Senior Project Manager Global Brand Strategy & Digital Transformation

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 experience
Experience working within large enterprise organizations
Brand Strategy experience
Brand Management experience
Multi-brand portfolio experience
Experience developing strategic roadmaps
Strong project and program management capabilities
Candidates 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 experience
Experience working within large enterprise organizations
Brand Strategy experience
Brand Management experience
Multi-brand portfolio experience
Experience developing strategic roadmaps
Strong project and program management capabilities
Candidates 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 & Events
Grand 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 experience
Experience within global hospitality organizations
Experience supporting brand strategy, brand management, or marketing operations functions
Experience managing enterprise-level strategic initiatives
Strong executive stakeholder management skills
Experience 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

Smartsheet
Jira
Confluence
SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
PowerPoint
Project Management Platforms
Preferred Backgrounds

The strongest candidates will come from:
Hyatt
Marriott
Hilton
IHG
Wyndham
Accor
Major Hospitality Brands
Travel & 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 skills
Experience 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.