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Manager, Data Science - Analytics

Are you passionate about data, analytics and digital marketing? Would you like to be solving tough problems, in partnership with some of the brightest and most sophisticated marketers in the world? And all of that whilst working in the dynamic, competitive, customer-focused and data-rich world of online travel?

Expedia Group (EG) Analytics are looking for an astute, consultative, hard-working individual with a strong analytical and business background. The role will have ownership of high-visibility analytics projects across Mobile Marketing and lead an analyst to work towards these goals.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Mobile Marketing Analytics, you will be working closely with teams across EG including Marketing, Finance, Data Science and Data Engineering. as well as mentoring highly skilled junior analysts in the wider team. You will be seek to to our increase understanding of the factors that influence a customers’ decision to download our App and visit our mobile sites - developing and executing testing programmes to help advance our knowledge.

This job is for you if you bring a rare blend of analytical excellence, strong business focus, and outstanding stakeholder management, and are seeking a stimulating and exciting role within a fast-paced and fun business.

We believe in flexible working and this role could be fulfilled on a flexible working set-up, this can be discussed during the interview process.

What you'll do:

• Enjoy full end-to-end responsibility of running projects and solving problems

• Manage one highly skilled junior analyst and help them to own their career development

• Help to develop and define the vision, strategy and roadmap for our Analytics team

• Apply advanced analytical techniques and models to enhance our marketing strategy

• Collaborate with Data Engineering teams to ensure accurate data capture and continuous improvement of data availability

• Coordinate across channel specific marketing teams to promote alignment with business goals and decisions, building solid relationships with team leaders

• Proactively engage with internal and external partners to assess existing and upcoming business needs, presenting your analyses to a wide EG community.

• Share expertise and outstanding practice with analytical functions to aid delivery on future projects

Who you are:

• Experienced in data mining, statistical modeling and business analysis with at least a Bachelor's in an analytical field (STEM) required. Advanced degrees/qualifications in the above are a plus but not essential

• Ability to structure, transform and visualize big data with ease, using tools such as SQL, Python, Scala or R, or any other major ML programming language

• Extracts data from multiple data sources and combines into the required datasets for model building or analytics.

• Expected work experience with Bachelor’s degree 5+ years, with Master’s degree 3+ years or with PhD 2+ years

• Results-oriented and motivated, with the ability to influence key partners to drive real change

• An excellent story-teller, who can communicate the insights you produce effectively to answer commercial questions

• Have a solid understanding of online marketing, from a past or current role. Previous experience of Mobile or app-based e-commerce and marketing a bonus

• Experience leading and managing junior analysts, helping them to effectively manage their analytical workloads

Why join us:

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach. We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer. We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small. We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground, so we can act fast and stay simple. Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares.

If you have a desire to make a difference with one of the most loved consumer brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you.

Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, VRBO®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, lastminute.com.au®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Classic Vacations®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia® CruiseShipCenters®, SilverRail Technologies, Inc., ALICE and Traveldoo®.

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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.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits. 

About Expedia Group 

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.  

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