Director, Data Science - Analytics

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.

Introduction to the Team

Expedia B2B is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We bring Expedia Group's innovative technology and distribution solutions to partners across the world. These businesses include global financial institutions, corporate managed travel, offline travel agents, global travel suppliers (like major airlines) and many more.

As a leader on the Analytics team, you'll play a pivotal role in developing data-driven strategies that power our B2B marketplace. You'll lead a talented team of analytics professionals, fostering excellence and innovation while partnering with senior stakeholders across the organization to influence product roadmaps and business outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of analytics managers and senior analysts, creating an environment of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
• Partner with VP/SVP-level stakeholders within B2B’s Commercial Operations and Partner Experience team to influence organizational strategy, translating complex business challenges into actionable analytics initiatives
• Oversee the delivery of multi-year analytics roadmaps and programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable impact
• Guide teams in applying advanced analytics techniques, machine learning concepts, and statistical methods to create meaningful change for our B2B partners
• Establish best practices for analytics engineering, model development, and data visualization across the broader analytics organization
• Develop talent management strategies including recruitment, performance evaluation, succession planning, and cross-functional development opportunities
• Foster collaboration with Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Product teams to design scalable solutions and next-generation tooling
• Champion inclusive design principles and data democratization, empowering stakeholders through automated dashboards, training, and self-service analytics
• Present insights and recommendations to large audiences, clearly communicating technical concepts to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders
• Stay current with industry trends in AI, machine learning, and analytics methodologies, identifying opportunities to apply innovations within our domain

Experience and Qualifications

• PhD, Master's, or bachelor’s degree in mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience
• 12+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or comparable role
• 4+ years of experience managing analytical teams, including demonstrated experience developing managers who lead teams of analysts
• Proven track record creating meaningful changes through multi-year roadmaps or programs with measurable business impact
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python, R, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience applying statistical techniques, experimental design (A/B testing, causal inference), and machine learning concepts to solve business problems
• Proficient communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting senior leadership and facilitating strategic decision-making
• Experience recruiting, evaluating talent, and participating in peer and team performance reviews

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.

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