Senior Design & Planning Manager, Renovations

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Job Description For Senior Design & Planning Manager, Renovations

Description

The Opportunity

Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Senior Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Design Services team, 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 for 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 well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Design & Planning, Renovations, the Design & Planning Senior Manager, Renovations plays a key role in executing renovation design and execution strategies across Hyatt's portfolio of full-service Classics and Luxury hotel brands throughout the Americas. This position supports the successful delivery of renovation projects by guiding owners and their consultants in applying brand standards, technical design guidelines, and the execution of renovation planning processes while considering existing property conditions.

As a member of the multi-skilled Design Services team, the Design & Planning Senior Manager provides brand advisory services for renovation project execution with a strong focus on brand alignment, guest experience, and operational functionality. This role manages renovation design phases, including scope development and design milestones from concept through completion, coordinates with consultants and internal stakeholders, and supports activation and opening efforts as well as construction inspections. Additionally, this position supports CapEx planning and intelligent prioritization and phasing of work at properties to best enhance guest experience, with a focus on alignment with Hyatt's technical standards by delivering thoughtful, brand-led design solutions. With a client-first, purpose-driven approach, this position upholds design excellence and continuity across a diverse and evolving portfolio.

• Renovation Project Oversight

o Supervise multiple, concurrent renovation projects across Hyatt's full-service portfolio, managing all aspects from early planning through execution, informed by guest and performance data from each hotel.

o Provide design direction, comments, and guidance on project management while maintaining alignment with brand standards and client goals.

o Oversee coordination with consultants, internal stakeholders, and ownership groups to ensure timely execution and design integrity.

o Review and present project-specific renovation design solutions to department leaders to secure alignment and approvals.

o Conduct milestone design reviews and provide approvals and comments in line with established process and contractual deliverables.

• Brand Protection & Alignment

o Guide design consultant teams through all design phases and advise on compliance with brand goals and standards.

o Review drawings, finish selections, and FF&E specifications for alignment with brand goals and standards in support of guest experience expectations.

o Execute and operationalize brand concepts with regional and local interpretation, ensuring thoughtful, context-specific design implementation

• Stakeholder & Consultant Collaboration

o Interface with owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, and public agencies in a collaborative, team-focused manner.

o Lead cross-functional coordination with internal Operations and Development teams to incorporate feedback and facilitate brand-aligned solutions.

o Support feasibility reviews, design assessments, and renovation scope development, including early planning documents

• CapEx Planning & Project Support

o Contribute to CapEx renovation planning and review process, data tracking, and project reporting to ensure planned projects meet brand quality standards and timelines.

o Monitor and support completion of CapEx renovation projects according to the established renovation oversight process.

Qualifications
Experience Required:

•5 years minimum in a design field with strong familiarity with all phases of the design and development process

• Client-facing experience in hospitality or high-end residential design

Experience Preferred:

•Bachelor's or Master's degree in an interior design or architectural field.

•Knowledge of hospitality design principles, architectural drawings, and FF&E/OS&E specifications

•Ability to collaborate with owners and consultants

•Clear communication and presentation skills

•Collaborative mindset

•Strong organizational skills and detail orientation

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 $95,000 to $124,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.

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.