Manager, Operational Planning

Coming soon to the Las Vegas Strip, Hard Rock Las Vegas will be a fully integrated luxury resort offering world-class hospitality, gaming, dining, entertainment and retail. Positioned on the 50-yard line of the Strip, the resort will feature a nearly 700 ft. guitar-shaped hotel that will change the Las Vegas skyline. The finished complex will feature over 3,700 hotel rooms, approximately 175,000 square feet of gaming space, two spas, multiple pools, live entertainment venues and dozens of restaurants, lounges and retail outlets.

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Operational Planning & Analytics, the Manager of Operational Planning is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of strategic initiatives across the property. This role serves as a project management leader, driving cross-functional collaboration, monitoring key milestones, maintaining project governance standards, and supporting operational readiness efforts. 

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

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical path deliverables.  

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution.  

• Lead operational readiness and opening preparation activities.  

• Serve as the primary administrator for Monday.com, including project tracking, governance, and reporting.  

• Facilitate project status meetings, stakeholder reviews, and leadership updates.  

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks and develop mitigation plans.  

• Develop and maintain project dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting tools.  

• Prepare presentations, status reports, and executive summaries for senior leadership.  
• Monitor project performance and provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making.  

• Support change management, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement efforts.  

• Partner with department leaders to ensure successful implementation of strategic initiatives.  

• Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of project and operational data.  

• Provide guidance and project direction to analysts and project team members as assigned.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Analytics, Finance, or related field required.  
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in project management, operational planning, consulting, business operations, or related disciplines.  
• Minimum two (2) years of experience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.  
• Proven ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution.  
• Experience with project management platforms such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project preferred.  
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, or large-scale service organizations preferred.  
• Experience supporting large-scale openings or operational readiness initiatives strongly preferred.  
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Work Environment 

• Physical demands include standing, walking, and noise exposure for extended periods  
• Position requires occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds  
• May be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including secondhand smoke.  
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  

The Company gives preference in all of its employment practices to Native Americans. First preference in hiring, promoting and in all other aspects of employment is given to members of the Native American and Indigenous Tribes who meet the job requirements.