Description:
Manager Development Operations, Americas
Global Growth Operations
David DeLuca
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Manager Development Operations, Americas to join our Global Growth Operations team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Global Growth Strategy & Operations and Americas Development teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule
Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Qualifications:
The Manager Development Operations, Americas is accountable for generating and qualifying deal leads, assisting lead Developers in advancing deals to execution, optimizing deal workflows from lead to execution, driving accountability with partner functions, and ensuring consistent delivery of materials needed to advance deals. In learning and performing these duties well, the role will acquire the skills and experience necessary to be a lead Developer. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager Development & Pipeline, Americas. Specific responsibilities include:
o Deal Support: Advances live deals through the sales process from discovery to execution in support of a lead Developer; ensures single point of accountability, as well as transparency and accuracy of deal status/prioritization via deal task queue.
o Lead Generation & Qualification: Sources and qualifies potential opportunities in the early stages of the deal process through a blend of analytics, market research, broker and partner networking, third-party data sources, and direct outreach.
o Cross Functional Collaboration: Ensures deal alignment between Development and key partners including Feasibility, Design, Legal, Development Finance, and others; facilitates efficient feedback loops, approvals, and decision-making to remove friction in the deal process.
o Skills Development: Acquires, refines, and demonstrates the hard and soft skills necessary to perform as a lead Developer.
Qualifications
Experience Required:
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in hospitality, commercial real estate, investment analysis, or related industry.
Spanish language fluency.
Highly organized, process-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
Proactive self-starter with a demonstrated desire to learn and progress toward a lead Developer role.
Strategic and analytical thinker with keen attention to detail and accountability for deliverables.
Demonstrated proficiency with CRM and BI tools.
Experience Preferred:
Advanced degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with hotel development, franchise contract sales, and/or commercial real estate transactions.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
The salary range for this position is $98,600-$125,000. This role is also eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
Primary Location: US-IL-Chicago
Organization: Hyatt Corporate Office
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Hotel Operations
Req ID: CHI015057
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.
