Chelsa Hiatt
About Chelsa Hiatt
Chelsa Hiatt is a Sr. Technical Program Manager at Expedia Group with extensive experience in managing technical projects and establishing agile practices.
Current Role at Expedia Group
Chelsa Hiatt currently serves as Sr. Technical Program Manager at Expedia Group. She has held this position since 2019 and operates out of the Austin, Texas Area. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing complex technical programs and projects, ensuring proper coordination across various teams and departments, and contributing to the implementation of agile practices. Her expertise and leadership have enabled her to lead projects that achieved significant cost savings for the company.
Previous Experience at HomeAway
Before joining Expedia Group, Chelsa Hiatt worked at HomeAway, where she held multiple roles. From 2018 to 2019, she was a Sr. Technical Program Manager, and from 2016 to 2018, she served as a Technical Program Manager. Both positions were based in Austin, Texas. During her tenure at HomeAway, she played a critical role in managing technical programs and enhancing product success through the establishment of agile practices.
Consultant and Technical Product Manager at Expedia, Inc.
Between 2014 and 2016, Chelsa Hiatt worked as a Technical Product Manager at Expedia, Inc. in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, she was responsible for driving technical projects and ensuring the successful deployment of products. Prior to this, she worked as a Consultant with Covestic from 2007 to 2012, contributing to various projects and expanding her consultancy expertise.
Early Career and Diverse Roles
Chelsa Hiatt's early career includes various roles across different companies. She worked as a Consultant at Serena Software and Pacific Edge Software, as well as a Technical Support Analyst and Quality Assurance Engineer at Pacific Edge Software. She also served as an Accounts Receivable Associate, Quality Control Manager, and Marketing Administrative Assistant at ERI Economic Research Institute - BTA - SalaryExpert.com. These diverse roles helped build her foundational knowledge in technical support, quality assurance, and consulting.
Significant Program Achievements
Throughout her career, Chelsa Hiatt has demonstrated a proven track record of driving complex technical projects. One notable achievement includes leading a program that surpassed its projected cost savings for 2021. The program was projected to save $180K, but under her leadership, actual savings reached $508K by August. This accomplishment underscores her ability to effectively manage resources and deliver substantial cost efficiencies.