Data Strategy & Transformation Director

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Data Strategy & Transformation Director in the Data & Analytics Department. As a key member of our Data & Analytics team you understand that data is the new currency and that as Choice looks to build on our corporate performance, data plays a key role in our success. This role is crucial to the success of our journey to create a data driven culture at Choice and will lead transformational initiatives to do so.

Do you have a background in strategy and process transformation? Are you interested in work that will directly impact the organization's ability to use data effectively across all levels? Do you want to spearhead a future with AI at the forefront?

We invite you to apply today for our Data Strategy & Transformation Director role and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for positioning data as a strategic asset within the organization, ensuring it is managed, governed, and optimized for business value.

• Support the development and execution of data governance and quality strategies, with a focus on data management for AI use cases, enabling the organization to leverage data for advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications.

• Build and scale data fluency initiatives, by providing training, resources, and support to ensure that employees develop the necessary skills and mindset to effectively use data in their day-to-day roles.

• Support internal transformational projects that require an understanding of the hospitality and analytics industries, while embracing new ideas and concepts to keep the team on the cutting edge.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the organization maximizes the value of its data, turning it into a competitive advantage and enabling impactful business outcomes.

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in related field(s) required

• Master’s degree in related field preferred

• At least 5 years’ experience in driving strategy & transformation

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel with superb Power Point skills

• Demonstrates key competencies including strategic mindset, drive results, and build networks.

• Experience with high visibility projects and comfortable managing up and across the organization.

• Strong communication and change management skills with an understanding of how things are connected, as well as the ability to tell a story using PowerPoint.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Vice President, Business Insight & Analytic Services

Your Work Location

As our Data Strategy & Transformation Director , 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 $130,000 to $170,000 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.

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

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.