Opening Services Manager

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JOB SUMMARY The Opening Services Project Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of hotel opening projects, including new construction, conversions, and rebranding initiatives. This role partners closely with franchise owners, management companies, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure properties open on time and are positioned for long-term success. The ideal candidate is a proactive project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships, solves complex challenges, and successfully manages multiple projects simultaneously. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a portfolio of hotel opening projects from onboarding through opening. Develop project plans, monitor key milestones, and drive successful project execution. Serve as the primary point of contact for franchise owners and management companies throughout the opening process. Partner with internal teams including Operations, Legal, Procurement, Design, Franchise Performance, and Technology to support project completion. Identify project risks, resolve obstacles, and recommend solutions to keep projects on track. Coordinate property activation, opening requirements, inspections, and related documentation. Maintain accurate project information and status updates within Salesforce and other company systems. Provide regular reporting on project progress, key milestones, and opening forecasts. Support initiatives that help achieve company growth and opening targets. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 3-5 years of project management, hospitality, franchise operations, hotel development, or related experience. Experience managing multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project tracking systems. Preferred Qualifications Hospitality, franchising, hotel operations, or hotel development experience. Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM/project management platforms. Experience supporting property openings, conversions, or large-scale operational projects. COMPENSATION & SALARY RANGE: The salary range for this position is $65,698 - $77,292. Pay ranges listed are what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. Actual pay may be higher or lower and ranges may be adjusted in the future. Pay positioning within the range is influenced by factors including—but not limited to—education, experience, skills, certifications, performance, geographic location, business needs, seniority, and travel requirements. WORK LOCATION & HYBRID SCHEDULE This position is based at Choice Hotels International's corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. Associates follow a hybrid work schedule, working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. RELOCATION & SPONSORSHIP Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. Additionally, Choice Hotels is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this role. 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