Senior Director, GM Escapia

Pflugerville, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $307,500.00 - $492,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Travel Discounts

wellness reimbursement

Job Description

Expedia Group is a leading global travel company that powers travel experiences for people everywhere through its diverse family of brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, and more. Known for its innovative technology and commitment to making travel smoother and more memorable, Expedia Group has established itself as a key player in the travel industry, connecting millions of travelers with destinations across the globe. With a strong focus on culture and people, the company fosters an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated and everyone is encouraged to succeed. Expedia Group offers a flexible work model, comprehensive benefits, travel perks, and career development opportunities to fuel employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.

The role of General Manager, Escapia, at Expedia Group is a strategic leadership position based at Vrbo's global headquarters in Austin, TX. Escapia is a market-leading property management software that serves professional vacation rental managers by providing essential tools for effective business operations, distribution, and marketing. The General Manager will lead the growth and strategic direction of the Escapia software business, driving innovation and expansion while aligning multiple teams to execute key business objectives. This position requires collaborating closely with executive leadership, marketing, sales, product, engineering, and customer support teams to develop commercial models, technological advancements, branding initiatives, and global go-to-market strategies. The successful candidate will own the P&L responsibility and be instrumental in navigating Escapia toward a new business model, ensuring competitiveness and customer satisfaction. The role offers a salary range of $307,500 to $430,500 with potential earnings up to $492,000 based on performance. Expedia Group prides itself on a culture of excellence, mentorship, and teamwork, making this an excellent opportunity for a visionary leader to make a significant impact in the fast-evolving vacation rental software industry.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field
Extensive experience in leadership roles within software or technology companies
Proven track record of strategic business development and execution
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel regularly including international travel
Experience working in matrix organizations
Ability to manage and inspire cross-functional and remote teams
Knowledge of vacation rental market or property management software is preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Job Qualifications

Experience designing and delivering technology-driven business solutions to small and medium-sized software businesses
Previous experience in business and organization change management including migrations, consolidations and integrations
Experience managing multiple teams across different locations, including international teams
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and execute across direct and indirect teams
Experience in marketing and re-branding during strategic redirection
Excellent presentation skills in front of large audiences including internal and external stakeholders
Proven track record in identifying, hiring, training, developing, and retaining strong teams
Experience driving large scale change in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus
P&L ownership and management experience

Job Duties

Lead the Escapia Software business strategy and execution towards a new solution with maximization of competitive advantage on both technology and commercial terms
Create new commercial terms for the business that will drive revenue based on Expedia and Vrbo business initiatives and positioning the software competitively in the market
Ensure alignment between people, processes, goals and strategies to drive precise execution of business objectives
Determine key business KPIs and report metrics to track the success of current business as well as the new business model moving forward
Provide leadership and direction to the leaders of the Escapia Software Marketing and Sales teams to meet or exceed acquisition and account management goals
Build an inspiring culture by attracting, developing, and retaining talented team members
Work in partnership with the product management and development teams to establish a compelling product vision and roadmap