Project Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Costa Mesa, CA, USA
In-Office
85K-100K
Mid level
Travel • Hospitality
The Role
Manage a complex international growth initiative involving market expansion and new operational entities. Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional workstreams and external partners, facilitate governance meetings, track risks and dependencies, prepare executive reporting, maintain project documentation, and support implementation readiness and post-launch stabilization. The role requires strong stakeholder management, organization, communication, and follow-through across multiple regions, functions, and time zones.
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Description

At TTC, we are enriching lives by connecting people and places.

For over 100 years, we've been bringing the world closer together by crafting journeys that create lasting memories, lifelong friendships, and meaningful cultural connections. Across more than 70 countries and our award-winning brands, we design and deliver travel experiences that go beyond sightseeing. They change perspectives.

Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That's where you come in.

Our Values

  • Value Every Voice - We put people first.
  • Act with Integrity - We do what's right.
  • Explore Beyond Boundaries - We're driven by curiosity.
  • Own the Outcome - We take responsibility for our decisions.
  • Succeed Together - We've got each other's backs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Destination America, a Destination Management Company within The Travel Corporation, supports exceptional travel experiences across North America. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a significant strategic initiative with visibility across senior leadership and multiple business functions.

The initial focus of the role will be a complex international growth initiative involving business expansion into new markets and the establishment of new operational entities. Working closely with executive stakeholders, you will help translate strategic priorities into executable project plans while coordinating activities across operations, finance, legal, treasury, tax, banking, contracting, and external advisors.

This is a hands-on project management role requiring exceptional organization, stakeholder management, and follow-through. You'll be responsible for ensuring project activities remain aligned, visible, and progressing toward key milestones while navigating multiple regions, workstreams, and time zones.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and action trackers.
  • Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, functions, and external partners.
  • Facilitate project meetings, workshops, governance forums, and decision-making processes.
  • Track risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans, escalating concerns when appropriate.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential delivery challenges.
  • Prepare concise executive-level status reporting and project updates.
  • Maintain project documentation, decision logs, meeting records, and project controls.
  • Support implementation readiness, operational execution, and post-launch stabilization activities.

Requirements

  

ABOUT YOU

  • 3-5 years of project management, project coordination, or project delivery experience in a complex business environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of project updates and status reports.
  • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and competing priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to project tracking and documentation.
  • Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing progress across multiple teams.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify solutions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook.

Desirable

  • Experience working across international teams, regions, or time zones.
  • Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar platforms.
  • PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
  • Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality, destination management, or other globally distributed organizations.
  • Exposure to business expansion, transformation, operational integration, or strategic growth initiatives.

APPLY NOW

If you're an organized, proactive project professional who enjoys bringing structure to complex initiatives and working with stakeholders across regions and functions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape an exciting strategic initiative supporting Destination America's future growth.

Closing Date: November 5, 2026. We may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of project management, project coordination, or project delivery experience in a complex business environment
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects or strategic initiatives from planning through implementation
  • Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of project updates and status reports
  • Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and competing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and disciplined project tracking and documentation
  • Confidence working with senior leaders and influencing progress across multiple teams
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate challenges, and proactively identify solutions
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook
  • Experience working across international teams, regions, or time zones
  • Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Asana, or similar platforms
  • PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM, or similar project management certification
  • Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality, destination management, or globally distributed organizations
  • Exposure to business expansion, transformation, operational integration, or strategic growth initiatives
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The Company
HQ: Cypress, CA
8,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1920

What We Do

The Travel Corporation (TTC) is a family-owned global travel group operating multiple brands (Trafalgar, Contiki, Uniworld, Insight Vacations and others). Founded in 1920, TTC provides guided tours, river cruises and group travel services worldwide, and emphasises responsible travel through its TreadRight Foundation. The company manages thousands of employees across offices and serves millions of customers annually.

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