At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives and drive operational excellence in the Trips Business Unit.
- Company: Join Booking.com, a leader in travel innovation and customer experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of travel and make a real impact on global experiences.
- Qualifications: Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills with a background in operations.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
The Trips Business Unit (Trips) is central to realizing Booking. com's vision of the Connected Trip.
Trips is responsible for building world-class experiences across key travel categories — including Flights, Rental Cars, Rides, Attractions/Experiences, and Insurance — on a global scale.
Beyond leading these verticals, Trips ensures high-quality and consistent traveler experiences by adhering to Booking. com-wide data and technology standards.
The Director Strategy & Operations for Trips is a key role within Trips, focused on developing and executing the Trips BU long-term strategy as well as ensuring delivery against that strategy.
The Director Strategy & Operations is a member of the Trips LT with responsibility for crafting a strategic trajectory for the BU, making and facilitating major strategic decisions about priorities and sequencing through data-driven analytical thinking and senior judgment, driving performance and managing strategic activities through the right performance measurement, governance, steering and management teams, while also serving as a sounding board / thought partner for the BU SVP specifically and LT members as needed.
The role influences the creation and execution of the vision and strategy of the business and ensures the right topics are being worked on, all projects are well coordinated, and that results are achieved in line with the BU strategy and budget goals.
The role partners with the SVP Trips and manages a the of strategy & business operations professionals, as well as PMO), owning the following areas: 1.
Strategy: Developing and ensuring execution against the long-term strategy for Trips, supporting the wider Booking. com vision and strategy, ensuring operational capability and readiness to deliver, competitiveness in the global market, commitment across Trips and other business units towards delivery and dependencies where applicable, strong financial trajectory. 2.
Constant horizon scanning: For competitive positioning, trends and insight as well as organic and inorganic growth opportunities 3.
Strategic projects: Delivering special projects as needed e. g.
M&A assessments, deep-dive strategy projects, owning strategic topics across Trips such as Loyalty & Retention. 4.
Setting and monitoring performance through OKRs: Working closely with FP&A to translate the long-term strategy and budget into operational targets & OKRs that ca...
Director Strategy & Operations Trips in London employer: Booking.Com Uk
At Booking.com, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Director Strategy & Operations role within our Trips Business Unit. Our vibrant work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, offering employees ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic global environment. With a commitment to delivering world-class travel experiences, we empower our team members to make impactful decisions while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and creativity.
