Project Portfolio Analyst 2

** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office **

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Project Portfolio Analyst 2 in the Technology Portfolio Planning team. The Portfolio Planning team helps Choice prioritize, plan, and track technology work across the company so the most important initiatives are delivered efficiently and transparently. As Choice continues to evolve toward more product-oriented planning and delivery practices, this role helps ensure visibility, alignment, and clarity across the technology portfolio.

Are you analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable turning complex data into clear insights for leaders? We invite you to apply today for our Project Portfolio Analyst 2 role and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain technology projects portfolios, including capacity modeling, resource planning, scheduling, and forecasting
• Develop and deliver portfolio-level reporting, dashboards, and metrics for stakeholders and executive leadership
• Balance portfolio demand, capacity, and priorities across teams in an increasingly product-oriented environment
• Partner with resource managers to align work assignments with available capacity and forecasted demand
• Track portfolio changes, including new requests, prioritization updates, and in-flight project changes
• Apply portfolio governance practices across the project lifecycle, including intake, prioritization, and reporting standards
• Support and administer portfolio management tools, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and usability
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to project demand, resource capacity, budgets, and portfolio performance

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in portfolio analysis, capacity planning, reporting, or related analytical roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with portfolio or work management and reporting tools such as Smartsheet, Tempus Resource, or similar platforms
• Experience working in or supporting a product-oriented operating model is a plus
• Demonstrates key competencies to include driving results, strong collaboration, and effective communication.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Manager, Technology Portfolio Planning. You will have two peer teammates and collaborate with cross functional departments on a regular basis.

**This role is not eligible for sponsorship**

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur — because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today — for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward — giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Our corporate office locations:

North Bethesda, MD — Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ — Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN — Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote — Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.  

Choice’s Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice’s Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver