Hilton’s Commercial Services organization is comprised of over 4,000 team members driving our sales, revenue management, call center, and analytics functions. These functions are the core of Hilton’s “commercial engine” and are key to Hilton’s ability to drive profitable growth.

What will I be doing?
As the Director of Planning & Governance, you will be part of a highly visible team responsible for supporting the Chief Commercial Officer and leadership team in aligning strategic objectives across the organization. You will drive the creation and execution of progress toward key priorities, and work with key partners to efficiently intake, plan, and prioritize work. You will also build and lead team engagement activities to keep the commercial team globally engaged, aligned, and invigorated in their work together. Your ability to study, refine and implement best-in-class strategies to optimize the portfolio planning function will be essential to your success! This role reports to and collaborates closely with the Vice President Planning & Governance.

More specifically, you will:

• Support VP in leading the annual planning process, ensuring alignment across the commercial organization on strategy, key focus areas, and budget investments.
• Partner with senior-level leaders to understand business progress and key achievements.
• Help shape the story around key strategic priority (KSP) progress and delivery.
• Design, lead, and execute global engagement, recognition, and alignment efforts, to ensure that our “one team” spirit remains strong.
• Be a strategic thought partner and leader of cross-functional initiatives, collaborating closely with various functions across Hilton.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with, and build coherence and coordination between, Senior leaders within Commercial Services and other Cross-Functional Partners whose work supports Commercial Services strategic alignment and outreach.

What are we looking for?
The success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Leadership of projects of various complexity and breadth - demonstrated experience diving into key business issues, assessing potential solutions, and providing critical recommendations
• Skill in managing strategic plans and tactical frameworks, with the ability to map out timelines and key deliverables for cross-functional teams, and execute against those timelines
• Ability to distill complicated information into concise storylines and demonstrate executive communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally, and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt to different leadership styles, political environments, and changes in priorities
• Flexibility, sense of urgency, passion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Capacity to independently and effectively prioritize and handle several projects at a time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Comfort with ambiguity and broad scope, ability to learn new things quickly and get up to speed on new topics

To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of professional experience
• Experience leading simple and complex projects from design to execution
• Strong knowledge of Program Management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Travel 25%

It would be useful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Four (4) years of work experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, or program management

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, access to our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) where you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, and our travel discount. The salary for this role varies by applicable and specialized experience and location (California, Colorado, New York City, and Washington applicants: Please click here for additional information.). Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE