Director, Strategy (Artificial Intelligence)

Director, Strategy (Artificial Intelligence)

Please note this role is only available in Seattle, San Jose, or San Francisco and follows our flexible work model, which requires three in-office days a week.

The Director, Strategy (Artificial Intelligence) will own the creation and execution of Expedia Group's AI strategy. This role will lead strategic initiatives, collaborate across teams, and identify opportunities to apply AI for both traveler-facing innovation and internal productivity. The Director will ensure Expedia Group stays current on AI trends and will connect AI strategy across business domains to deliver measurable impact.

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:

• Experience in strategy consulting work highly preferred.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in 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.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay Range (Seattle): $207,500.00 to $290,500.00. Potential to increase pay up to $332,000.00 based on ongoing performance.

Pay Range (San Jose): $224,000.00 to $313,500.00. Potential to increase pay up to $358,500.00 based on ongoing performance.

Pay Range (San Francisco): $224,000.00 to $313,500.00. Potential to increase pay up to $358,500.00 based on ongoing performance.

The total cash range 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.

We provide a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent membership.

Accommodation Requests

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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