(Senior-) Project Manager (w/m/d)

Andermatt Swiss Alps seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic hospitality initiatives, including a new hotel opening, ensuring governance and cross-functional coordination in a hybrid role based in Andermatt.

This position plays a central role in the Hospitality division by driving the successful execution of high-priority strategic projects. The incumbent will oversee the end-to-end delivery of a new hotel opening alongside other corporate initiatives, establishing clear governance structures and maintaining transparency from initial planning through to final completion.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support hotel opening activities within the Project Management Office framework.
• Track project schedules, milestones, risks, and overall progress to ensure timely delivery.
• Organize Steering Committee sessions, documenting key decisions and follow-up actions.
• Create management reports and decision-support materials for executive leadership.
• Assist with budget oversight, resource allocation, and general project administration.
• Maintain adherence to corporate standards, standard operating procedures, and PMO methodologies.
• Manage diverse projects such as employee housing and mobility programs.
• Liaise with internal departments, hotel staff, suppliers, landlords, and government bodies.
• Anticipate potential project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Refine hotel opening workflows and enhance PMO standards continuously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism, or a related discipline, or an advanced hospitality qualification paired with a recognized project management certification.
• Demonstrated track record of leading hotel opening projects, preferably in the luxury or upscale sector.
• Several years of project management or PMO experience, including a minimum of three years in the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with Corporate Functions, Hotel Operations, owners, external partners, service providers, and public authorities.
• Fluent proficiency in German and English at a C1 level, both written and spoken.
• Structured, analytical, and self-motivated work style with strong organizational abilities and a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, along with high intercultural competence and experience in international settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as Asana.

Nice to have

• Additional language skills beyond German and English.
• Experience with hotel Property Management Systems, such as Opera PMS.

What the company offers

• Hybrid work model: three days per week on-site in Andermatt, with the remainder of the time available for remote work from home.

About the company

Andermatt Swiss Alps is dedicated to developing Switzerland’s premier year-round mountain destination. The group owns and operates luxury hotels, including The Chedi Andermatt and Radisson Blu Reussen, as well as a golf course and a concert hall. The company plans, builds, and develops residential and hospitality assets, including apartment buildings, hotels, and villas, fostering an international and passionate team culture that values both professional excellence and enjoyment.

• Collaborative effort to create Switzerland’s most attractive mountain destination.
• International and passionate team environment that balances hard work with enjoyment.
• Comprehensive development of the Andermatt destination, including residential and hospitality properties.
• Ownership of premium assets such as luxury hotels, a golf course, and a concert hall.