Regional Director of Operations

NFM & J LP • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

We are seeking a high-impact Regional Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of hotels, drive performance at scale, and influence the next phase of growth across the organization. This role is designed for a proven operator who thrives in complexity, leads from the front, and consistently delivers measurable results.

You will have direct responsibility for portfolio performance, leadership development, revenue growth, and asset optimization, while playing a critical role in advancing strategic initiatives.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership position with direct influence on portfolio performance and long-term growth.

You will be empowered to make decisions, drive change, and elevate both people and assets.

If you are a leader who drives results, builds strong teams, and thrives in complex environments, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• A proven multi-property leader with a track record of driving results across diverse assets
• A revenue-minded operator who understands how to win in competitive markets
• Experienced in Marriott systems, with exposure to or leadership of Power of M transitions
• A leader who thrives in turnarounds, renovations, and high-expectation environments
• Known for building strong teams, developing leaders, and driving accountability
• Financially sharp with deep experience in P&L ownership and forecasting
• Confident, credible, and able to influence at the ownership and executive level

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for multi-property performance, including revenue, GOP, guest satisfaction, and asset value
• Driving market share growth through strong alignment of operations, sales, and marketing strategies
• Leading, coaching, and elevating General Managers into high-performing business leaders
• Identifying underperformance quickly and executing turnaround strategies with urgency and precision
• Overseeing renovations, PIPs, and asset repositioning to maximize long-term value
• Leading the transition of Marriott systems to Power of M, ensuring adoption, training, and operational continuity
• Building a culture of accountability, ownership, and people excellence across the portfolio
• Partnering with ownership and executive leadership to shape strategy, forecasting, and growth initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed