Senior Product Manager, EG Advertising Marketplace

Overview

In this role, you will set the strategic vision and roadmap for sponsored listings auctions, driving efficiency, partner ROI, and revenue growth. You will lead auction function evolution and ad relevance initiatives to improve traveler experience. You’ll collaborate with ML and engineering teams to design and optimize auction algorithms balancing traveler value and business goals. A data-driven, cross-functional approach will shape decision-making and growth, with AI/GenAI tools accelerating development. This is a chance to impact Expedia’s advertising marketplace at scale and contribute to a customer-centric, innovative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness & travel reimbursement
• travel discounts
• IATAN membership

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the roadmap for sponsored listings auction optimization, including auction mechanics, bidding strategies, and pricing models
• Advance auction function development to boost marketplace efficiency, partner ROI, and revenue growth
• Own initiatives to enhance ad relevance and personalization for travelers
• Collaborate with ML and engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize auction algorithms
• Set success metrics, analyze performance data, and identify growth opportunities through auction improvements
• Leverage AI and GenAI tools to accelerate product development and decision-making
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Communicate strategy, progress, and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Champion a data-driven, experimental approach to product development
• Stay informed on industry trends in auction tech, digital advertising, and marketplace dynamics

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Business, or related technical field; or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years in product management, preferably in digital advertising, marketplaces, or auction-based systems
• Proven track record of launching and scaling technical products with meaningful business outcomes
• Experience applying machine learning in advertising or marketplace optimization
• Strong analytical skills and data-informed decision-making
• Proficient communication to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience partnering with engineering and data science teams on complex products
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of auction mechanics, pricing strategies, and marketplace dynamics
• Knowledge of digital advertising ecosystems, including programmatic advertising and sponsored search

• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence
• Collaborative and autonomous work style
• Machine learning applications in advertising or marketplace optimization
• Auction mechanics and pricing strategy understanding
• Data analysis and metrics definition for product growth

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