Program Manager -III at Expedia Group

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Agile Program Management, Scrum, Kanban, Requirements Gathering, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Risk Mitigation, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, Tax Technology, Finance Technology, Accounting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. About the Team: Global Finance Technology (GFT) is seeking a Program Manager (Individual Contributor) to drive complex, cross-functional tax technology initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of technology, tax, and accounting, ensuring we deliver scalable, compliant solutions that support Expedia Group’s global finance objectives. In this role, you will: Own planning and execution of cross-functional finance programs from concept through launch. Define and manage scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics to deliver predictable outcomes. Agile Program Management (Scrum & Kanban) Partner closely with engineering teams throughout their sprint cycles. Track Agile delivery metrics and remove impediments to keep teams moving. Requirements & Tax/Accounting Alignment Lead requirements gathering with Tax, Accounting, and Finance stakeholders; translate regulatory and business needs into clear, testable deliverables. Ensure traceability from requirements through design, build, testing, and go-live for tax subledger, reporting, and compliance capabilities. Stakeholder & Communication Management Build strong partnerships across Tax, Accounting, Product, and Engineering. Run effective cross-functional forums, clearly communicate status, risks, and decisions, and drive alignment on trade-offs. Governance & Delivery Excellence Maintain integrated plans, RAID logs, and executive-ready reporting. Use Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira to document scope, track delivery, and provide program transparency. Proactively identify risks and issues and drive mitigation plans. Minimum Qualifications: Proven program management experience driving complex, cross-functional technology initiatives end to end. Demonstrated success working with engineering teams in Agile (Scrum and Kanban) environments, including facilitating ceremonies and partnering with engineering leads on planning and execution. Strong requirements analysis skills; ability to translate regulatory/tax/accounting needs into actionable technical work and user stories. Experience working with Tax and Accounting stakeholders. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills; able to work across time zones and functions. Comfortable using Confluence, SharePoint, and Jira for documentation, collaboration, and delivery tracking. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 5+ years of program or technical program management experience in technology, finance, or tax/finance systems. Hands-on experience with Agile delivery (Scrum and/or Kanban). Demonstrated ability to operate independently and drive results in a matrixed, global organization. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree. Experience in tax, accounting, or finance technology programs (strongly preferred). PMP certification. Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe). Accommodation requests If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. 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, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) 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. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is lifeatexpediagroup.com/jobs.

Responsibilities

This role involves owning the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional finance programs from concept through launch, defining scope, milestones, and success metrics. The Program Manager will partner closely with engineering teams in Agile cycles, track delivery metrics, and remove impediments to ensure predictable outcomes.