Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton benefits.
***US based remote role with a preference for a candidate near McLean, VA, Dallas, TX or Memphis, TN***
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated technology professional to join our in-house Cloud Platform Engineering and Operations team, where you will play a pivotal role in driving cutting-edge, consumer-facing technologies that are transforming the hospitality industry on a global scale. Reporting to the Senior Lead Project Manager, you will bring your technical expertise and project management acumen to support a wide range of initiatives, including cloud migrations and modernization, network and security architecture, data and AI/ML platforms, business continuity and disaster recovery, and enterprise integrations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop project plans and schedules and document them in Confluence and Microsoft Project
- Create and assign tasks for project work in Jira and follow up with project team members on task completion
- Provide reporting on assigned projects by updating Jira epics and preparing Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- Schedule and facilitate weekly project meetings to support project planning and execution
- Lead project teams to successfully accomplish the scope and deliverables of assigned projects
- Coordinate with team members to update monthly program reports
- Attend daily escalation calls as a representative for the Cloud Database Admin Team
Skills:
- Strong proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and documentation
- Experience managing projects using both Waterfall and PMP methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams and drive results
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, migrations, and modernization initiatives
- Knowledge of network and security architecture, data platforms, AI/ML, BC/DR, and enterprise integrations
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with project tracking and reporting tools
Experience:
- 5+ years of professional work experience in Technology or a related field
- 5+ years of work experience in project management, preference for prior work with AWS or Database Administration
- 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Project and Jira
- 3+ years of experience applying Waterfall project management and PMP methodologies
- PMP Certification is preferred
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking technology team at one of the most recognized and celebrated hospitality brands in the world. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading high-visibility projects that directly influence how technology powers exceptional guest experiences across the globe. If you are a driven project management professional with a passion for innovation and a desire to work within a collaborative, award-winning culture, this role offers the perfect platform to elevate your career to the next level.
