Choice Hotels
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Portfolio Optimization Programs Manager Choice Hotels

100K–118K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

The Portfolio Optimization Programs Manager leads the Company`s Property Improvement Plan (PIP) incentive programs ensuring effective execution from approval to payout. This role serves as the primary negotiator and relationship manager for franchisees driving brand standards and retention objectives. It involves overseeing the full lifecycle of incentive opportunities and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align programs with strategic goals.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Franchisee Negotiations & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary Company representative and negotiator for franchisees participating in PIP incentive programs.
  • 2Negotiate PIP scope project timelines completion dates and incentive amounts within approved guardrails.
  • 3Evaluate exception requests and present recommendations requiring Director approval.
  • 4Communicate approved terms and ensure commitments are documented.
  • 5Partner with Franchise Development Portfolio Management Brand Operations Design Legal and other cross-functional stakeholders to support retention opportunities and coordinate property handoffs.
  • 6Coordinate required internal approvals and documentation.
  • 7Track assigned incentive budgets and the overall program budget.
  • 8Partner with Design to monitor project progress.
  • 9Coordinate final incentive payouts following third-party inspection verification.
  • 10Maintain accurate program records within Salesforce and other corporate systems.
  • 11Prepare and analyze reports on project status incentive activity budget performance and program metrics.

Requirements11

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 years progressive professional experience in sales negotiations program management financial analysis or related disciplines
  • 3Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive professional experience in sales, negotiations, program management, financial analysis, or related disciplines
  • 4Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • 5Experience working with budgets financial incentives or contract administration preferred
  • 6Bachelor`s degree in Business Hospitality Management Finance Economics Real Estate or a related field
  • 7Strong negotiation influencing and relationship management skills
  • 8Excellent financial acumen and budget management
  • 9Exceptional project and program management skills
  • 10Strong verbal written and interpersonal communication abilities
  • 11Ability to build collaborative cross-functional relationships

Salary Insight

$100 - $118k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

NegotiationRelationship ManagementFinancial AcumenBudget ManagementProject ManagementProgram ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSalesforce.com
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