Project Manager Contract in California City, CA

Purpose: The Americas Performance Hub is seeking a skilled Project Manager to provide structured PMO support, cross-functional coordination, and outcome-driven execution across a portfolio of high-priority initiatives. These initiatives directly impact hotel performance, GM capability, owner relations, and corporate operating efficiency. This role partners closely with the Growth & Americas PMO team, cross-functional leaders, field operations, and hotel teams to ensure disciplined planning, transparent progress tracking, aligned communications, and timely delivery of key projects. Position Responsibilities: Project Management & Governance Implement governance routines such as steering committees, workstream check-ins, and reporting cycles. Track issues, risks, and dependencies across all initiatives. Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as program coordinator across Operations, HR, Finance, Commercial Services, Design, and other corporate teams. Support decision-making by synthesizing insights and preparing leadership materials. Tools, Systems & Reporting Maintain project dashboards, trackers, and documentation (Smartsheet preferred). Develop templates, process flows, and standardized reporting. Change Management & Communication Support creation of communication plans, leadership updates, and stakeholder messaging. Assist in building training materials and facilitating rollout meetings. Data & Outcomes Tracking Produce regular status updates and performance insights. Support KPI definition and ensure transparent progress reporting. Knowledge Transfer & Project Handoff Design and execute structured handoff processes for all projects and programs to ensure continuity and knowledge retention. Location: California City, California, United States Employment Type: Contract (On-site, not remote eligible) Compensation: $12,000,165 per hour (please verify pay details as this appears unusually high)