Sr. Analyst, Program Management

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Summary:

The scope of this role includes leading cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement large scale process redesigns and technology implementations within the HR function. Working independently and leading through influence, this individual will combine their business acumen and strategic thinking to execute complex projects with enterprise-wide impact.

To be successful in this role, you will need to build collaborative relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders to drive outcomes, make actionable recommendations, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role routinely requires you to navigate ambiguity and complex issues to develop well thought out recommendations that move projects forward. Additionally, you will need the ability to flex between various tasks and levels of detail, from scheduling and facilitating meetings to providing status updates to senior leaders.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and communications skills and will quickly establish themselves as a trusted strategic partner with senior leadership. This individual will contribute to a culture of executional excellence through outstanding critical thinking, purpose-focused leadership, and detailed execution.

 

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $85,863.00 - $105,000.00 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No

 

 

Job Responsibilities:

Drive: Achieve executional excellence through efficient and effective project management practices

• Analyze and understand business strategy and high priority goals.
• Direct large-scale, complex projects with numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and track project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan. Proposes recommendations and adjustments to plans as required.
• Engage with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate agreement on objectives and success measures, manage issue tracking and resolution, and ensure project objectives are met.

Connect: Inspire trust and build productive relationships with key stakeholders and program delivery teams.

• Engage broadly and deeply within and outside the HR function to quickly connect information and facilitate positive outcomes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders, steering committees, etc. on program initiatives to facilitate decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and use that knowledge to drive effective prioritization and roadmaps for delivery.

Develop: Create an environment of continuous improvement with cross-functional teams and business partners

• Demonstrate the ability to learn and develop as a self-starter requiring little direction.
• Exhibit the ability to lead through persuasion and value versus role authority.
• Contribute to Vail’s talent philosophy and help others grow in their roles and career objectives.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and accountability while also holding others accountable to deliver on schedule.

Out Front: Anticipate the needs of key leadership and facilitate as well as motivate those around you to identify solutions

• Ensure candid communication about potential risks, advising stakeholders of risk mitigation and control strateg