Senior Product Manager, Advertising Marketplace & Auctions

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.

Senior Product Manager, EG Advertising Marketplace

Introduction to the Team:

Expedia Group Advertising helps partners, including hotels, airlines, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and more, deliver excellent traveler and B2B experiences. We drive growth for our partners and the Expedia Group marketplace through competitive supply, our leading advertising and travel media network and affiliate solutions.

Within EG Advertising, our team builds and optimizes the Travel Ads auction platform that connects travelers with relevant lodging sponsored listings across the Expedia Group marketplace. We're dedicated to creating a world-class advertising experience that delivers value for our partners while enhancing the traveler experience through relevant, high-quality ad placements.

In this role, you will:

• Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for sponsored listings auction optimization, including auction mechanics, bidding strategies, and pricing models

• Lead the development and evolution of auction functions to improve marketplace efficiency, partner ROI, and revenue growth

• Own ad relevance initiatives that enhance the quality and personalization of sponsored listings for travelers

• Partner with machine learning and engineering teams to design, implement and optimise auction algorithms that balance traveler experience, partner value, and business objectives

• Define success metrics, analyze performance data, and identify opportunities to drive growth in sponsored listings through auction improvements

• Leverage AI and GenAI tools to accelerate product development, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation in auction optimization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineering leaders, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful features

• Work closely with engineering teams to translate product requirements into technical solutions

• Communicate product strategy, progress, and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization

• Champion a data-driven approach to product development, leveraging experimentation and analytics to validate decisions

• Stay informed about industry trends in auction technology, digital advertising, and marketplace dynamics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience

• 6+ years of product management experience, preferably in digital advertising, marketplace platforms, or auction-based systems

• Proven track record of launching and scaling technical products that drive meaningful business outcomes

• Experience with machine learning applications, preferably in advertising or marketplace optimization

• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform product decisions and measure success

• Proficient communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Experience working with engineering and data science teams to deliver complex, technical products

• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment

• Understanding of auction mechanics, pricing strategies, or related marketplace dynamics

• Knowledge of digital advertising ecosystems, including programmatic advertising and sponsored search

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD) in a quantitative or technical field

• Familiarity with AI tools, LLMs, or agent-based systems, including practical experience applying these technologies to product development

• Previous experience at a technology company or marketplace business

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and product development life cycles

• Experience in two-sided marketplace products or platforms…