Program Manager III – Technical Systems & Migration (US – Contract)

Expedia Group is a leader in global travel technology, seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead complex technical programs. The role emphasizes enterprise system migrations and stakeholder-driven delivery, while ensuring risk management and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex technical programs requiring coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure successful program delivery
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies
• Monitor progress against scope, timeline, budget, and quality requirements
• Create, track, and report on program budgets and cost investments
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and changes impacting delivery
• Lead enterprise-wide system migrations (e.g., timekeeping, capitalization, Workday, or similar platforms)
• Run and support proofs of concept (POCs), including vendor evaluation and comparison
• Pilot new systems and manage transition planning and execution
• Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, etc.)
• Apply Agile and traditional delivery methodologies appropriately based on project needs
• Mentor and guide teams through Agile engineering and delivery practices
• Ensure requirements are complete, understood, and aligned with business objectives
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies within team workflows
• Recommend and implement scalable process improvements across organizational boundaries
• Analyze data to assess the impact of process changes
• Promote reuse of patterns and best practices to simplify systems and add value
• Foster a team culture that encourages constructive feedback and continuous improvement
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Confidently communicate technical and business concepts to mid-level management
• Translate complex information (technical, legal, regulatory, operational risk) into clear insights
• Create clear, concise communication materials (presentations, guidelines, policies, procedures)
• Tailor messaging to different audiences to drive alignment and decision-making

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within a technical or tech consulting environment
• Proven experience running proofs of concept and leading enterprise system migrations
• Strong stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to gain trust and influence outcomes
• Experience with timekeeping, capitalization, or HR/financial systems
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Experience with timekeeping systems preferred (e.g., Atlassian plug-ins such as Tempo, Clarity comparisons)
• Workday experience a plus