IT Project Manager 2

Choice Hotels International

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Choice Hotels has an exciting new opportunity as our Project Manager 2 in the SkyTouch Technology division. SkyTouch Technology, is an independently operated division of Choice Hotels that provides the most widely used cloud-based (SaaS) hotel property management system. As a key member of our SkyTouch Technology division, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of complex software engineering initiatives, partnering with Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Infrastructure teams to turn plans into shipped solutions. This role is designed for a project manager who takes ownership of delivery outcomes, brings clarity to complexity, and drives work from early planning through production release. Are you a delivery-owning software project manager who thrives in complex environments, proactively manages risk and dependencies, and drives outcomes across multiple teams? The #SkysTheLimit when you #MakeItYourChoice! We encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or equivalent experience
• PMP Certification required
• 3–5 years of project management experience delivering software engineering projects
• Demonstrated experience managing SDLC-driven initiatives with multiple interdependent workstreams
• Strong command of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management
• Advanced experience using Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) for delivery tracking, reporting, and execution transparency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Demonstrates key competencies to include: Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments, follows through on delivery expectations, and takes ownership of outcomes Drives Results – Consistently achieves delivery results, persists through obstacles, and pushes self and others to meet commitments under pressure Nimble Learning – Learns quickly in new situations, adapts to changing delivery needs, and applies new tools and approaches to improve outcomes

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Smartsheet or similar tools for integrated project planning and cross-team dependency tracking (preferred)
• Experience delivering SaaS or cloud-based software products (preferred)
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools or automation to improve project planning, execution, or reporting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of multiple concurrent software engineering projects, balancing scope, schedule, risk, and dependencies to meet delivery commitments
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, risk registers, and dependency maps
• Drive execution across engineering and cross-functional teams, resolving issues and trade-offs to meet delivery commitments
• Proactively identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies
• Hold teams accountable to scope, schedule, and quality commitments while partnering effectively with engineering leadership
• Coordinate delivery across Product, Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure, and external vendors
• Provide clear, data-driven project status reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders, highlighting risks, dependencies, and delivery health
• Use delivery tooling (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet) to provide actionable visibility into project health, risks, and progress
• Leverage automation and emerging AI-enabled tools to improve planning, forecasting, and delivery visibility
• Continuously improve delivery practices, reporting standards, and execution processes

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees