Innovation Program Coordinator
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Must have:
Experience supporting enterprise programs or internal engagement initiatives
Familiarity with CMS or content management platforms
o Experience creating and manage campaign project plans communication schedules task tracking and delivery timelines
o Coordinate campaign execution activities across multiple concurrent initiatives
o Develop and publish internal campaign materials including:
Landing pages
Submission forms
Email communications
Internal portal/intranet content
Engagement messaging
o Manage and maintain campaign information within internal digital platforms and CMS-style systems
Experience updating intranet SharePoint or internal communication portals
o Program Coordination
o Internal Communications
o Campaign Operations
o Stakeholder Management
o Project Coordination
o Content & CMS Administration
o Executive Reporting Support
Experience supporting enterprise programs or internal engagement initiatives
Familiarity with CMS or content management platforms
o Experience creating and manage campaign project plans communication schedules task tracking and delivery timelines
o Coordinate campaign execution activities across multiple concurrent initiatives
o Develop and publish internal campaign materials including:
Landing pages
Submission forms
Email communications
Internal portal/intranet content
Engagement messaging
o Manage and maintain campaign information within internal digital platforms and CMS-style systems
Experience updating intranet SharePoint or internal communication portals
o Program Coordination
o Internal Communications
o Campaign Operations
o Stakeholder Management
o Project Coordination
o Content & CMS Administration
o Executive Reporting Support
Position Overview
Hyatt is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Innovation Program Coordinator to support a global internal innovation and engagement program. This role is responsible for the operational coordination campaign execution communications management and stakeholder support necessary to ensure successful delivery of enterprise innovation initiatives across business teams. This is not a product innovation or technical innovation strategy role. The position is focused on internal program operations campaign coordination communications execution stakeholder management and organizational support within a fast-paced enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in highly visible cross-functional environments and is comfortable managing multiple concurrent initiatives involving internal stakeholders communications deliverables reporting scheduling and digital content updates. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills polished communication abilities attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines stakeholders and deliverables with minimal oversight.
Hyatt is seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Innovation Program Coordinator to support a global internal innovation and engagement program. This role is responsible for the operational coordination campaign execution communications management and stakeholder support necessary to ensure successful delivery of enterprise innovation initiatives across business teams. This is not a product innovation or technical innovation strategy role. The position is focused on internal program operations campaign coordination communications execution stakeholder management and organizational support within a fast-paced enterprise environment.
The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in highly visible cross-functional environments and is comfortable managing multiple concurrent initiatives involving internal stakeholders communications deliverables reporting scheduling and digital content updates. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills polished communication abilities attention to detail and the ability to manage timelines stakeholders and deliverables with minimal oversight.
What This Role Focuses On
This role combines elements of many needs
The selected candidate will help operationalize and support internal innovation campaigns by coordinating timelines managing communications updating internal platforms supporting reporting efforts and ensuring initiatives run smoothly from launch through post-campaign analysis.
This role is highly collaborative and requires strong partnership with internal business stakeholders program leadership and operational teams.
Core Responsibilities
Participate in campaign kickoff and stakeholder alignment meetings to understand initiative goals timelines and communication requirements
Gather and document stakeholder needs project details and campaign requirements
Support communication planning and execution for internal innovation and engagement campaigns
Monitor project progress follow up with stakeholders and provide status reporting to program leadership
Develop post-campaign reports summaries and presentation materials for leadership review
Analyze participation feedback campaign outcomes and operational insights to identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with presentation development reporting dashboards and executive-ready materials
Ensure campaign deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule in a fast-paced enterprise environment
This role combines elements of many needs
The selected candidate will help operationalize and support internal innovation campaigns by coordinating timelines managing communications updating internal platforms supporting reporting efforts and ensuring initiatives run smoothly from launch through post-campaign analysis.
This role is highly collaborative and requires strong partnership with internal business stakeholders program leadership and operational teams.
Core Responsibilities
Participate in campaign kickoff and stakeholder alignment meetings to understand initiative goals timelines and communication requirements
Gather and document stakeholder needs project details and campaign requirements
Support communication planning and execution for internal innovation and engagement campaigns
Monitor project progress follow up with stakeholders and provide status reporting to program leadership
Develop post-campaign reports summaries and presentation materials for leadership review
Analyze participation feedback campaign outcomes and operational insights to identify opportunities for improvement
Assist with presentation development reporting dashboards and executive-ready materials
Ensure campaign deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule in a fast-paced enterprise environment
Required Experience
3 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
o Program Coordination
o Project Coordination
o Internal Communications
o Marketing Coordination
o Client Services
o PMO Support
o Corporate Communications
Strong experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating stakeholders and managing follow-up activities across teams
Strong organizational and detail-oriented execution skills
Experience creating presentations reports and communication materials for professional audiences
Comfortable working in fast-paced highly collaborative environments
Strong ability to manage timelines priorities and evolving responsibilities
Preferred Skills
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
Experience with internal campaign coordination or communications rollout support
Comfortable interacting with leadership and cross-functional business teams
Ability to synthesize information into polished reports summaries and presentation materials
Experience working in hospitality corporate services or enterprise operational environments is a plus
3 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
o Program Coordination
o Project Coordination
o Internal Communications
o Marketing Coordination
o Client Services
o PMO Support
o Corporate Communications
Strong experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience coordinating stakeholders and managing follow-up activities across teams
Strong organizational and detail-oriented execution skills
Experience creating presentations reports and communication materials for professional audiences
Comfortable working in fast-paced highly collaborative environments
Strong ability to manage timelines priorities and evolving responsibilities
Preferred Skills
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills
Experience with internal campaign coordination or communications rollout support
Comfortable interacting with leadership and cross-functional business teams
Ability to synthesize information into polished reports summaries and presentation materials
Experience working in hospitality corporate services or enterprise operational environments is a plus
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is:
Highly organized and dependable
Strong in follow-up and coordination
Polished and professional in communication style
Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces simultaneously
Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline
Adaptable and responsive in evolving environments
Able to work effectively across diverse personalities and business functions
Comfortable supporting highly visible internal initiatives and executive-facing programs
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys operational coordination communications management stakeholder support and ensuring enterprise programs execute smoothly and professionally.
Work Environment
Fast-paced enterprise environment with multiple concurrent initiatives
Significant cross-functional collaboration
Exposure to leadership and highly visible internal programs
Dynamic responsibilities that may evolve based on program priorities
Education
Bachelors degree required in:
Business
Communications
Marketing
Organizational Development
Technology
Or related field
REQUIRED SUBMISSION INFORMATION (MANDATORY)
Every candidate submission must include:
Full LinkedIn profile (must include photo and recent activity)
3 professional references (must be verifiable and current)
Proof of current location (must confirm local residency requirement)
Date of birth (required for client onboarding and identity verification)
Confirmation that candidate is a U.S. Green Card Holder or U.S. Citizen only
Confirmation that candidate requires no relocation
Verification that all submitted information is accurate and truthful
VIDEO DISCUSSION REQUIREMENT
At the time of submission vendors must also:
Send a calendar invite for a video discussion including the candidate and myself
Coordinate directly with the candidate prior to submission to confirm availability
Any time works - I will make myself available around the candidates schedule
Submissions sent without a scheduled video discussion invite will not be reviewed.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This is a highly compliant client environment. Any instance of:
Misrepresentation of candidate information
Fake or altered documentation
Incomplete submission packages
Failure to meet eligibility requirements
Proxy interviews or substitute candidates
The ideal candidate is:
Highly organized and dependable
Strong in follow-up and coordination
Polished and professional in communication style
Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces simultaneously
Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline
Adaptable and responsive in evolving environments
Able to work effectively across diverse personalities and business functions
Comfortable supporting highly visible internal initiatives and executive-facing programs
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys operational coordination communications management stakeholder support and ensuring enterprise programs execute smoothly and professionally.
Work Environment
Fast-paced enterprise environment with multiple concurrent initiatives
Significant cross-functional collaboration
Exposure to leadership and highly visible internal programs
Dynamic responsibilities that may evolve based on program priorities
Education
Bachelors degree required in:
Business
Communications
Marketing
Organizational Development
Technology
Or related field
REQUIRED SUBMISSION INFORMATION (MANDATORY)
Every candidate submission must include:
Full LinkedIn profile (must include photo and recent activity)
3 professional references (must be verifiable and current)
Proof of current location (must confirm local residency requirement)
Date of birth (required for client onboarding and identity verification)
Confirmation that candidate is a U.S. Green Card Holder or U.S. Citizen only
Confirmation that candidate requires no relocation
Verification that all submitted information is accurate and truthful
VIDEO DISCUSSION REQUIREMENT
At the time of submission vendors must also:
Send a calendar invite for a video discussion including the candidate and myself
Coordinate directly with the candidate prior to submission to confirm availability
Any time works - I will make myself available around the candidates schedule
Submissions sent without a scheduled video discussion invite will not be reviewed.
COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This is a highly compliant client environment. Any instance of:
Misrepresentation of candidate information
Fake or altered documentation
Incomplete submission packages
Failure to meet eligibility requirements
Proxy interviews or substitute candidates