VP Architecture and Design

Leads Architecture, Design, Facilities & Construction function for the Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels in the Americas region with an owner-centric and IHG collective mindset. Supports owners through the design/planning/construction journey to deliver high-quality, on-brand hotel openings, renovations and re-openings.

 

Your Day-to-Day

• Thinks with an owner mindset to help owners deliver a high-quality product that stands the test of time

• Leads the Luxury, Lifestyle and Managed Architecture and Design function to become best in class in supporting owners to go through the construction journey while driving key metrics that support NSSG including pace of ground breaks, NHOPs, conversions & re-openings

• Within the Company Managed Hotels portfolio, oversee cyclical capital refurbishment and expansion capital projects (i.e., acquisitions, new builds, renovations) involving IHG investment (often $20M+ per renovation and more than 100 HPT renovations with $30M+ capex reinvestment annually). 

• Working with Brand-led, dedicated cross-functional project resources and teams, leads design, design innovation and technical aspects of EC-approved regional and global growth initiatives. Ensures these are delivered on brand and with an owner mindset

• Leads an expanding team of highly specialized architecture and design talent and can manage the team to deliver different work products, from high-volume PIPs bespoke plans for luxury and lifestyle hotels

• Provides coaching and thought leadership to the team, actively works to attract and retain specialized talent, and effectively role models effective cross-functional leadership 

• Supports compliance of architectural and engineering specifications, Fire, Life & Safety and environmental requirements with IHG standards and specifications

• Owns hotel design and construction from signing to opening/re-opening for our upscale and luxury brands, creating a repeatable but bespoke, consultative process

 

What We Need from You

• Bachelors or Master's degree in Business, Architecture, Structural Engineering and/or a relevant experience

• 12+ years related work experience leading design, architecture, and construction of hotels or similar multi-unit residential buildings. Knowledge of hotel operations and franchise development

• Deep strategic understanding of IHG’s business goals, industry dynamics and owners' expectations and strong ability to think from a macro and micro perspective

• Strong influencing skills to sustain high impact relationships with key stakeholders and results delivery

• Experience leading cross functional teams, driving system or culture change, communicating and collaborating effectively with senior leadership in a complex matrix organization

• An experienced leader who understands hotel opening process and operations with solid background in asset management and project management

 

Location – Atlanta, GA. Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.

The salary range for this role is $250,000 to $400,000.  This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.  

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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?