Strategic Planning & Analytics Manager

Hard Rock International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Las Vegas is seeking a Manager of Operational Planning to support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives across the property. This role serves as a project management leader, driving cross-functional collaboration and maintaining project governance standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and skilled at managing complex projects, coordinating stakeholders, and translating business objectives into actionable plans and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, finance, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in project management, operational planning, or consulting.
• Minimum two years leading cross-functional initiatives or projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution.
• Experience with portfolio/project management tools (Monday.com/Smartsheet/MS Project) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical path deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Lead operational readiness and opening preparation activities.
• Serve as primary administrator for Monday.com, including governance and reporting.
• Facilitate project status meetings, reviews, and leadership updates.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; develop mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and exec reporting tools.
• Prepare presentations, status reports, and executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Monitor project performance and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Support change management, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Project Management/Analytics/Finance

Tools

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hard Rock Las Vegas is seeking a Manager of Operational Planning to support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives across the property. This role serves as a project management leader, driving cross-functional collaboration and maintaining project governance standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and skilled at managing complex projects, coordinating stakeholders, and translating business objectives into actionable plans and