Head of Strategic Programs - Tech

About GetYourGuide

GetYourGuide is the globally leading marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences. Travelers use GetYourGuide to discover the best things to do in a destination. Since its founding in 2009, people from all over the world have booked more than 200 million tours, activities, and attraction tickets through GetYourGuide. Powered by a global team of over 800 travel experts and technologists, we are headquartered in Berlin and have 15 local offices around the world. Visit our careers website to learn more.

Team mission

Our mission is to create & execute innovative strategies that will help GetYourGuide harness its competitive advantage. We have a seat at the table and are able to navigate between big picture views and an analytical mindset to enable our Management team to make optimal decisions to achieve our company's mission.

We are introducing a new Head of Strategic Programs role to boost our organizational effectiveness and support strategic initiatives in Product and Engineering. This role will empower our CPO & CTO by aligning cross-functional strategies and ensuring operational excellence across the department. By focusing on strategic planning and execution, the Head of Strategic Programs will help us navigate complex challenges and enhance Executive effectiveness.

You will:

• Support the product strategy development by managing the Tech strategy process in alignment with the company strategy process, identifying strategic incompletions, and supporting the Product and Engineering leadership to drive alignment across stakeholders.
• In coordination with CPO/CTO and their leadership team, conduct in-depth strategic analysis and gather market/peer insights, focusing on Tech.
• Lead strategic projects and programs in Tech e.g. to enhance operational excellence and process efficiency, support in evolving our tech operating model and productivity
• Oversee Objectives and Key Results (OKR) and Quarterly Business Review (QBR) processes for the Tech department.
• Support the CPO/CTO for all high-impact internal and external meetings.
• Assist with developing strategy communication including presentations and communications with the board, investors, and stakeholders.
• Enhance information flow across the department, connect the dots with key stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness.

Who you are

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally roles including Chief of Staff to CTO/CPO with large tech set ups, or including top tier consulting with a strong tech focus and technical program management, product management
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.
• Versatility to cover new projects and quickly ramp up on complex topics
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, especially with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly attentive, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in German is a plus.

How we set you up for success:

• Invest in your development with an annual personal growth budget
• Become a part of our success with virtual stock options
• Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid work-from-home and telecommuting policy
• Save on transportation costs with discounted public transportation tickets
• Support your loved ones with generous maternity and paternity leave policies

And more...

We look forward to hearing from you

Unlock your full potential and join our mission to create unforgettable experiences for millions around the world. If you have the skills and passion for joining our team, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV/resume in English through the form below. Check out how we hire for tips and visibility into our process and check out life at GetYourGuide. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via jobs@getyourguide.com.

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application. 

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