Director Technical Program Management , Planning

Expedia, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 231,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Travel discounts

Job summary

Expedia Group seeks a Director of Technical Program Management & Planning to translate the CTO's strategic vision into scalable execution. You will lead the TPM organization, align engineering and product roadmaps, and drive complex cross-functional programs with an emphasis on AI-enabled planning and governance.

You will partner with senior technology and product leaders to optimize resources, prioritize investments, and establish operating rhythms across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; equivalent experience considered.
• 12+ years of relevant experience with 4+ years in TPM leadership at director level.
• Ability to partner with Engineering and Product leadership to shape portfolio and investments.
• Experience establishing or scaling a TPM craft/community with clear standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CTO-aligned TPM team with AI-native practices.
• Own and curate the TPM program slate and intake criteria.
• Plan annual and quarterly cycles with Product and Engineering.
• Manage headcount and allocation across sub-areas for visibility and delivery.
• Drive AI-native TPM workflows and governance for responsible AI adoption.
• Collaborate with Analytics to enable data-driven rebalancing and resource optimization.

Skills

TPM leadership

Enterprise planning

AI/ML in TPM

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Director Technical Program Management , Planning

At Expedia Group, technology is at the center of how we power global travel. As Director, Technical Program Management & Planning, you will play a pivotal role in translating the CTO's strategic vision into execution at scale. This leader will oversee the Technical Program Management function supporting the organization's most critical technology initiatives while shaping the planning, prioritization, and operating rhythms that align Engineering and Product investments across the portfolio. Balancing strategic influence with operational rigor, you will partner closely with senior technology and product leaders to ensure resources, roadmaps, and execution are focused on the work that matters most. This is a highly visible leadership role for a systems thinker who can drive complex cross-functional programs, establish planning excellence, and serve as a trusted advisor on where and how technical program management can create the greatest impact.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop the CTO-aligned Technical Program Management team, setting the standard for AI-native TPM craft and ensuring delivery against scorecard, say-do ratio, and AI adoption outcomes.
• Own and curate the CTO TPM program slate, defining and refining intake, triage, and handoff criteria so the team focuses on the most complex, cross-cutting, and high-impact initiatives across Tech.
• Architect and run the planning and operating cadence for annual and quarterly cycles, translating top-level strategic priorities into clear, capacity-checked, initiative-level plans in close partnership with Product and Engineering.
• Manage engineering commitments and headcount allocation across subdivisions, building and maintaining the visibility layer that connects strategic goals to execution, including progress, scope, and delivery mix.
• Drive the TPM community of practice and cross-organizational standards, tooling, and development, advancing an AI-native operating model and safely integrating AI/ML-enabled solutions into TPM workflows to improve planning and delivery outcomes.
• Partner with Analytics and other stakeholders to turn planning into a continuous feedback loop, using data and AI-assisted insights to inform mid-quarter rebalancing, optimize resource allocation, and improve predictability across the portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience for Bachelor's or 10+ years for Master's, including at least 4 years leading TPM teams or a TPM function with Director-level people leadership scope across multiple engineering groups or equivalent experience
• Proven experience running enterprise-scale annual and quarterly planning cycles, including capacity planning, commitment tracking, and headcount allocation across several engineering organizations or subdivisions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic peer to Engineering and Product leadership, influencing where TPM and engineering investment is focused and shaping the portfolio rather than only executing assigned backlogs.
• Experience establishing or scaling a TPM craft/community capability, including defining leveling frameworks, competency standards, and mentorship or development pathways for TPMs.
• Fluency with modern AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows used in program management, including practical experience applying AI/ML concepts to real-world planning, risk prediction, or status synthesis, and defining governance for responsible use.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience partnering with centralized Analytics or BI teams to design and evolve dynamic, data-driven resource allocation and portfolio models that respond to changing priorities and delivery signals.
• Background operating in a matrixed organization with both centralized and embedded TPM structures, including clarifying roles, responsibilities, and engagement models with Product Program Management and engineering leadership.
• Hands‑on leadership using Jira‑based or comparable delivery hierarchies to connect strategic priorities to execution, and to support scalable portfolio tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence at scale, including simplifying and automating planning and allocation processes, and safely integrating and operating AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve program visibility, decision quality, and throughput.
• Advanced proficiency with AI-powered portfolio and planning practices (such as AI‑assisted risk/status reporting, predictive delivery insights, or AI-native TPM workflows), with a track record of leading organization‑wide adoption of these practices and familiarity with AI‑driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real world products.

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $231,000.00 to $323,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $369,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.The total cash range for this position in San Jose is $249,000.00 to $348,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $398,500.00, 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 and perks

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

Important notice

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Equal 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, 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.