AddressHyatt seeks an enthusiastic Vice President of Innovation Integration to join our Global Digital team. With a commitment to innovation, we are at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance our services and in likeness, how we extend this to our stakeholders. We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Business Lead to drive the development and implementation of homegrown internal solutions and partner integrations within our organization.
You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart—to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the last ten years.
This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
- Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
- Flexible work schedules
- Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
- A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
- Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board—from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
As VP of Innovation Integration, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our growth strategy for Hyatt. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities in two core areas of growth: first to leverage Hyatt’s industry leading growth in the pipeline, as we acquire new properties, successfully onboarding them into our enterprise systems. Second, you will also be on point to define our AI technologies across our Digital Properties to improve operational efficiency, enhance guest experiences, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business strategy and or AI and a proven track record of successfully implementing AI solutions in a business environment.
Responsibilities Include:
Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with the business goals of Hyatt Commercial Services.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI to enhance guest satisfaction, streamline operations, and drive revenue growth.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, and operations to identify use cases and gather requirements.
- Work closely with senior management to align Commercial Services AI initiatives with overall enterprise objectives and guidelines.
Vendor Management:
- Evaluate and select external vendors and partners.
- Manage relationships with technology providers and oversee the implementation of solutions.
Project Management:
- Lead and oversee the execution of projects from conception to deployment.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet or exceed performance expectations.
Data Governance:
- Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.
- Collaborate with the data team to ensure data quality and availability for AI projects.
Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
- Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of initiatives.
- Continuously monitor and optimize AI models to improve performance and accuracy in collaboration with our Data Science team.
Qualifications
Given the high exposure to a sizable team and many collaborators across the business, the role requires the candidate to bring outstanding relationship management talent, communication, program creation/management, and multi-functional coordination skills.
The ideal candidate should have a solid track record of running sophisticated operations and fostering positive team dynamics. SVPs of Digital and Loyalty and the team would fully support the candidate in this role, recognizing their ability to own and excel in all these aspects with ease.
Experience Required:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business, AI).
- Proven experience (10 years) in a leadership role overseeing digital projects.
- Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and natural language processing.
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid track record of fostering positive team dynamics and building collaborative work environments.
- Exceptional relationship management talent, communication, program creation/management, and multi-functional coordination skills.
- Effective in high-exposure roles with sizable teams and cross-functional collaborators.
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical expertise with a keen understanding of business objectives.
Additional Experience Highly Regarded:
- Master’s in business administration
- Hospitality industry experience
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We Welcome You:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
