Strategy & Transformation Manager

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North Bethesda MD - Corporate Headquarters time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R20900
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The Strategy & Transformation Manager plays a critical role in helping Choice Hotels execute on its long-term growth objectives by driving clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across enterprise initiatives. This role partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to define strategic priorities, analyze business challenges, and support the successful delivery of transformational programs. The Manager combines analytical rigor with strong organizational savvy to simplify complex problems and enable effective decision-making.

As part of a nimble, high-performing team, this position influences enterprise strategy execution without direct reports, working across departments to ensure measurable, sustainable progress.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Strategy Execution & Reporting
*** Support scoping, definition, and launch of enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
* Manage project work streams, analyze processes, and develop data-driven insights to advance initiative objectives.
* Identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks; develop materials and recommendations to aid leadership decision-making.
* Perform structured analytical problem-solving to support initiative teams and maintain momentum.
* Establish and track success metrics, indicators, and milestone targets to measure progress and outcomes.
** Strategy Communication, Alignment & Planning
*** Develop and apply approaches to strengthen alignment around enterprise strategy, partnering across finance, HR, IT, and subject matter experts.
* Help prioritize transformation initiatives and define objective, meaningful measures of success tied to long-term strategic goals.
* Synthesize data and insights to articulate the story behind performance and influence organizational focus.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

*** Employment Experience
** Minimum 4 years of experience in consulting, strategic planning, corporate strategy, business analytics, or a related field.
* Experience managing cross-functional projects or work streams required.
* Exposure to process design, value mapping, operational modeling, or data analytics preferred.
* Technical Skills
** Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with project management tools.
* Ability to conduct financial and business analysis with a high degree of precision.
* Experience with LLMs (especially Copilot and ChatGPT) is advantageous.
* Experience with data analytics tools or platforms is advantageous.
* Additional Skills & Competencies*
* ** Strategic thinker:
** Able to balance detailed analytical work with big-picture understanding; skilled at navigating complex or ambiguous business questions.
* ** Project management:
** Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain momentum, and drive results in cross-functional environments.
* ** Organizational savvy:
** Capable of building alignment, influencing without authority, and adapting communication to diverse audiences.
* ** Executive communication:
** Comfortable developing materials for and presenting insights to senior leaders.
* ** Continuous improvement mindset:
** Formal Six Sigma or similar training is a plus.
* Education Requirements
** Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
* Continuous improvement, change management or project management certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Prosci, PMP) beneficial but not required.
** Salary Range
** The salary range for this position is $112,000 to $132,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP). The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education,…