• Job Description

  Req#: 499754
  As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
  
  Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* - enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.
  
  Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
  
  Job Specifications
  
  • Outlet: Remote
  • Shift & Schedule Availability: Year Round / Full Time
  • The budgeted range starts at $55,000 - $69,575. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
  
  
  Job Summary:
  
  The Senior Specialist, VRR Planning & Projects, will provide direct support for the planning and execution programs and projects in support of Vail Resorts Retail division strategic initiatives. You will also support the optimization of our current processes and systems to scale with our growth. To be successful in this role, you will need to gain a deep understanding of both Vail Resorts processes and systems, have the ability to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or incompatibilities, and be able to work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to create project specifications and effectively execute projects within our VRR portfolio.
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  
  • Support and coordinate project discovery, requirements gathering, outcome setting, resource assignment, project scheduling, solution design, risk identification and mitigation, and project delivery
  • Drive and prepare regular project updates and reporting to monitor project delivery against measures of success and flag risks, dependencies, and opportunities
  • Develop strong relationships and work cross-functionally with various areas of VRR and the broader enterprise to coordinate the work of project teams and deliver scalable, efficient solutions using a data driven approach
  • Support with the execution of key projects, like My Epic Gear, in service of our VRR strategy
  • Partner with the other Project Specialists/Managers to ensure the right prioritization, delivery schedules, and resource needs when working on enterprise-level projects.
  • Effectively apply, and continuously improve, our project management tools and approach
  • Demonstrate a passion for Vail Resorts core values, culture, mission and vision and inspire others to follow
  • Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Job Qualifications:
  
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent relevant work experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a project coordinator or project lead role
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively juggle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience translating project outcomes into detailed project plans
  • Ability to present project updates, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior leadership audiences
  • Experience working on a cross-functional team
  • Profficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with Project Management methods, tools, and approach
  • Demonstrate business insight with analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Proactive self-starter with excellent follow-through
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable working autonomously or in a group
  • Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly
  
  
  The expected Total Compensation for this role is $55,000 - $69,575. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
  
  The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...
  
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
  • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  
  
  Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you're looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.
  
  *Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.
  
  Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
  
  Requisition ID 499754
  Reference Date: 01/17/2024
  Job Code Function: Store Operations

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