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Destination Strategy Project Manager
TOPOSOPHY
Original Job Summary
Who We Are
TOPOSOPHY is a leading destination development, marketing, and placemaking agency shaping how places thrive. With projects in over 36 countries, we collaborate with governments, businesses, and global organizations such as EBRD, USAID, UNDP, Mastercard, and UNWTO to transform destinations into sustainable, vibrant places.
The Role
The Destination Strategy Project Manager will oversee and coordinate the delivery of destination strategies, marketing plans, tourism policies, and placemaking projects. You will manage project timelines, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring that projects meet the needs of destination management organizations, tourism authorities, and public-private partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Project & Client Management: Lead projects from initiation to completion, manage client communications, timelines, deliverables, budgets, contracts, financial reporting and risk.
- Destination Strategy & Policy Delivery: Develop Destination Experience Development Plans, management plans and masterplans using market research and data analysis, with a focus on sustainability and inclusivity.
- Destination Marketing & Branding: Oversee marketing plans and campaigns in collaboration with creative and digital teams, and monitor performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate workshops, consultations, and meetings with DMOs, government agencies and private partners.
- Business Growth & Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for new services and contribute to refining internal processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in tourism, urban planning, marketing, business administration, or related fields. 5+ years’ experience in project management or consulting, ideally in tourism, destination development, or placemaking. Proven skills in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with project management software (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, MS Project).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and private health insurance
- Hybrid work model with flexibility
- Professional equipment allowance and access to advanced tools
- Learning & development budget for courses, conferences, and training
- Opportunity to work on high-profile international projects
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Client Coordination
- Destination Strategy
- Marketing
- Placemaking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis
- Workshop Facilitation
- Communication
How to Get Hired at TOPOSOPHY
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research TOPOSOPHY's culture: Understand their projects and international scope.
- Customize your resume: Highlight destination strategy and project management skills.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize tourism and placemaking projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Review project management tools and stakeholder scenarios.