The Opportunity

Hyatt’s Manager of Data Transformation will help guide the evolution of Hyatt's data culture, enabling it to operate more strategically and efficiently with data. Key areas of focus will include:

• Helping to manage key senior-level councils and committees focused on data strategy and processes
• Encouraging the evolution of Hyatt’s Talent Architecture including a common framework of roles, competencies, and career progressions for technical staff
• Encouraging wide alignment around Hyatt’s Data Operating Model encompassing how data is moved, stored, and managed around Hyatt
• Transforming data asset management including auditing/overseeing the development of data assets in partnership with colleagues assigned to each data topic
• Led select cross-functional initiatives that leverage new data or new data flows tied to important business outcomes and reinforce the Operating Model.

This role will partner with key stakeholders across the business, including executive management, data privacy, cybersecurity, data stewards, business data owners in functional domains, technology teams, and other enterprise functions. The role will elevate awareness and educate business owners on enterprise data initiatives, including Hyatt’s data strategy, data fluency, the Hyatt data operating model, data governance, data policy, metadata management, and data quality.

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 our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to 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

What sets us apart is our purpose—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 schedule and location
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing 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 who we hire and develop, organizations we support, and who 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 Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Educate the enterprise (business, technology, and data teams) on Hyatt's Data and Analytics operating model and playbook. Identify and facilitate discussions around areas where either process improvements or the Operating model needs adjustment.
• Help support Hyatt's Data and Analytics Steering Committee and the Data Analytics and Stewardship Council by preparing a regular cadence of meaningful discussion forums
• Work with Hyatt’s human resources organization to deepen consistency of data and analytics roles and career paths across the operating model.
• Guide the development of and maintain a repository of job descriptions and competencies across core Data and Analytics team technical roles. Support consistent data and analytics calibration and promotion planning activities by maintaining and improving competency matrices and job descriptions.
• Encourage wide alignment around Hyatt’s data Operating Model encompassing how data is moved, stored, and managed around
• Responsible for standards/auditing of the development and launch of Hyatt’s Data Catalog, a tool that will expand knowledge and optimal use of Hyatt’s data. (Curation will primarily be driven by data asset assignees).
• Elevate awareness and educate business owners on enterprise data quality initiatives, including data governance, data policy, master data and metadata management, and data quality through the Data Stewardship Council and other avenues.
• Responsible for standards/auditing of the development and launch of Hyatt’s Data Catalog, a tool that will expand knowledge and optimal use of Hyatt’s data. (Curation will primarily be driven by data asset assignees).
• Led select cross-functional initiatives that leverage new data or new data flows tied to important business outcomes and that reinforce/showcase the Operating Model in action
• Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and assigned as necessary

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of total work experience in a combination of strategy, analytic or change management consulting or corporate roles, or in the functional areas of product or program management, business strategy, or data analytics
• Minimum of 5 years of team leadership experience and cross-functional influence
• Self-directed, well organized, and have good follow-up skills
• Excellent written and oral communication & presentation skills including using PowerPoint to frame discussions and drive decisions
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of problem-solving and improving the status quo
• Strong relationship-building skills, coupled with high business acumen
• Highly flexible with the ability to change direction as requested or handle ambiguous responsibilities to drive results, especially in a matrixed or influence-based environment
• Detail-oriented, curious, nuanced thinker with the ability to also work, develop, and think at a strategic level.
• Passion for working with/coaching teams to dig into data, processes, and issues to identify root-cause issues and design and roll out remedies
• Intermediate SQL skills (with Python a plus) to prepare and facilitate cross-functional discussions on data quality and data asset management with Hyatt’s Data Stewards and/or to help guide/monitor Enterprise Data Catalog development

Education

• Minimum: BA/BS Bachelor’s Degree; preferred Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

• Intermediate SQL, Advanced PowerPoint, and Excel skills

Additional Comments and Requirements

• Python a plus

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 of 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.