IHG Hotels & Resorts

Senior Director, Commercial New Openings

Posted: 1 days ago

Job Description

As the Senior Director of Commercial Pre-Opening Greater China (GC), you will lead the end-to-end commercial preparation for all new hotel openings across multiple brands and sub-regions. You are accountable for establishing standardized operating frameworks and cross-functional collaboration mechanisms to ensure timely completion of all pre-opening commercial activities, while laying a solid foundation for post-opening performance.Your day to dayStrategic Leadership:Develop and continuously optimize commercial pre-opening frameworks for multi-brand portfolioEstablish scientific project evaluation models for optimal resource allocationDefine KPIs and monitor regional project progressProject ExecutionManage multiple parallel pre-opening projects using professional PM methodologiesDevelop and maintain project management tools (timeline tracking, risk assessment)Ensure a fully on-time completion of critical milestonesProactively identify and resolve project bottlenecksCross-functional CollaborationEstablish corporate-level pre-opening coordination mechanismsEnsure seamless alignment between key business functionsDrive solutions for cross-functional challengesQuality AssuranceImplement digital dashboards for real-time project monitoringConduct regular post-mortems to improve opening efficiencyProvide on-site support for strategic flagship openingTalent DevelopmentBuild career pathways for commercial pre-opening managers/specialistsDevelop future commercial leaders through high-impact projectsEstablish knowledge management system to capture best practicesWhat We Need From YouTechnical ExpertiseMastery of hotel commercial systems (IHG systems preferred)Advanced data analysis and decision-making capabilitiesProfessional project management certification preferred (e.g., PMP)Management CompetenciesStandardization and process optimization mindsetExceptional cross-functional coordination skillsProven ability to deliver complex projects under pressureTrack record of managing ≥25 parallel projectsLeadership AttributesBalanced strategic thinking and execution focusTalent identification and development aptitudeAbility to align short-term targets with long-term objectivesDon't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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