Must have Skills: Brand strategy management, Hospitality background, Project Management

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to join their team. The Sr. Project Manager will coordinate and track all aspects of multiple projects from discovery to delivery. As the day-to-day point person for both internal and external teams, this person’s responsibilities will include developing detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocation, budget tracking, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, resolution of issues and risks, testing, documentation and developing training plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management & Team Operations:

• Manage and maintain project management systems, including 
• Smartsheet's and agile workflows, to support team organization and visibility 
• Support annual strategic planning, Roadmapping, milestone tracking, and priority management across the Global Brand Strategy team 
• Help drive accountability and alignment across timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional initiatives 
• Coordinate and manage strategic PODs and workstreams supporting key Classics portfolio priorities 
• Assist with ongoing portfolio priorities across areas such as: 
• Brand positioning and experience evolution 
• Food & Beverage 
• Meetings & Events 
• Grand Club experiences 
• Service standards 

Meeting & Leadership Support:

• Coordinate recurring team meetings, leadership calls, and regional touchpoints across global stakeholders 
• Lead meeting preparation and follow-up, including: 
• Agenda development 
• Pre-read coordination 
• Presentation support 
• Meeting notes and recaps 
• Action item tracking and accountability 
• Support planning and execution of in-person leadership meetings, workshops, and team sessions 

Communications & Brand Operations:

• Support internal communications tied to key brand initiatives and organizational updates 
• Assist with monthly brand reporting, data consolidation, and performance tracking 
• Help manage brand asset licensing and operational trackers 
• Maintain and organize team SharePoint and file management systems to support collaboration and accessibility 

Conferences, Events & Partnerships:

• Support planning and coordination for major internal and external conferences and leadership events, including presentation management and logistics 
• Assist with partnership coordination and cross-functional collaboration efforts tied to brand initiatives and brand activations 

Budget & Administrative Support:

• Support budget tracking, invoice management, and operational reporting 
• Maintain trackers and reporting tools related to project status, timelines, and team priorities shape 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in hospitality, travel, lifestyle, luxury, or consumer brands preferred 
• Background in project management, brand strategy, brand management, marketing operations, or related fields 
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global, matrixed organization 
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and project management tools 
• Experience leveraging data and insights to support strategic decision-making preferred 

Characteristics of Success:

• Proactive and solutions-oriented 
• Highly organized and detail-focused 
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities 
• Collaborative with strong relationship-building skills 
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution 
• Passion for hospitality, branding, and guest experience

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management Experience – 7-10 years
• Experience with standard project management software
• PMP certification a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree 

Salary/Rate: $65-$80/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About Us

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

• Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
• Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca):

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These AI hiring tools help us:

• Conduct recorded video interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

• The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
• The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.