Manager, Hotel Openings & Transitions, U.S. & Canada at Hilton | GlassEver Jobs

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Manager, Hotel Openings & Transitions, U.S. & Canada

Canada Nov 11, 2026
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Job Description

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What you'll do during a typical day:

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  • Facilitate hotel opening and transition task items using 's online opening software, supporting tools, and required documentation.
  • Manage a portfolio of new construction openings, conversions, internal brand-to-brand changes, and hotel exits, monitoring progress and escalating issues that may affect readiness or opening timelines.
  • Complete unique or expedited openings where critical tasks must be completed accurately within a compressed timeframe.
  • Develop practical solutions for opening challenges, including limited hotel-level support and special requests involving technology, service levels, or product requirements.
  • Contribute to team procedures, tools, and programs that improve the opening and transition process, while communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

How you'll collaborate with others:

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  • Partner with owners, management companies, hotel leaders, Commercial Performance teams, Global Brand Organizations, and cross-functional partners to support successful execution and operational readiness.
  • Act as the liaison with Revenue Management Hotel Openings and coordinate with Technology, Quality Assurance, Architecture, Design & Construction, and other partners to help ensure hotels are prepared to open and positioned for success.
  • Ensure that hotel information is accurate, fully enhanced, and sellable after the initial hotel build in applicable systems, including GDS, PIM, CRS, and 's brand websites.

Projects you'll take ownership of:

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  • Coordinate the initialization of new hotels across Sales Worldwide, Brand Marketing, Global Distribution Management, Reservations Worldwide, Global Distribution Systems, Online Travel Agencies, and Honors.
  • Monitor overall hotel progress, keep assigned projects on target, identify risks, and drive timely completion of opening and transition requirements.

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  • Four (4) years of work experience in the hotel industry (or similar) experience in a management or supervisory level position.
  • Two (2) years of branded hotel experience
  • Three (3) years of experience working with hotel General Managers or Hotel Ownership/Management, or three (3) years of corporate experience with .
  • Travel up to 20%.

It would be useful if you have:

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  • Four (4) years of overall preferred experience with
  • Three (3) years of branded hotel experience
  • One (1) year of supporting hotels in pre-opening or conversions

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  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go travel program
  • Own a piece of – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

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