing priorities under time pressure. Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, delivering to deadlines and desired outcomes
                          
                          
                          • Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft compelling executive summaries, presentations, and reports for diverse audiences.
                            
                            
                            • Integrity & Growth Mindset High degree of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and integrity. Curiosity and learning mindset to continually do better for the business
                              
                              
                              • Adaptability: Able to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with a positive can-do attitude
                                
                                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.
                                
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                                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.CompanyWho we areWe are travelers and technologists. We work across time zones, hemispheres, cultures, and languages. We thrive on breaking things down and building them back up again until they're even better.We know travel can be hard. But we also know it's worth it every time. And because we believe travel is a force for good, we take our roles seriously. We're here to build great products and create connections that truly bring good into the world.Accommodations and adjustmentsWe're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions.If you require an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or recruitment process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request Form.We're a diverse company, that feels like a communityWhen you join Expedia Group you become part of a global network of passionate travelers and technologists. Everyone is welcome here, and we take purposeful steps to create and nurture a diverse, open culture.
                                
                                We find meaning in the work we do: together, we can broaden horizons, strengthen connections, and bridge divides.We're a truly global company, with offices on almost every continent. Our hybrid working policy empowers our employees to enjoy the benefits of remote working while staying connected to their colleagues.
                                
                                No matter where you are - or where you dream of being - we've got opportunities for you to explore.Our industry-leading benefits package enables you to create a fulfilling career while staying healthy, happy, and well.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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