GBS - EPMO Program Manager

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) • Norwalk, CT

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world's leading provider of online travel and related services, provided to consumers and local partners in more than 220 countries and territories through five primary consumer-facing brands: Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable. The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) @BookingHoldings. This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office. The GBS Organization provides services to the Booking Holdings Brands, which consist of Enterprise Program and Change Management, Process Excellence, and Global Process Ownership, to name a few. The GBS Organization is seeking a Project Manager to join their Enterprise Project Management team. This vital layer within the EPMO is directly responsible for translating strategic vision into tangible results by driving disciplined project delivery and execution. This role requires an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic project execution by partnering with stakeholders to define the vision, goals, and measurable KPIs. You will manage end-to-end project P&L and budget optimization while actively owning the project's risk management strategy. Success includes leading cross-functional teams and establishing the formal executive governance structure to ensure informed decision-making and optimal ROI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification is a plus
• SmartSheet knowledge is a plus
• Practical experience in managing projects through the full SDLC is preferred
• Jira knowledge is a plus
• Google Suite knowledge is a plus
• Agile Project Management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional and matrixed project teams of associates at all organizational levels, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation that extends beyond the project lifecycle and leveraging strong influencing skills to deliver project objectives.
• Partner with executive stakeholders to define the project's strategic vision and roadmap, translating high-level business goals into actionable, measurable deliverables and KPIs.
• Lead the development of the project plan, defining the critical path, milestones, resource dependencies, and governance structure necessary to achieve strategic objectives on time and within budget.
• Establish and champion the project risk management strategy, proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating high-impact risks and organizational constraints to protect project performance and financial outcomes.
• Own the end-to-end project P&L and financial health, establishing and managing the budget to ensure capital allocation is strategically optimized for maximum ROI and sustained business value delivery, including appropriate change control.
• Establish and lead the executive governance structure and present project status, financial performance, and strategic risks into insights that drive informed decision-making by senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees