About Us: 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. About the team The Data & AI Governance department enables extending the governance theme of policies, standards, processes and technology for governing data and AI to driving excellence in our approach to leveraging secure, trusted, accessible data for data driven decision making through: An overarching Data & AI Policy to include associated standards Data & AI Governance including meta and master data management Data & AI Delivery Governance Data & AI Quality including both technical and business quality measures This enables the maturity of Data and AI capabilities across Booking.com, unlocking data and algorithms as assets for delivering innovative growth opportunities and cost saving operational efficiencies. The Project Manager is responsible for the governance and project management initiatives within the respective department. The Project Manager role will partner with the various teams within the Department to support, and proactively work with them, to facilitate the work occurring between them and the business units and centralized functions. They will help the teams to scope and plan the projects by helping to document the project goal, KPIs, roadmap and main deliverables. Project Manager will ensure that the projects of the respective department teams are managed in a consistent manner, whilst working with the business units & central functions within Booking.com to build engagement and where needed governance over decisions needed for work to be signed off. In some cases, the role requires dealing with external vendors and managing external stakeholders. The Project Manager will also help the different teams to mitigate the project risks and dependencies to make sure there is progress towards the project's milestones. First and foremost, the Project Manager will ensure the team's roadmaps/plans focus on agreed business priorities, dependencies and strategies – designed based on data and business needs, and deliver against the shared objectives & goals. Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Craft Methodology and Standards: Apply structured methodology to and lead project/change management activities. E2E Project Management Lead independently End-to-end (E2E) low/medium [Project/Workstream] and/or support high complexity [Project] from scoping to execution, analysis, recommendation and implementation. Project Initiation and Planning: With limited supervision, drives the program scoping and planning working with different teams and creating associated documentation. Brings clarity to sponsor, teams and stakeholders by defining and documenting program objectives, requirements and success criteria, KPIs, roadmap/E2E planning, risk and dependencies, cost estimates and in general program deliverables. Project Implementation and Completion Drive project plan execution, ensuring project objectives are met on agreed timelines. Track and report progress; Ensure a project closing and correct handover to Business as usual. Project Governance With limited supervision design and implement project governance and delivery structure to ensure efficient delivery, communication and decision making Implement and adhere to the existing project management frameworks & templates and follow up if needed with any improvement feedback. Delivery/Impact Drive the progress and successful delivery or initiatives that bring value to the business. They are the driving force that collaborate and manage multi-disciplinary teams to reach project goals and objectives on agreed timelines and budget (when applicable) Stakeholder Management Primary point of contact for Project(s) related queries. Ability to work and productively interact with different stakeholders up to Director level. Success Metrics Define and measure the success metrics of the Project(s) in scope. Facilitator Lead independently workshops to support the delivery of the Project(s). Qualifications & Skills: 2-4 years or relevant experience PMP or Agile Project Management or equivalent certification is preferred. With supervision, ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision making. Familiar with change management approaches; good understanding of the change curve and process Effectively communicate in 1:1 and small groups; Strong influencer in 1:1 Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships (both within a team and with wider stakeholders. Ability to work effectively and influence up to Senior Managers Highly organized and structured and make sure all processes run smoothly and in a reliable manner. Be able to lead, motivate, and manage stakeholders and project teams to achieve organizational goals. They also should be able to influence and steer senior management and groups. Challenge assumptions and ability to adapt or generate imaginative and innovative ideas Flexibility and the ability to function well within ambiguity and in a constantly changing environment. Ability to solve complex problems with supervision. They are able to break up problems into actionable and easy to understand solutions. Hands on and drives solutions to problems in partnership with the involved parties. Project Managers make sure the project's outcomes are in line with customer needs and/or expectations 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have 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.