Senior Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning

Join Expedia Group as a Senior Technical Program Manager - Machine Learning

Are you a well-rounded professional with technical, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills? Expedia Group is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our Data Science teams. In this role, you will be instrumental in building the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) models that power one of the world's most extensive recommendation systems in the travel space.

What You Will Do

This role involves complex responsibilities that require machine learning knowledge and experience in multi-stakeholder environments. As a member of our ML Program Management team, you will:

• Develop work plans to meet Expedia Group, Division, and Stakeholder strategic objectives.
• Communicate complex topics to product leads and executives in clear, straightforward language.
• Support and collaborate with multiple teams of machine learning scientists.
• Work with product managers and technical leaders to conceive, scope, prioritize, architect, develop, and deliver strategic machine learning applications.
• Think tactically and strategically to ensure effective end-to-end program management through a solid understanding of product requirements, timelines, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering and product owners to craft program requirements, set priorities, and establish the scope.
• Optimize scope, schedule, and resources accordingly to manage cross-functional dependencies, risks, and changes while also supporting team health.
• Define and report key results and performance metrics and drive day-to-day team standups and cross-team coordination.
• Coordinate the software development activities of Machine Learning Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers teams.
• Establish mechanisms to optimize team effectiveness. Lead prioritization meetings and status meetings with stakeholders at a regular cadence.
• Coordinate and communicate progress and trade-offs among multiple partners.
• Develop a tangible technical understanding of our marketplace and its machine-learning services.
• Foster and mentor agile development practices for the team.
• Lead with empathy and understanding, and create a safe space to share ideas.

Who You Are

We are looking for an experienced program manager with excellent communication and technical skills who can empathize with diverse groups and tailor communications to the capacity and needs of different groups. This job requires good listening skills, a talent for delivering compelling presentations, and the ability to communicate sophisticated technical content. We seek candidates with proven experience and a history of effectively delivering sophisticated software systems. We expect our team members to bring:

• Domain knowledge of or passion for data science, ML engineering, and data engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on technical program management with agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Excellent time management, resource management, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with fundamental business, economics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science concepts.
• Strong communication ability on technical content.
• Knowledge of and experience in software engineering and operations.
• Preferred experience with ML systems in production.

Compensation and Benefits

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $173,000 to $242,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $277,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

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.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Join us in our mission to create transformative tech that enables unforgettable experiences for all travelers, everywhere.