Interim Technology Project Manager (Sr Manager) - 18mths FTC

Hilton; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible travel perks – 110 nights,

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Interim Technology Project Manager to coordinate the deployment and development of key technology enablers to support the Operating Model’s evolution within our organisation. You will lead deployment and platform augmentation across functional components, collaborating with hotel and finance teams, IT, and third-party providers.

The role requires proven project leadership, experience with waterfall and Agile methodologies, and strong communication across all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management and/or certifications (Prince2, Six Sigma, PMP).
• Experience applying waterfall and Agile methodologies across organisations.
• Exposure to an accounting function and associated technologies.
• Successfully delivered large scale finance transformation and change projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and oversees project/programme risk and issues and proposes mitigation tactics and strategies.
• New platform, upgrades & standardization – coordinate deployment of new platforms and lead on system upgrade and standardization efforts.
• Co-ordinate the Design, test and validate phases of new platforms.
• Co-ordinate Design, test and validate phases of new countries within an existing multi country platform.
• Support adherence to correct protocol for migration to production environments: process, sign off, core redesign and tests.
• Work alongside the Change Manager to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders.
• Support the expansion of the centralised operating model and hotel transition activity.
• Capture data to define and measure success metrics throughout the change lifecycle.
• Track and monitor projects to ensure timely delivery while identifying risks and mitigating issues.
• Assist with trouble resolution and exception handling activities.

Job description

Job Description

You will be working as part of a matrix organisation across a diverse functional and regional landscape with a complex platform footprint. The Interim Technology Project Manager will coordinate the deployment and development of key technology enablers to support the Operating Model’s evolution within our Organisation. They will lead the deployment and platform augmentation efforts across different functional components of the in-scope systems, in collaboration with wider project teams, hotel and finance teams, infrastructure and IT, and Third-Party providers. In addition, they will also be involved in the deployment of standardisation works across the region for existing systems through the full project lifecycle.

Key Deliverables In More Depth

• Identifies and oversees project/programme risk and issues and proposes mitigation tactics and strategies
• New platform, upgrades & standardization – coordinate deployment of new platforms and lead on system upgrade and standardization efforts
• Co-ordinate the Design, test and validate phases of new platforms
• Co-ordinate Design, test and validate phases of new countries within an existing multi country platform
• Support adherence to correct protocol for migration to production environments: process, sign off, core redesign and tests
• Work alongside the Change Manger to assess change readiness and identify key stakeholders
• Support the expansion of the centralised operating model and hotel transition activity
• Capture data to define and measure success metrics throughout the change lifecycle
• Track and monitor projects to ensure timely delivery while identifying risks and mitigating issues
• Assist with trouble resolution and exception handling activities

What are we looking for?

The success candidate in this role will demonstrate their self through the following attributes and skills: We are looking for problem solvers, who are upbeat and passionate about solving hard problems. We believe that business insight combined with a love for building positive partnerships and coaching others is the best way to bring projects to completion. Further, success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate a proven track record of Progressive Overall Experience in Project Management or Project management certification (e.g., Prince2, Six Sigma, PMP)
• Proven in depth experience in applying various project waterfall and Agile methodologies and related components, such as governance, process, and culture across different levels of organisations
• Exposure with an accounting function and associated technologies
• Successfully delivered large scale finance transformation and change projects
• Experience implementing changes to technologies, and systems
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities across all levels of the organization
• Potential for travel up to 50% of the time: Domestic and International Travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Dynamics Nav, Document Management Systems, Blackline, and High Radius
• Experience in a GBS or Shared Service environment
• Experience in the hospitality industry

About Us

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.