Corporate Strategy Manager

Corporate Strategy Manager 

Who are we looking for? 

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Corporate Strategy Manager on the Strategy & Transformation team. Strategy & Transformation is the team that ensures that Choice executes its ambitious long-term growth objectives by defining the best path forward for the company, bringing alignment across the organization behind our strategic decisions, and managing the delivery of cross-functional strategic initiatives. As a key member of our Strategy & Transformation team, you will influence the formulation and execution of our enterprise strategy and help Choice deliver on its vision. 

Are you a strategic thinker who likes to solve big problems while developing a deep understanding of the details? We invite you to apply today for our Corporate Strategy Manager role today and #MakeItYourChoice.  

Your Responsibilities  

• Lead analysis projects by developing financial and strategic frameworks, performing qualitative and quantitative research and business modeling, and articulating clear findings and recommendations that drive decision-making. 

• Recognize and stay current with competitive and macro environmental trends, understanding how they impact areas of focus and becoming an internal expert on emerging business threats and opportunities. 

• Create portions of high-impact, “executive-ready” presentations and memorandums for leadership and Board of Directors meetings. 

• Scope and define enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, and help implement change management practices. 

• Influence fellow associates to realize the strategic vision through strong written and oral communication skills. 

• Contribute to the development of objective ways to measure progress towards strategic goals by identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), collecting data, and ensuring the integrity and consistency of reporting. 

• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate complex business problems and brainstorm strategic and meaningful future state solutions. 

• Manage workstreams for strategic projects, leveraging organizational skills and an action-oriented mindset to deliver timely, error-free work products.  

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies  

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent experience. 

• An MBA from a leading university is a plus but not required. 

• 4-6+ years’ experience, ideally in strategy consulting or internal strategic, financial planning, and/or business analytics functions. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

• Demonstrates key competencies to drive results, ensure accountability, and cultivate innovation. 

Your Team  

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Corporate Strategy & Strategic Planning. You will be part of the 8-member Strategy & Transformation team and collaborate with cross-functional departments, such as Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Advanced Analytics (AAT), on a regular basis.  

Your Work Location 

As our Corporate Strategy Manager, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels. 

Salary Range 

The salary range for this position is $112,803 to $141,789 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).  

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. 

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few: 

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance 

• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings 

• Employee recognition programs 

• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide 

About Choice 

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.  

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business. 

About Choice Hotels Financial Performance  

Please click here to review the highlights of our latest financial results. 

*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***