Project Manager

Overview

Xanterra Travel Collection owns and operates a growing group of hospitality, travel and leisure businesses, operating in more than 30 countries. As the nation’s largest national park concessioner – our original core business – environmental stewardship and sustainability are fundamental to everything we do. Xanterra’s 6,500 peak-season employees provide superior guest service to visitors from around the world who visit the company’s 20 hotels and lodges with more than 4,500 guest rooms, six cruise ships, adventure travel operations, 55 restaurants, 45 retail stores, 1,500 campsites, and a tourist train. See xanterra.com for more information on the company, its business units and its environmental initiatives.

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and driven professional to join our team as an Project Manager within our IT PMO (IT Project Management Office).  This essential role will be responsible for the direction, coordination, execution, communication, and completion of specific projects across diverse business units and technology domains, supporting enterprise transformation and goals.  These projects include implementation of new technologies and upgrades/enhancements to existing systems and applications. Our project management practice guides components of process, technology and organizational improvement, working closely in concert with business and IT stakeholders.

Responsibilities

How you will make an impact:

• Manage project execution for the Corporate Information Technology department.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables to create succinct Project Charters.
• Define project objectives and scope, identifying involvement of internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop full scale project plans, including project tasks and resource requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and manage project tasks, timelines, and deliverables using Xanterra’s standard project template set.
• Manage project changes to mitigate scope creep and achieve on-time, on-budget project objectives.
• Assemble and coordinate project stakeholders and manage expectations to maintain productive and engaged relationships.
• Monitor and report on progress of projects to all stakeholders, at varying levels of responsibility, including summarization of tasks, milestones, risks and decisions.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance in application testing activities to ensure achievement of project requirements.
• Strive to continually improve standard project processes and templates by collaborating with fellow PMO team members and providing constructive feedback and suggestions.
• Provide support and assistance to the Xanterra Incident Response Team as needed and requested.
• Engage in continual learning to remain abreast of industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• College degree or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Management and Technology.
• Working knowledge of standard project management methodology, tools and software.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products, particularly Teams, OneDrive and PowerPoint.
• Expertise in waterfall and hybrid (waterfall plus some agile) software development methodologies.
• Experience managing full-scale software implementation projects.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, planning, organizing, decision-making, team building, conflict management and adaptability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize and present information clearly.
• Ability to interact with team members at all levels of the organization and with cross functional teams.

What will make you stand out:

• Hospitality, lodging, cruise or travel experience is strongly recommended.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where project priorities, task deadlines, and assignments can change quickly.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner, react well under pressure, and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Ability to accept responsibility for your own actions and follow through on your commitments.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, look for ways to improve and promote quality, apply feedback to improve performance.

COMPENSATION:  The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00.

BENEFITS: For full-time employees, Xanterra offers a comprehensive benefits package including:  Medical, Dental & Vision; HSA & FSA; Life & Disability; Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness; Pet Insurance; PTO and paid Holidays; 401(k) with Company Match; Employee Assistance Plan; Education Assistance; RTD-Denver transit pass for in-office employees, and Employee Discounts & Travel Deals.

EEO: Xanterra is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.