Job Summary
Strategy Execution & Reporting
- Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of enterprise-wide strategic transformation initiatives and programs by developing an actionable plan, establishing enterprise alignment and commitment toward the plan, and executing and communicating progress against the plan to senior leadership.
- Help initiatives succeed by analyzing processes, developing data-driven insights, and identifying risks and dependencies.
- Guide leadership to solve roadblocks by creating materials to drive decision-making and alignment.
- Establish and track success metrics, indicators, and milestone targets to measure progress and outcomes.
Strategy Communication, Alignment, & Planning
- Facilitate repeatable/systemic approaches to change through the implementation of change management processes and best practices.
- Work with subject matter experts, finance, human resources, and IT teams to ensure that everything we do drives towards our common goals.
- Help prioritize transformation initiatives and define objective, meaningful measures of success tied to long-term strategic goals.
- Synthesize data and insights to articulate the story behind performance and influence organizational focus.
- 4+ years of functional experience in consulting, strategic planning, business analytics, or corporate strategy, with project management familiarity.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects or workstreams required.
- Experience in change management, process design, and/or data analytics preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with project management tools.
- Ability to conduct financial and business analysis.
- Experience with LLMs (especially Copilot and ChatGPT) preferred.
Additional Skills & Competencies
- Intellectually Curious: Enjoys learning and tackling new problems; asks questions and dives deep into unfamiliar areas.
- Influential: Strong executive presence; communicates effectively with various audiences; establishes trust and fosters strong relationships.
- Results-Oriented: Strong project management skills; focused on details and broader goals; demonstrates urgency and manages multiple priorities.
- Strategic: Understands organizational goals; performs detailed and high-level analyses; leverages financial and business analysis to solve complex problems.
- Inclusive: Values diverse perspectives; fosters an environment of belonging; prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Collaborative: Works cross-functionally; builds alignment to drive strategic priorities forward.
- Adaptable: Flexible and comfortable with change; responds quickly to shifting priorities.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
- MBA preferred.
Your Team
This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Strategy & Transformation. You will collaborate with cross-functional departments on a regular basis.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $112,000 to $132,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).
The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, qualifications, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
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
Skills Required
- 4+ years of functional experience in consulting, strategic planning, business analytics, or corporate strategy
- Experience managing cross-functional projects or workstreams
- Experience in change management, process design, and/or data analytics
Choice Hotels International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Choice Hotels International and has not been reviewed or approved by Choice Hotels International.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as broad, including medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside telehealth and an Employee Assistance Program. Wellness programs and related wellbeing offerings are also explicitly included in the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off support is positioned as extensive, spanning paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and paid family care leave. Backup child and elder care, adoption assistance, and designated “wellbeing days” add breadth beyond standard PTO.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and financial programs include a 401(k) and Roth 401(k) as well as HSA options and financial education resources. Bonuses and referral bonuses are also listed as part of the broader rewards mix.
Choice Hotels International Insights
What We Do
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest and most successful lodging franchisors. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms to its portfolio in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels and nearly 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a broad 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. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in the Washington metropolitan area (North Bethesda, MD), our IT center in Scottsdale, AZ, and St. Louis Park (MN), and through our associates across the globe, we keep those hotels humming by serving as a champion for our franchisees. When you #MakeItYourChoice, you will have the environment, the tools, and the momentum to drive your career and organizational success
