Director, Technical Program Management – Planning

Expedia Group

Director of Technical Program Management leading the oversight of Tech initiatives at Expedia Group. Shaping strategies, planning cycles, and resource allocation for critical programs.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSeattle • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $231,000 - $323,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Technical Program Management teams, with a strong focus on AI-native practices, strategic planning, and cross-organizational collaboration. Proven ability to influence engineering and product leadership while optimizing resource allocation and improving delivery outcomes through data-driven insights.

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Technical Program Management LeadershipAI-Driven Systems FluencyEnterprise-Scale Planning CyclesCapacity Planning and Commitment TrackingTPM Community Development

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Hard Skills

Technical Program ManagementCapacity PlanningCommitment TrackingHeadcount AllocationAI/ML Concepts ApplicationStrategic PlanningRisk PredictionStatus SynthesisMentorship DevelopmentGovernance for Responsible Use

Soft Skills

Influencing LeadershipCross-Organizational CollaborationCommunity Building

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled SolutionsProgram Management ToolsData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

AI-Native TPMEngineering GroupsPortfolio ManagementTPM Craft StandardsContinuous Feedback Loop

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
wellness and travel reimbursement
travel discounts
International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership