Remote Regional Openings & Conversions Lead

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Regional Openings & Conversions Project Lead to manage end-to-end hotel openings and conversions across the Americas. You will lead pre-opening roadmaps, establish timelines, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure on-brand, fully ramped openings.

You will build strong relationships with owners, operators, and Hyatt stakeholders, applying independent judgment to mitigate risks and ensure successful execution within Hyatt governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience in hotel operations or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with a strong emphasis on owner and operator relationships.
• Experience in directly overseeing and managing owners' and operators' expectations at the property level or in a regional or corporate function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete project management lifecycle for hotel openings, conversions, managed to franchise transitions, and de flags, ensuring both operational and commercial readiness from initial execution through hotel opening.
• Act as the primary point of contact for owners, developers, operators, and internal Hyatt stakeholders, throughout pre opening period.
• Build and maintain strong, long term relationships with owners and operators, with a focus on repeat business and future growth opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and communicate comprehensive pre opening plans, including establishing key milestones, managing interdependencies, and ensuring effective cross functional coordination and communication.
• Delivery on-site training and guidance during opening week, providing support and guidance as required.
• Provide operational guidance to owners and operators during pre opening and transition phases, ensuring alignment with brand standards and readiness requirements.
• Monitor project progress and readiness, making informed recommendations on timelines, opening readiness, and mitigation strategies; escape risks or issues requiring senior level decisions when appropriate.
• Apply independent judgment to identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful execution within defined governance frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Owner relations

Cross-functional coordination

Remote work capable

Travel readiness

Education

Hospitality certification

Project Management certification

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking a Regional Openings & Conversions Project Lead to manage end-to-end hotel openings and conversions across the Americas. You will lead pre-opening roadmaps, establish timelines, and coordinate cross-functional workstreams to ensure on-brand, fully ramped openings.

You will build strong relationships with owners, operators, and Hyatt stakeholders, applying independent judgment to mitigate risks and ensure successful execution within Hyatt governance.