Head of Conversions and Mid Cycle Renovations (Essentials and Suites) (Atlanta)

Head of Conversions and Mid Cycle Renovations (Essentials and Suites)

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Head of Conversions and Mid Cycle Renovations (Essentials and Suites)

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The Role

This leader will strategically develop and lead the Midcycle Renovations and Conversion Property Improvement Plan (PIP) teams, establishing greater consistency in process and direction across the Americas region. The focus on Midcycle Renovations will be to continue momentum and further develop the implementation of renovation programs that enhance brand standards and guest experience. For Conversions, the emphasis will be on writing effective PIPs that support winning deals and ensure alignment with brand intent in addition to supporting renovations through hotel opening and PIP completion.

The Role

This leader will strategically develop and lead the Midcycle Renovations and Conversion Property Improvement Plan (PIP) teams, establishing greater consistency in process and direction across the Americas region. The focus on Midcycle Renovations will be to continue momentum and further develop the implementation of renovation programs that enhance brand standards and guest experience. For Conversions, the emphasis will be on writing effective PIPs that support winning deals and ensure alignment with brand intent in addition to supporting renovations through hotel opening and PIP completion.

This team ensures that design and innovative strategies are developed into structurally safe designs and standards that are implemented and maintained by all assigned brands franchise properties in the Americas region. This leader will direct the implementation of design strategies and administration of the Modernization and Standardized Room Dcor Programs, prototype programs for current and future of assigned Brands, and other construction design and prototype programs for the Company brands. They will be responsible for developing strategies to enhance the companys revenues, service, improve quality via consulting with and training direct reports in the use of systems and utilization of available resources in the Americas region. They will develop and maintain plans, budgets and measurement tools targeted to increase performance of key ownership groups. Work to maintain client relationships with Principal Correspondent or Management Company Representatives, Key Accounts, and IHG Owner Association members.

Your Day-to-Day

• Policy & Process Development: Create and implement departmental policies and procedures to support strategic objectives and ensure consistent design standards across all assigned brands.
• PIP & Plan Review Oversight: Lead the Property Improvement Plan and Plan Review processes, ensuring timely, cost-effective evaluations and consistent training for departmental competency.
• Design Strategy & Innovation: Guide design strategies for modernization programs, maintain awareness of industry trends, and support the development of innovative, competitive brand standards.
• Standards & Compliance: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of brand standards, including architecture, engineering, ADA compliance, FF&E, signage, and safety protocols.
• Prototype & Dcor Programs: Support the implementation and upkeep of prototype building designs and the Standardized Room Dcor (SRD) program to ensure current and consistent design execution.
• Leadership & Team Development: Manage and develop the PIP and Plan Review teams through hiring, training, performance management, and fostering a positive, high-retention work environment.
• Budgeting & Special Projects: Lead budget planning, staffing, and special projects that drive innovation, assess competitive data, and support strategic initiatives across the hotel portfolio.

What We Need From You

• Educational Background: Bachelors or masters degree in architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent education and hospitality industry experience.
• Industry Experience: Over 10 years of progressive experience in architecture, design, construction, and renovations within the hospitality sector.
• Project Leadership: 57 years of experience managing teams and leading complex hotel design, renovation, and construction projects.
• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to organize, plan, and execute large-scale projects from concept through implementation.
• Team Development: Demonstrated success in leading, developing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities for conveying technical and legal information to diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of building codes, company license agreements, and related regulations essential to hotel design and construction

Location: Atlanta, GA preferred. Open to remote. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $194,000 . This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. Youll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve theres Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, weve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. Thats why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, thats why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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Important information :

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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