Director, Projects & Design – South Asia

The Director, Projects & Design – South Asia reports to the Senior Regional Director, AD&C (Architecture, Design & Construction) – South Asia and is responsible for managing project stakeholders, the project timeline, the design process, and the successful opening/conversion/renovation of the hotel project. Project Management. Provide technical services and guide all elements of the planning and design phases of the project. Support the Owner’s project timelines and construction progress to ensure a seamless hotel handover. Provide mentorship in the implementation of brand standards and any recommendations for meeting brand standards. Oversee construction activities. Report to Owners, Stakeholders, and Senior Director on findings, key dates, solving project risks that will affect the hotel's success and opening, and conditional and final approvals. Improve the final product and preparation of waiver requests. Assist in the solving of design problems as they arise in concert with Owners, Architects, Consultants, and Hilton Stakeholders. Implement effective and efficient strategies to best suit the organization. Plan meetings, agendas, site visits, and program deliverables, ensuring timely engagement and disengagement of all parties to allow accurate preparation and planning. Plan meetings and travel in consideration of other Stakeholders and attendees' travel times and travel expense agreements for several trips. Design Management & Development Assistance . Provide Design Direction, Review, and Approval of architectural planning, interior design, FF&E, art & accessories, landscape design, graphics, and way-finding designs to ensure they meet the Brand Design Narrative, Brand standards, and Brand equity. Support Project Assessment, including Project Improvement Plan (PIP) inspections/reports to the Development team before application to facilitate project approval. Contribute to country-specific addenda to global Brand standards for all Hilton brands. Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design (with luxury project experience. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in hospitality design roles and project management. Excellent communication, presentation, written, and public speaking skills. Ability to lead change, resolve issues, and ensure collaboration within teams and/or units; including maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity. Ability to evaluate and find opportunities from a strategic perspective, develop, prioritize, and implement plans to meet the organization’s core strategic goals. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products. Understanding of the principles and practical application of the software. Ability to accurately estimate project durations and anticipate potential risks based on experience, scheduling analysis, and interaction with other stakeholders and ownership teams. Ability to assimilate new concepts and practices into the position and the department. To provide subordinates with effective on-the-job training, policies and procedures, departmental training topics, and professional development. Financial management and leadership skills, including the ability to monitor expenses against commitments, set priorities for funding and develop annual financial goals. Ability to travel when required. Fluency in English and Hindi.