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Senior Director, Strategic Mountain Planning

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150676.10 - 192747.19 USD / Year
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The Senior Director of Strategic Mountain Planning is responsible for leading long-range, multi-disciplinary planning efforts to optimize the use, development, and sustainability of mountain resort assets. This role develops and oversees strategic plans related to terrain expansion, lift infrastructure, skier circulation, capacity management, and guest experience. Working cross-functionally with operations, finance, environmental, and capital development teams, the Senior Director ensures that all mountain planning aligns with company goals, regulatory frameworks, and community priorities. The role requires a deep understanding of ski area operations, land use permitting, and capital project planning.

Job Responsibility:

  • Direct the overall strategic planning, development and updating of resort master development plans to enhance the guest experience
  • Develop, maintain, and guide project permitting jurisdictions, timelines, budget proposals and risk profile for resorts locations around the globe
  • Develop strategic plans for resort infrastructure upgrades in alignment with resort MDP
  • Develop and track complex project approvals with a high level of process controls – including but not limited to contract compliance, change order processes, construction implementation plans, safety and environmental compliance
  • Oversee studies that help analyses resort growth and needs
  • Coordinate evaluations, studies and present information regarding development projects
  • Assess parking, traffic and transportation needs to help develop solutions for improving the departure and arrival guest experience
  • Lead a team of professionals through all phases of project development, planning and permitting
  • Lead feasibility studies, physical assessments, and market assessments for strategic resort planning and project prioritization
  • Prepare executive level presentations and reports illustrating background, conclusions, recommendations, and risks/benefits
  • Demonstrate proactive resolutions through root cause analysis, solution development, evaluation of options and alternatives and recommendation of the best course of action for projects, processes and overall program operations
  • Ability to direct the development of planning proposals, site assessments for efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply & demand studies
  • Collaborate with resorts, mountain leadership, project implementation team and operational insights leadership for alignment and day to day operations. Recommends adjustments to processes to maintain alignment
  • Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance across the globe through regional leaders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in planning, construction management, engineering or related field
  • 10+ Years of ski resort planning
  • Experience with development on USFS lands
  • Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in a complex, multi-functional business environment supporting a variety of initiatives
  • Ability to manage large programs and processes in an expedited manner utilizing technology and corporate reporting tools
  • Excellent leadership and motivational skills, team building and coaching
  • Review and guide engineering, specs, and scope of projects

Nice to have:

  • Strong organization, administrative & communication skills
  • Ability to lead a large multi-faceted organization
  • A passion for the outdoor industry
  • Certification through the American Institute of Certified planners
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What we offer:
  • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
  • MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 31, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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