Senior Technical Program Manager

Overview As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will lead complex, cross‑domain initiatives that sit at the intersection of technology delivery, execution discipline, and organizational effectiveness. You will be responsible for driving alignment from strategy through execution, bringing structure to ambiguity, clarity to priorities, and rigor to delivery. This role requires a senior leader who can navigate both deep technical programs while also shaping our operating model and influencing stakeholders through new ways of working. You will have strong stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working closely with engineering, product, data, and business leaders to ensure outcomes are delivered predictably and at scale. Responsibilities Drive complex, cross‑functional technical programs from definition through delivery, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and partner teams to achieve agreed business outcomes Translate strategic objectives into clear, executable program plans with detailed scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics, and continuously manage risk, issues, and trade‑offs Lead coordination of multiple technical teams and services, facilitating architecture, system design, API design, and data modeling discussions to ensure cohesive end‑to‑end solutions Establish and run effective program operating rhythms, including governance, status, and decision forums, using data and metrics to provide clear visibility into program health and to influence stakeholders Foster operational excellence by defining and driving standards for quality, reliability, security, and scalability across programs, including readiness, launch, and post‑launch support processes Apply familiarity with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real‑world products, and safely integrate and operate AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve outcomes across multiple domains and services Minimum Qualifications Proven experience leading large‑scale, cross‑functional technical programs with ownership across multiple services or domains, including end‑to‑end delivery accountability Solid background working closely with software engineering teams on system design, low‑level design, API design, and data modeling, with the ability to understand and challenge technical approaches Demonstrated ability to manage complex dependency maps, risks, and trade‑offs across organizations, using data and metrics to drive decisions and communicate program status and outcomes Familiarity with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real‑world products, including safely integrating and operating AI/ML‑enabled solutions that improve customer or business outcomes Preferred Qualifications Experience driving technical programs that operate at significant scale, with demanding reliability, performance, and security requirements across multiple services or platforms Track record of influencing technical and architectural direction across teams or domains, facilitating decisions that balance short‑term delivery needs with long‑term architectural health Demonstrated excellence in building and improving program management frameworks, operational processes, and metrics that raise the bar on execution quality and predictability across organizations Experience applying AI/ML capabilities or AI‑assisted tooling within complex technical programs to improve developer productivity, customer experiences, or operational efficiency, while ensuring safe and compliant usage aligned to organizational standards Salary The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $184,500.00 to $258,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $295,000.00, 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. Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr