Senior Strategy Manager
About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Leadership/Team:
The Global Strategy team is responsible for the overall strategy of both Booking.com and Booking Holdings. The team has members in Amsterdam, London and the New York area, and we work collaboratively on initiatives across the senior leadership of Booking Holdings, Booking.com, Agoda, Kayak, and OpenTable.
Role Description:
As a Senior Strategy Manager, you will support the development of our overall Booking Holdings and Booking.com strategy, as well as our strategies for specific topics and key focus areas.
You will manage strategy projects working with stakeholders at all levels of seniority. You will lead small cross-functional teams, provide process and content leadership, including defining both how we will 'crack' the problems and presenting conclusions to senior leaders.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead multiple critical projects to solve, complex open-ended strategic challenges
- Scope well structured projects across complicated topics and stakeholder environments
- Define problems, scope and perform analytical tasks with rigor and high degrees of objectivity
- Develop recommendations, communicate and align with compelling storyline to senior leaders
- Pro-actively shape the strategic agenda based on deep understanding of business & market (competition, consumers, competitors, regulations, technology changes)
- Prepare very high quality presentation materials for extremely senior audiences (e.g. CEO, CFO)
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Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong understanding of Booking, technology companies and travel industry (consumer preferences, competition etc.)
- Able to break down complex, ill-defined business problems into clear projects & workstreams
- Highly proficient in performing complex analytical tasks; Can scope and manage analysis for others (including more junior and more senior colleagues)
- Extremely strong communication skills, including ability to craft narratives and presentations for very senior audiences; capacity to develop trust, credibility and influence senior stakeholders
- Can lead cross functional collaboration across multiple departments in a highly matrixed and complex environment without direct line management; High EQ
- Likely has 6-10 years experience in strategy or similar role. Product management experience is helpful.
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Inclusion at Booking.com:
Inclusion has been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
- Let's go places together: How we Hire
- This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
- Return-to-Work Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Pension
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training