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Senior Project Manager Global Brand Strategy & Digital Transformation

anvetaChicago, ILManager L7

$55.00 per hour

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Senior Project Manager Global Brand Strategy & Digital Transformation
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only No Exceptions)
Duration: 6 Month Contract (Strong Potential for Conversion)
Rate: $55/hr C2C some flex
Interview Process: Video Interview Required Candidates must have: Global hospitality industry experienceExperience working within large enterprise organizationsBrand Strategy experienceBrand Management experienceMulti-brand portfolio experienceExperience developing strategic roadmapsStrong project and program management capabilitiesCandidates without hospitality brand experience will not be considered.
Position Overview: Client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support its Global Brand Strategy organization by driving execution, coordination, and delivery across strategic brand initiatives, portfolio priorities, and digital transformation programs. This role sits within Hyatt's Global Brand Strategy team and will serve as a critical operational leader responsible for managing project plans, strategic roadmaps, leadership communications, portfolio priorities, and cross-functional execution across multiple global hospitality brands. This is not a traditional IT Project Manager role. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with hospitality brand strategy experience and can effectively operate within a large, global, matrixed organization.
Must-Have: Requirements Candidates must have: Global hospitality industry experienceExperience working within large enterprise organizationsBrand Strategy experienceBrand Management experienceMulti-brand portfolio experienceExperience developing strategic roadmapsStrong project and program management capabilitiesCandidates without hospitality brand experience will not be considered.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Brand Strategy & Portfolio Management
  • Support Hyatt's Global Brand Strategy organization across key strategic initiatives
  • Develop and maintain strategic roadmaps for brand and portfolio priorities
  • Coordinate workstreams supporting brand positioning and brand evolution efforts
  • Drive alignment across multiple global brand initiatives
  • Support execution of long-term brand growth strategies
  • Project & Program Management
  • Create, manage, and execute project plans supporting digital transformation and brand initiatives
  • Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics
  • Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and resources
  • Track project progress and provide status reporting to leadership
  • Drive accountability across project teams and stakeholders
  • Global Stakeholder Coordination
  • Partner with leadership teams, vendors, regional teams, and business stakeholders
  • Coordinate global meetings, leadership reviews, and strategic planning sessions
  • Manage cross-functional communications and stakeholder alignment
  • Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution across workstreams
  • Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
  • Support annual planning processes across the Global Brand Strategy team
  • Manage strategic priorities and milestone tracking
  • Maintain portfolio-level visibility across initiatives
  • Coordinate strategic PODs and workstreams supporting key business objectives
  • Brand Operations & Communications
  • Support initiatives across:
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Experience Evolution
  • Food & Beverage Programs
  • Meetings & EventsGrand Club Experiences
  • Service Standards
  • Guest Experience Initiatives
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Internal communications
  • Brand reporting and analytics
  • Brand asset tracking
  • SharePoint and collaboration management
  • Leadership presentation support
  • Conferences, Events & Partnerships
  • Coordinate major internal and external conferences
  • Support executive leadership meetings and workshops
  • Manage presentation development and event logistics
  • Assist with partnership coordination and brand activation initiatives
  • Budget & Operational Support
  • Support budget tracking and invoice management
  • Maintain project and operational reporting tools
  • Track portfolio performance and team priorities
  • Support operational governance and planning activities
Required Experience:
  • 710 years of Project Management experienceExperience within global hospitality organizations
  • Experience supporting brand strategy, brand management, or marketing operations functions
  • Experience managing enterprise-level strategic initiatives
  • Strong executive stakeholder management skillsExperience working in large, matrixed organizations
  • Strong meeting facilitation and leadership communication experience
Required Skills:
  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Roadmapping
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Management
  • Executive Communications
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Portfolio Management
  • Risk & Issue Management
  • Budget Tracking
  • Presentation Development
  • Preferred Tools & Technologies
  • SmartsheetJiraConfluenceSharePointMicrosoft Office SuitePowerPointProject Management Platforms
  • Preferred Backgrounds
  • The strongest candidates will come from:
Hyatt MarriottHiltonIHGWyndhamAccorMajor Hospitality BrandsTravel & Tourism Organizations Luxury Hospitality Brands Consumer Brand Organizations Additional experience in lifestyle, luxury, or consumer-facing brand organizations is highly desirable.
Ideal Candidate Profile: The strongest candidates will demonstrate:
  • Deep hospitality brand experience
  • Strong brand strategy and brand management background
  • Proven success developing and managing strategic roadmaps
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skillsExperience supporting executive leadership teams
  • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
  • Strong balance of strategic thinking and operational execution
This role is best suited for a hospitality-focused Program Manager who understands how global brands operate and can drive execution across multiple strategic initiatives while coordinating stakeholders across a large enterprise environment.

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