Manager, Technical Project Management, Cloud Engineering

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Manager, Technical Project Management with the Cloud Engineering team. Cloud Engineering is the team that manages the overall AWS cloud infrastructure for all Choice Hotels software development. As a key member of Cloud Engineering, you will help manage a team of project managers delivering various projects for the overall betterment of the organization. Having technical skills is definitely advantageous for the right candidate.

Are you a detail-oriented leader who loves to deliver on key initiatives and choice/mentor your team to be the best? We invite you to apply today for our Manager, Technical Project Management role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• IT Project Management for Cloud Engineering and related projects
• Process Improvement and building a high achieving TPM team
• Accountable for effective communication within the team and the greater technology organization
• Ability to track, communicate and resolve project related issues. Escalate issues in a timely and thorough manner. 
• Collaborates with the team to develop and maintain standards and best practices, policies & procedures for the Cloud Engineering

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field from a four-year college or university or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in program management and an additional 2 years’ experience in staff management.
• (PMP) Project Management Professional or (CSM) Certified Scrum Master is preferred
• Experience in managing Iterative Development or Scrum/AGILE projects and programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management and portfolio management best practices.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing processes.
• Demonstrated success working with development tracking tools and time reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to be flexible, set priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment for self as well as the team.
• Ability to drive results in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in modern project management tools like Jira.

Your Team

This is a leadership role that will report to the Vice President, Cloud Engineering. You will have 5 direct reports and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

Your Work Location

As our Manager, Technical Project Management you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art technology hub in Scottsdale, AZ. In October 2021, Choice opened a newly constructed world class technology center.

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

About Choice Hotels Financial Performance

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*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.  

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver