Sr. Technical Program Manager (Emerging Business - AdTech)
- Pay
- $171,500 – $240,000 per year
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Listed
- 2 days ago
In this role, you will
- Lead complex, cross-functional technical programs from planning through delivery, aligning engineering, product, and business stakeholders around measurable outcomes.
- Establish program strategy, milestones, dependencies, risks, and operating mechanisms across multiple services, teams, or technical domains.
- Drive execution through clear communication, data-informed decision-making, structured problem solving, and timely escalation of issues that may affect delivery.
- Partner with technical leaders on system design, API design, data modeling, architecture decisions, and delivery plans for scalable solutions.
- Improve program predictability and operational excellence by establishing metrics, identifying process gaps, and implementing mechanisms that strengthen quality, reliability, and efficiency.
- Safely integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve outcomes, while demonstrating familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows and applying AI/ML concepts to real-world products.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical, business, or equivalent field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Significant experience leading technical programs involving multiple engineering teams, services, or interdependent workstreams.
- Demonstrated ownership of program strategy, planning, execution, dependency management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across a technical domain or organization.
- Strong understanding of software development and technical concepts, including system design, API design, data modeling, architecture, and operational practices.
- Experience using metrics, structured analysis, and delivery mechanisms to improve execution, quality, reliability, and business outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in Data and/or Advertising
- Experience delivering complex, large-scale technical programs across multiple domains, platforms, or organizations.
- Proven ability to influence architecture and technical direction through strong partnership with engineering and product leaders.
- Experience establishing operating models, governance, and continuous-improvement mechanisms that increase delivery predictability and operational excellence.
- Demonstrated ability to use data and technical insights to identify trade-offs, prioritize investments, and guide decisions in ambiguous environments.
- Experience leading programs that incorporate AI/ML-enabled capabilities, including evaluating risks, coordinating responsible implementation, and translating AI/ML concepts into practical product or platform outcomes.
Additional information
The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $171,500.00 to $240,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $274,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
Pay and benefits
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Benefits and perks
Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership.
About Expedia
At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.
Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.
Important notice
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience.
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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
From Expedia's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 7, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Sr. Technical Program Manager (Emerging Business - AdTech) role at Expedia?
The Sr. Technical Program Manager (Emerging Business - AdTech) posting at Expedia states compensation of $171,500 – $240,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Expedia's official career site.
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This Sr. Technical Program Manager (Emerging Business - AdTech) position at Expedia is located in Chicago, IL. Always check Expedia's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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