Technical Program Manager III

Traveltechessentialist; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading travel technology company in Switzerland is seeking a Technical Program Manager III to drive complex technical programs and support lodging partners with data-driven insights. In this role, you will manage backend service development projects, collaborate across teams, track progress, and enhance agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in program management, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle. Join this innovative team to help shape the future of travel.

Leistungen

Exciting travel perks

Generous time-off

Career development resources

Qualifikationen

• 4–6 years in technical program or project management in software development.
• Demonstrated technical depth with strong engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage technical projects spanning backend service development and big data processing.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to define project scope.
• Monitor resource allocation for assigned projects.

Kenntnisse

Technical program management

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Ausbildung

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

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 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.

At Expedia Group, our mission is to power global travel for everyone, everywhere. Within our Product & Technology division, we build innovative products, services, and tools that deliver high‑quality experiences for travelers, partners, and employees. Our unified technology platform—powered by data and machine learning—enables secure, personalised, and differentiated experiences that drive loyalty and satisfaction. As part of this mission, our team focuses on unlocking the power of data to help hotel partners and vacation rental owners understand their performance, identify opportunities, and take meaningful action in the marketplace.

Technical Program Manager III

As a Technical Program Manager III, you will drive complex technical programs that enable data‑driven insights for our lodging partners. You will coordinate across multiple teams, proactively identify risks, and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that leverage big data processing and backend services. This role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while fostering collaboration in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage technical projects that span backend service development, big data processing, and API exposure
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and data science teams to define scope, requirements, success metrics, and technical design
• Develop and maintain project schedules, prioritize tasks, and track progress toward milestones
• Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation planning to ensure timely delivery
• Run Agile ceremonies and mentor teams on best practices
• Triage internal support requests
• Coordinate stakeholders across global teams to align on objectives and resolve dependencies proactively
• Monitor resource allocation for assigned projects
• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities to streamline workflows across organizational boundaries
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences

Experience and Qualifications:

• 4–6 years in technical program or project management in software development, preferably in data‑driven environments
• Demonstrated technical depth with strong engineering fundamentals, including the ability to understand code, contribute to design reviews, and ideally prior hands‑on software engineering experience
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities
• Analytical mindset for assessing bottlenecks and improving processes
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in technology or program management

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