Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Senior Project Manager

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts$130K — $150K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent preferred.
  • 5-10 years of experience in program management or related IT discipline, and team leadership required.
  • Familiar with various project management methodologies, practices, and concepts.
  • Proficient in project management scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Clarity Open Workbench.
  • Working knowledge of corporate financials and budgeting and comfortable with project metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead programs and projects within a portfolio supporting common business objectives.
  • Ensure projects comply with PMO policies and are represented in forecasts and pipelines.
  • Align projects with annual business initiatives timing.
  • Track portfolio/projects regarding financials, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
  • Manage risk through a methodology that includes visibility and actionable mitigation plans.
  • Communicate program status through weekly meetings with business and program teams.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life/AD&D insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Paid vacation time and holidays, including potential additional paid days off.
Full Job Description
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team at the Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way location in Parsippany, New Jersey.

The Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading related programs and/or projects within a portfolio that are in support of a common business function, or dependent on each other. This role is accountable for ensuring that the PMO policies and processes are consistently applied and executed to optimize quality and on-time performance. The qualified candidate will be able to communicate with our clients and all levels of management; be able to manage multiple projects across various teams; prioritize and organize effectively to make decisions and solve problems.

What you'll do
• Ensure portfolio of projects are compliant and properly represented in the project forecasts and pipelines.
• Ensure projects are appropriately aligned to the timing of the business initiatives for a given year.
• Be the project manager for some projects within the portfolio of effort.
• Portfolio/Project Tracking (Financial, Schedule, Risk, Deliverables).
• Risk Management - Manage risk through a specific methodology that creates visibility into potential issues, and has actionable mitigation plans in place.
• Communicate program status to the business via a weekly program status meeting and down through to the program teams.

You'll be successful if you have
• Must have the ability to prioritize and effectively delegate in a high-pressure environment.
• Resourceful and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to work within deadlines.
• Clarity experience or equivalent PPM tools. Working knowledge of SharePoint, MS Excel.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Familiar with a variety of project management methodologies, concepts, practices, and procedures is a must.
• Proficient in use of project management scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Clarity Open Workbench.
• Familiar with critical path analysis and portfolio dependencies.
• Working knowledge in a technical environment.
• Working knowledge of corporate financials and budgeting.
• Comfortable with project metrics and reporting.

Required Qualifications/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in the field of program management or related IT discipline, and team leadership, required.

Job Location: Parsippany - 22 Sylvan Way, 22 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
Employment Status: Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. based positions only, the expected pay range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 annually.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation such as work location, background, experience, and performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible to receive an incentive payment pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan with a 15% annual target, subject to the terms of the Plan.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company's core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:
  • Health insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Vacation time- Accrue 2.019 hours of paid vacation per week
  • Paid holidays- 11 Core Scheduled Paid Holidays with potential additional paid days off as business operations and the calendar permit (e.g. in 2026, there is an additional 7 days of paid company closure).
  • Paid sick leave accrued as state and local laws require
  • Additional paid time off in the form of one volunteer day, bereavement time, as well as jury duty time.


Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. More information can be found on Our Benefits Page. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.

We are accepting applications for this position through 09/01/2026.

What we expect from you

You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:
• Being responsive, respectful and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners and communities.
• Foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.
• Bring your best every day and strive to exceed expectations in all you do.

What you can expect from us

With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:
• Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.
• A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort company that was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. The company operates over 9,000 hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries under 20 different brands, including Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, and Howard Johnson. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world, with a strong focus on providing high-quality accommodations and exceptional customer service. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing energy and water usage, and increasing recycling and waste reduction. In 2018, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts was spun off from its parent company, Wyndham Worldwide, and became an independent publicly traded company.
Learn more about Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$132 million
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
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