Job Description

About the Role

Manager New Hotels Openings is based in Dubai will work together with the owning companies as the projects are moving through the pre- opening process. This includes an orientation to the owning company on IHG ways of working, project kick-off meetings, development of the pre-opening budget and regular catchups to ensure the projects are moving at pace.

Role Purpose

• Be the main point of contact with project team and ownership.
• Work closely with Design and Engineering team on project updates and progress, support in escalating any potential risks to ownership.
• Liaise with core team and key functions to ensure all pre-opening tasks are completed in timely manner toward opening date.
• Ensure all pre-opening milestones are completed according to agreed timeline.
• Ensure Owners Portal and one force systems are up to date.
• Communicate on regular basis projects updates, progress and accomplished points.
• Ensure all governance, licenses and insurances are fully compliant before opening in line with HMA or FLA.

Educational Attainment

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Hotel Management

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?