Introduction to the team

The Lodging Connectivity team is committed to connecting a broad range of global hotel and vacation rental inventory to Expedia through partnerships with software companies and advanced API technology. Our vision is to integrate all lodging supply worldwide into the Expedia marketplace, delivering high-quality products and enjoyable experiences to travelers. We are a passionate group of product managers who are customer-focused and dedicated to leading the hospitality industry with innovation in API technology.

The focus of this role will be on innovating and growing our third-party inventory (3PI) offerings to address our customers' needs effectively, thereby reinforcing Expedia Group's position in the marketplace. An individual will cultivate and leverage collaborative relationships across varied teams to ensure our products not only meet market demands but also exceed them, solidifying our market leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Shape product vision and roadmap by aligning features to strategic goals, market insights, and EG’s broader strategy

• Represent voice of the partner through all stages of the product development lifecycle

• Drive backlog prioritization and Agile execution using defensible frameworks; write clear user stories and validate outputs for quality

• Translate technical and business requirements across audiences; communicate design decisions and the “why” behind product strategy

• Leverage emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML) and advanced analytics to identify opportunities, optimize performance, and inform decisions

• Develop business cases tied to financial outcomes; define measurable KPIs/OKRs to measure product success; apply sound data-driven judgment in prioritization and trade-offs

• Engage and influence stakeholders across cross-functional teams, fostering trust, inclusivity, and collaborative decision-making

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years for Bachelor's 0-2 years for Master's

• Functional/Technical Skills: Agile practices, AL/ML, Data science principles, Scientific method, Reverse engineering, Business acumen and strong listening skills

• Communication (engineering, cross-functional teams, senior leaders)

• Experience with API technology and/or B2B integrations

• Results-oriented and skilled at setting clear success metrics and using data to ensure each initiative delivers meaningful value to partners and the business

• Ambitious and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, comfortable working across multiple time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in hospitality, travel, marketplaces, or supply-driven businesses

• Experience translating use cases into technical requirements

• Experience reviewing API specifications and providing feedback on missing business needs

• Experience in customer-facing product discovery and discussion

• Experience in business case creation and strong written communications

Please note that this role is only available in the following locations: Seattle in alignment with our flexible work model which requires employees to be in-office at least three days a week. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.