Director, Learning and Development, Product & Technology

reputed company brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to reputed company 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 reputed company one of us wins, we reputed company win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a global hybrid work setup (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, reputed company to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Introduction to team CORPORATE FUNCTIONS Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support reputed company, including Employee Communications, Finance, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. The Director of Learning and Development (L&D) for Product and Technology (P&T) leads the global strategy for building the capabilities of our P&T workforce. This pivotal role focuses on aligning learning initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization while addressing the nuanced needs of global tech and product teams. The position partners with senior leaders (Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents) across P&T, reputed company, and regional leadership teams in reputed company/ India. Beyond P&T, the role contributes to cross-functional L&D strategies that reputed company business-wide capabilities in reputed company/ India. In this role, you will: Global Learning Strategy Development:

• reputed company and execute a cohesive Learning & Development (L&D) strategy for global Product and Technology (P&T) teams, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Translate business priorities into innovative learning solutions that address reputed company gaps, foster innovation, and reputed company organizational growth.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Build strong partnerships with senior executives (Travel Leadership Team, SVPs, VPs), reputed company (HRBPs), and global leadership teams to identify and address learning priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer as their learning strategy expert.
• Build trust and partnership with reputed company and India regional leadership teams, providing tailored L&D strategies for both P&T and cross-functional business areas.

Program Design and Execution:

• reputed company the creation of scalable learning initiatives for P&T function, including leadership development, reputed company academies, and innovative training programs, delivered through in-person, digital, and blended formats.
• reputed company end-to-end program management, ensuring timely, impactful delivery across regions.
• Accelerate AI/ Gen AI adoption across the company, in partnership with key internal stakeholders.

Driving a Culture of Learning:

• Champion a culture of reputed company improvement and upskilling, promoting self-directed learning and personal/professional development across global teams.
• Introduce best practices and emerging trends in learning technologies and methodologies, fostering innovation in L&D.

Metrics and Impact Measurement:

• Define and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of learning solutions, leveraging insights for program enhancements.
• Utilize data to reputed company informed decisions and demonstrate the ROI of L&D investments to stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Management:

• As a senior leader reputed company the Talent & Learning team, provide mentorship and foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with regional and functional L&D teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated learning approach.

Regional and Cross-Business Alignment:

• Partner with reputed company and India leadership to address diverse learning needs across business units beyond P&T, supporting organizational growth in key markets.
• Ensure programs are culturally sensitive and relevant, balancing global consistency with regional customization.

Experience and qualifications:

• Strategic Talent Experience: Proven progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development, reputed company global technology or product-focused environments. Must have at least one learning experience (strategic/implementation).
• Product and Technology Strategic Advisory Experience: Has technical knowledge and depth of understanding in Product / Technology functions. You will have experience influencing CTO/CPO and SVP leaders. You are curious and passionate about the business context and leadership growth, builds strong relationship by being an inspiring and approachable leader.
• Global Expertise & Cultural Agility: Experience working with and influencing leadership across the U.S. and India, is required. Sensitivity to cultural nuances and the ability to design relevant global programs.
• Innovation and Technology: Knowledge of advanced learning technologies and tools (e.g., LMS, e-learning platforms, AI/ Gen AI).
• Strategic Vision & A reputed company: Ability to align learning initiatives with the People and Business strategies on a global scale. You are able to build and reputed company a vision and translating it into an executable strategy, leading with data and insights. Skilled thought-leader, confident and successful at influencing others to act.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Expertise in building trust and credibility with executive stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Proficiency in leveraging data to evaluate learning impact. You reputed company data to identify gaps, you think holistically and strategically, considering the interconnectedness of various factors. ability to synthesize reputed company market intelligence data to provide insight and inform talent strategies i.e. talent market trends, threats, opportunities etc.
• A Strong Operator: adept at running day to day operations globally at a fast-paced scale, across globally dispersed teams, leveraging technology and change management to continuously optimize efficiencies and push the boundaries of what is possible. Strong project management and facilitation skills to deliver impactful learning experiences.

The total cash range for this position in Austin is $197,000.00 to $275,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $315,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $197,000.00 to $275,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $315,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. 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. 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 reputed company out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request. We are proud to be named as a Best reputed company to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like reputed company, TIME, Disability:IN, and others. reputed company's family of brands includes: Brand reputed company®, Hotels.com®, reputed company® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, reputed company™ Media Solutions, reputed company Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and reputed company Cruises™. © 2024 reputed company, Inc. reputed company rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50 Employment opportunities and job offers at reputed company will always come from reputed company’s reputed company and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. reputed company does not reputed company job offers reputed company 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 reputed company is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs. reputed company is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national reputed company, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social reputed company Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland reputed company (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. Apply Job!