Technical Program Manager 2

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as a Technical Program Manager 2 in the Cloud Engineering Technical Program Management team. The Technical Program Management team is responsible for program and project management and execution within the larger Cloud Engineering and Franchise Services department (CEFS). As a member of our Technical Program Management team, you will a key contributor to the success of initiatives to maintain and enhance our AWS Platform and related technologies.  You’ll also use your knowledge of different delivery methodologies to help teams mature and enhance their delivery capabilities.

Are you a servant leader capable of driving both execution and continuous improvement? We invite you to apply today for our Technical Program Manager 2 role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

As a Technical Program Manager 2, your job responsibilities will include:

• The day-to-day management of your assigned projects
• Acting as a servant leader to teams by removing impediments and helping them maximize flow
• Engaging in effective customer communication and stakeholder management
• Guiding and supporting teams in their adoption of lean/agile best practices
• Participating in and driving continuous improvement activities across all aspects of our delivery model
• Adopting and leveraging Product, Engineering and Ownership mindsets in everything you do

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, or related field, from a four-year college or university, or a combination of equivalent education and/or work experience
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in IT Project or Program Management,
• Working knowledge of the basics of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, etc) sufficient to be conversive with technical teams
• Proficient in Windows and M365 Office productivity tools
• Proficient in use of meeting and collaborations tools such as Zoom, Webex, Lucid, Mural
• Proficient in use of agile delivery/project management tools such as Jira, Rally, Azure DevOps, etc and an understanding of the purposes they serve
• Demonstrated knowledge of Program Management as a discipline
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and ensure accountability

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Program Management. You will have four peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

** 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