Strategy Director

Priceline.com LLC; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary

Equity grant

Health & wellness coverage

Generous time off

Life and disability coverage

Employee travel perks

Job summary

Priceline.com LLC is seeking a Strategy Director to serve as the analytical and strategic backbone for setting direction, measuring progress, and communicating Priceline’s vision across the organization and Booking Holdings.

You will lead corporate strategy development, define the KPI framework, and partner with Commercial, Product, Technology, and Marketing teams to translate priorities into actionable plans, oversee executive presentations, and drive cross‑brand strategy initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in strategy, with a background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a combination of both strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills with experience conducting competitive benchmarking, customer and consumer research, market analysis, and business performance analysis.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to structure complex ideas and develop compelling executive‑ready presentations, briefs, and strategic narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders and sources into clear recommendations, frameworks, and strategic choices.
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, balancing analytical rigor with impactful communication.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Corporate Strategy: lead the analytical and synthesis work at the core of Priceline’s corporate strategy development, including researching the competitive landscape, sizing opportunities, building strategic frameworks, and defining the 1‑year and 3‑year ambitions and pillar priorities that guide the business forward.
• Build the Analytical Picture: conduct competitive benchmarking, market analysis, and customer and consumer research to develop a fact‑based view of where the market is heading and where Priceline is best positioned to win.
• Synthesize and Structure: translate complex inputs from business metrics, market data, leadership perspectives, and functional plans into concise, executive‑ready narratives, frameworks, and recommendations that support strategic decision‑making.
• Own the KPI Framework: define and maintain the corporate KPI structure that measures progress against strategic priorities, ensuring the right metrics are tracked, owned, and reported with rigor.
• Connect Corporate Strategy to Functional Plans: partner with leaders across Commercial, Product, Technology, Marketing, and other functions to translate corporate priorities into functional strategies, identify gaps, and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Drive Strategy Communication Deliverables: build executive‑ready presentations, briefs, updates, and written materials for Leadership Team meetings, Extended Leadership Team sessions, CEO updates, quarterly business reviews, and company‑wide forums.
• Contribute to Cross‑Brand and Booking Holdings Efforts: support cross‑brand strategy initiatives by developing analyses, recommendations, and deliverables that connect Priceline’s priorities to broader Booking Holdings conversations and opportunities.
• Operationalize the Plan: translate strategic priorities into action by mapping initiatives to owners, timelines, milestones, and success measures while building mechanisms to track and communicate progress.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Strategy Director

Reporting to the SVP of Strategy & Brand Marketing, you will serve as the analytical and strategic backbone of how Priceline sets direction, measures progress, and communicates its vision across the organization and Booking Holdings. This role is a key driver of Priceline’s 2027 ambitions and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Corporate Strategy: lead the analytical and synthesis work at the core of Priceline’s corporate strategy development, including researching the competitive landscape, sizing opportunities, building strategic frameworks, and defining the 1‑year and 3‑year ambitions and pillar priorities that guide the business forward.
• Build the Analytical Picture: conduct competitive benchmarking, market analysis, and customer and consumer research to develop a fact‑based view of where the market is heading and where Priceline is best positioned to win.
• Synthesize and Structure: translate complex inputs from business metrics, market data, leadership perspectives, and functional plans into concise, executive‑ready narratives, frameworks, and recommendations that support strategic decision‑making.
• Own the KPI Framework: define and maintain the corporate KPI structure that measures progress against strategic priorities, ensuring the right metrics are tracked, owned, and reported with rigor.
• Connect Corporate Strategy to Functional Plans: partner with leaders across Commercial, Product, Technology, Marketing, and other functions to translate corporate priorities into functional strategies, identify gaps, and drive cross‑functional alignment.
• Drive Strategy Communication Deliverables: build executive‑ready presentations, briefs, updates, and written materials for Leadership Team meetings, Extended Leadership Team sessions, CEO updates, quarterly business reviews, and company‑wide forums.
• Contribute to Cross‑Brand and Booking Holdings Efforts: support cross‑brand strategy initiatives by developing analyses, recommendations, and deliverables that connect Priceline’s priorities to broader Booking Holdings conversations and opportunities.
• Operationalize the Plan: translate strategic priorities into action by mapping initiatives to owners, timelines, milestones, and success measures while building mechanisms to track and communicate progress.

Qualifications

• 6‑10 years of experience in strategy, with a background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a combination of both strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and research skills with experience conducting competitive benchmarking, customer and consumer research, market analysis, and business performance analysis.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to structure complex ideas and develop compelling executive‑ready presentations, briefs, and strategic narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders and sources into clear recommendations, frameworks, and strategic choices.
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and storytelling, balancing analytical rigor with impactful communication.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams while maintaining quality and pace.
• Collaborative and relationship‑oriented, with experience building trust across functions and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and creating structure in evolving business environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• Illustrated history of living the values necessary to Priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: two days in‑office (Tuesday–Thursday) and the rest remote or onsite per manager.
• Competitive base salary $170,000–$210,000, plus potential annual bonus and/or equity grant.
• Health & wellness coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
• Generous time off: PTO, holidays, company‑wide Priceline Pause reset week, and paid volunteer days.
• Work/life support: up to 4 weeks per year from anywhere, parental leave, dependent care and family support resources, Summer Fridays, and office perks such as stocked kitchens and catered meals (varies by location).
• Financial security programs: retirement plans with company contributions, life and disability coverage, tax‑advantaged accounts.
• Signature travel perks: employee‑only discounts on hotels and flights, VIP deals, and Big Deal Bucks credits.
• Additional perks & discounts: travel and partner discounts, tuition support, legal support, and pet benefits.
• People‑first culture with Employee Resource Groups, social events, recognition programs, and service awards.

Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world.