Director, Strategy – Artificial Intelligence

Expedia Group

Director shaping Expedia Group's AI strategy through collaboration on innovative technology initiatives for global travel. Leading strategic partnerships and engagements on emerging AI trends.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $224,000 - $313,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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%).

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness & travel reimbursement
Travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI strategystrategy consultingtechnology applicationproduct developmentoperational contextsemerging technologiesdata analysis

Soft Skills

strategic acumentechnical acumencollaborationproactivityindependenceownershipcommunicationinfluencing