Director, Connectivity Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of Engine’s group connectivity strategy and establish how group bookings are processed across various partners and platforms.

• Develop the strategy for enhanced group connectivity and formulate a prioritized roadmap throughout the group booking lifecycle.

• Direct supply and connectivity partnerships with hotel chains, connectivity providers, technology platforms, and intermediaries, from initial discussions to signed and activated agreements.

• Contribute to the larger connectivity strategy of Engine in collaboration with Supply and Lodging leadership.

• Cultivate relationships with connectivity providers and technology partners.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to refine group connectivity capabilities and integrations.

• Act as a subject-matter expert in group travel, connectivity models, and associated technologies.

• Assess group connectivity investments in relation to engineering capacity and commercial results.

• Represent Engine externally in complex partnerships involving multiple stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of industry trends related to group travel, meetings, distribution, and connectivity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience across product, connectivity, and partnerships in the travel, hospitality, travel technology, marketplaces, or platform sectors.

• Strong understanding of travel connectivity and the movement of bookings among partners, platforms, and systems.

• Capability to establish strategy and evaluate feasibility without direct ownership of the build process.

• Proven history of structuring and finalizing complex partnerships.

• Product insight and the ability to translate strategic visions into product and engineering requirements.

• Strategic acumen in positioning and sequencing trade-offs.

• Experience engaging with large, sophisticated partners at senior levels.

• Proficient in interacting with commercial and product leadership at strategic partnerships.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functionally through influence in complex, rapidly scaling organizations.

• Executive presence, effective communication, and sound decision-making capabilities in ambiguous situations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with role and experience.

• Equity opportunities for all employees.

• Some positions may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

• Comprehensive benefits available through Engine’s full benefits program.

• Hybrid-hub model offering office-based or fully remote work options.

• Work environment and perks may vary depending on employment type and location.