Senior Brand Project Manager

We Put the World on Vacation

At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. Our vacation ownership brands, Club Wyndham, Worldmark, Margaritaville Vacation Club, and Shell Vacations Club, include more than 245 vacation club resort locations across the globe. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Senior Brand Project Manager is a critical role as part of the Brand Strategy team in the Global Brand, Communications, and Digital organization. This leader is responsible for all aspects of projects and initiatives being executed in support of the Brand and Digital departments key deliverables. They are responsible for leading projects and initiatives to on-time completion with achievement of stated objectives and within financial budget. The Senior Project Manager, and their team, will perform activities including implementing project action plans, allocating and aligning resources, managing project work and teams, developing and distributing project communications, tracking project cost and hours, coordinating business handoffs, and performing project postmortems.

This role will support projects with deliverables that include, but are not limited to high visibility brand projects, digital marketing, CRM, social media, and web products. They will be expected to develop relevant knowledge of internal and external processes that directly impact Brand and Digital and its business partners. This leader will collaborate with other areas of the business to share best practices for efficiency, customer service and business impact. They must have the ability to influence others, gain buy-in and build effective business relationships. The Senior Project Manager will directly lead a team focused on managing brand and digital marketing projects. The position reports into the SVP, Brand Strategy.

How You'll Shine

• Portfolio Strategy and Planning (20%): Ensures alignment of project portfolio to organization strategy. Works with in close collaboration with leadership to facilitate the intake of the project portfolio, establish capacity and delivery milestones, and performance metrics.
• Portfolio Execution and Performance to Plan (40%): Ensures the successful management of brand and digital initiatives. Ensures projects have clear goals, objectives, funding and timelines with measurable milestones that align to the clients goals or strategy and business commitments. Advises leadership and stakeholders on project portfolio, status, risks, and issues for delivering commitments. Accountable for project portfolio performance to business and release schedule commitments including driving portfolio risk/issue resolution, acting as escalation path for project team, and ensuring cross functional collaboration and communication. Ensures consistent approach in the implementation of project management and execution practices across the portfolio. Perform portfolio dashboard reporting with regard to resources, resource leveling, utilization forecasts and integrated portfolio analysis.
• Team Development (20%): Support the oversight of project managers to administer the portfolio and provide regular review of actual and forecast project impacts. Leads the development of the project management culture. Provides resource management oversight, coaching and mentoring on project management processes and project delivery. Recommends team development and training opportunities.
• Process Improvement (20%): Establishes strategy, roadmap, and communication plan for implementation and continuous improvement of project management processes, based on metrics and feedback from leadership. Oversees development and deployment of enterprise project controls tools, methodologies and systems.

What You'll Bring

• BA in Business or related field. Masters degree a plus.
• PMP Certification a plus
• Project Management certification (CAPM or PMP)
• Understanding of project management best practices and structure.
• Demonstrated experience in handling cross business unit projects.
• Experience in working with cross brand initiatives.
• Presentation and facilitation skills for large meetings.
• Problem solver and a visionary to see beyond the day-to-day and offer new solutions versus the status quo.
• Influence and communications skills at all levels of the organization in a collaborative way that builds credibility.
• Ability to develop strong and productive relationships.
• Emotional intelligence to work cross functionally in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to build consensus and alignment but not afraid to push ahead on the vision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software (MS Project or equivalent), and SharePoint.
• 7+ years of experience in project management demonstrating career growth and pattern of exceptional performance. Strong understanding of project management best practices.
• People leadership experience.
• Experience working with brand and digital functions.
• Experience in travel, leisure, or hospitality brands preferred.

Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, youll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to whats next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.