Project Manager
Overview of the role- Project Manager
The Ascott Limited is growing its lodging portfolio! In this newly established position you will be responsible for leading the project management and coordination of the pre-opening, conversion and special projects covering all properties within our lodging business across Europe.
The successful applicant will exude an independent and energetic professionalism within an autonomous environment. Working with a small immediate team, but connecting, engaging and managing a large amount of business stakeholders, you will guide, support and contribute to ongoing projects and business growth.
This role is on a full time fixed term contract and involves a hybrid working arrangement based at our UK Corporate Office in London, with frequent travel. With our recent acquisitions and growth target, now is the time to join The Ascott Limited!
Job responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of pre-opening tasks, conversions, and special projects to ensure successful completion
- Work closely with PTS Project Manager of pre-opening properties to develop and execute comprehensive strategies pre-opening, conversions, and special projects, aligning with corporate goals and brand standards
- Ensure seamless project execution and alignment with company objectives
- Ensure all pre-opening properties acquire necessary licenses and certifications
- To work with several teams to integrate all different Global Brand Standards and Guidelines and incorporating Brand-specific requirements
- Collaborate with finance teams to develop and manage budgets to optimize resource allocation
- Cooperate with Engineering to ensure all POP Properties adhere to Safety & Security and Sustainability Guidelines
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Great organisational skills, effective project coordination and time management
- Exceptional leadership, communication and team building skills
- Strong analytical capability with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset
- Proven track record of successful project execution and operational excellence in a multi-property or corporate setting
- Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management
- Extensive knowledge of hospitality operations, trends, and best practices
- Desirable: Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status
- Genuine career opportunities within our business
- Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
- A travel allowance for every day you work at the office to contribute to your commuting cost
- A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings
- Employee Assistance Programme Offering
- Recruitment Referral (Refer a friend) bonus programme
- Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties
- Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties
- (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging
About Us
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans over 220 cities across more than 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.Ascott has about 94,000 operating units and more than 64,000 units under development, making a total of about 159,000 units in over 900 properties. With our recent acquisitions and our growth target, now is the time to join The Ascott Limited.
Required skills: Project Management