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Senior Strategy Manager (US - Contract)

Salary/Hourly Rate: 

$68 - $78 per hour

Onsite/Remote: 

Please note that this role is only available in the following locations: Seattle, WA, Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL, in alignment with our flexible work model which requires employees to be in office at least three days a week. We are unable to offer relocation assistance for this role.

Position Overview:

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. We’re building a more open world. Join us.

Why Join Us?

To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. 

The Senior Manager, Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving high-impact strategic initiatives across the organization. You’ll lead the development and execution of advertising strategy projects, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and innovative go-to-market approaches that position our brand and offerings for growth. This role requires a mix of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and creative intuition. 
 
You’ll be part of a high-performing, collaborative team at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and analytics. Your work will directly influence how we reach, engage, and grow our audience through bold, data-backed strategies. This is a temporary 8-month assignment. 
  
Responsibilities of the Senior Strategy Manager: 

• Advertising Strategy Development:
  • Identify key business opportunities and challenges across the advertising and marketing landscape
  • Develop and articulate clear, insight-driven strategies that influence campaign planning, brand positioning, and channel optimization
• Strategic Problem Solving:
  • Scope complex business problems impacting multiple teams
  • Develop and assess strategic options using deep analysis (e.g., cost/benefit, risk assessment, resource planning) to drive viable advertising solutions
• Build Business Cases for Innovation:
  • Craft compelling business cases for strategic marketing and advertising initiatives, supported by robust data and insight
  • Present recommendations to senior leadership and influence key stakeholders
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Act as a strategic advisor to cross-functional teams including creative, media, analytics, sales, and product
  • Build trusted relationships to ensure alignment and drive execution on strategic priorities
• Conduct Market & Competitive Analysis:
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to uncover new growth opportunities and translate them into actionable insights
• Modeling & Forecasting:
  • Develop scenario models and predictive frameworks to inform decisions on media mix, campaign spend, customer segmentation, and other high-impact levers
• Insight Storytelling:
  • Leverage data and customer insights to create clear, compelling narratives that drive strategic alignment and inspire action across teams and levels
• Thought Leadership:
  • Become a subject matter expert in advertising strategy, media performance, and consumer behavior
  • Provide strategic thought leadership to continuously evolve our marketing effectiveness

Qualifications of the Senior Strategy Manager: 

• MBA or Master’s degree in Business Strategy, Mathematics, Economics or related field preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, advertising, brand marketing, or management consulting (6+ years with a Master's) --- *preference for candidate to have 6-8 years of relevant experience*
• Proven track record of leading advertising or business strategy initiatives from concept through execution
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills; experienced in test-and-learn frameworks, campaign performance analysis, and financial impact assessments
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills; able to craft and deliver executive-level presentations with confidence
• Influential leader with the ability to drive alignment and build consensus across all levels of an organization
• Deep knowledge of industry trends, media platforms, customer segmentation, and performance marketing metrics
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Experience in advertising/media agency or a strategic role within a brand marketing team preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Tableau, or similar) preferred

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Expedia Group on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.  

As a woman-owned firm, Atrium values diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Expedia. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.  

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