LAUNCH - Early Career Development Program - Generalist

***This role will be based at our global corporate office in McLean, VA following a four-month secondment at a Hilton property. Potential on-property locations include Tokyo, London, New York, and Dubai.***

LAUNCH, Hilton’s early career development program is a select, two-year rotational program designed to develop talented young professionals to become future leaders in our company. Through the program, participants will gain exposure to various departments, functions, and projects, allowing them to develop a broad skill set while building a strong network and gaining a better understanding of our organization.

What will I be doing?

As a LAUNCH participant, you will undertake a series of diverse and challenging assignments to foster your professional development and prepare you for a successful career at Hilton. Your 24-month journey will begin with a four-month global secondment rooting you in a solid understanding of hotel operations followed by two ten-month business rotations across key departments including Brands, Finance, Human Resources, Commercial Marketing, and Loyalty, Operations and Supply Management that will accelerate your growth and build your leadership skills.

Your responsibilities will vary based on the rotations you undertake; your responsibilities may include:

• Collaborate with teams cross-functionally to build strong working relationships and manage and execute projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret information to provide insights and recommendations that help make informed decisions and process improvement.
• Prepare and present reports or presentations on project progress, key performance indicators, and other relevant metrics to stakeholders and management.
• Develop and deliver presentations to various audiences, effectively communicating complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand customer needs and expectations and contribute to enhancing customer experiences and satisfaction.
• Take part in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs to continually enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and assist with the development of new ideas and solutions within the organization.
• Take advantage of networking opportunities to establish relationships with colleagues, mentors, and leaders across the organization.

Following the successful completion of the program, participants will pursue placement as full-time analysts across our enterprise functions.

What are we looking for?

We believe that success in this role will demonstrate itself through the following attributes and skills:

• Strong evidence of leadership potential.
• Proven track record of achievements both academically and/or professionally.
• Problem solver, who can resolve issues effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.
• Self-starter that exhibits drive, good judgment, and dependability.
• Teammate, who works well with colleagues, while employing diplomacy with high-level executives and customers within the organization on a global scale.
• Synergistic teammates who love to build consensus and relationships across all levels.
• Interpersonal communicators who will positively influence Hilton’s partners and communicate optimally at all levels.

The interview process will consist of a digital interview, a Case Study, and a series of virtual face-to-face interviews.

Basic Qualifications:

• A rising senior, recent graduate, or have 3 years of work experience
• Willing to relocate within commutable distance to the McLean corporate office for two ten-month rotations
• Willing to temporarily relocate to a designated location for a four-month on-property immersion
• Willing to commit to a 2-year program starting in July 2024
• Can work in the US without employment sponsorship
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship with Hilton or in the hospitality industry
• Prior internship experience or one (1) year of professional experience
• Held a leadership position from extracurricular activities, work experience, or in the community
• Willing to temporarily relocate internationally for a four-month on-property immersion

What is it like working for Hilton?

The future of hospitality is bright at Hilton: a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members, so they can Thrive, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as workplace flexibility, career growth and development, and our Go Hilton travel discount program. Hilton prioritizes understanding and integrating our Team Members’ unique perspectives and voices—along with those of our Guests, Owners, Suppliers, and Partners—to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment for all. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will ensure that qualified individuals with protected disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions of their role, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.