Job Summary
The Vice President, Hotel Projects is responsible for leading and overseeing all hotel opening and project initiatives across the Company. This role drives the strategic planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of hotel development and opening projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational readiness, brand standards, timelines, and budgets.
The incumbent will provide leadership and guidance to the Hotel Projects team while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Design & Development, Procurement, HR, IT, and external partners to ensure seamless hotel project execution from planning through opening and post-opening stabilization.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Management
- Lead and oversee all hotel opening projects and related strategic initiatives across the Company.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and operational readiness strategies.
- Ensure all hotel projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with brand and operational standards.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks and mitigation plans, and provide regular status updates to senior leadership.
- Establish project governance, reporting structures, and project management best practices.
Hotel Openings & Operational Readiness
- Drive end-to-end hotel opening processes, including pre-opening planning, operational setup, and transition to steady-state operations.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure readiness across manpower, systems, procurement, training, facilities, and guest experience.
- Oversee opening milestones, critical path management, and opening checklists to ensure successful launches.
- Support post-opening reviews and stabilization activities to optimize operational performance.
Strategic Planning & Coordination
- Lead planning efforts for future hotel developments, renovations, and expansion projects.
- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to align project priorities with organizational objectives.
- Evaluate project feasibility, resource allocation, and operational impacts.
- Recommend process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance project execution efficiency.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to the Hotel Projects team.
- Foster strong collaboration across internal departments and external consultants, vendors, contractors, and hotel operators.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with senior management and project stakeholders.
- Drive accountability and high performance within the team.
Financial & Compliance Management
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and brand guidelines.
- Review and approve project-related expenditures and resource requirements.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management or related discipline.
- Minimum 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in integrated resorts, luxury hotels, or international hospitality brands
- Proven track record in leading multiple hotel opening projects and complex cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of hotel operations, project planning, pre-opening processes, and operational readiness.
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
