General Manager

The Role

Sandia Peak is hiring a high-agency, ownership-minded leader to run the resort like a CEO.

This isn't a "keep the lifts turning" general manager role. New Mexico's original ski area — skiing since 1936 — recently reopened under Mountain Capital Partners after a multi-year closure, and it's in the middle of a real revitalization. Aging infrastructure is being modernized, the operating plan is being rebuilt, and the next phase of growth is wide open. We're looking for someone to drive the strategy, lead development and capital execution, and rebuild the guest experience and team culture at one of the most distinctive mountain destinations in the Southwest.

If you're the kind of leader who sees opportunity everywhere, takes accountability like an owner, and can rally a team to deliver in a complex, high-profile, public-land operation — keep reading.

About Sandia Peak — Where New Mexico Learned to Ski

Sandia Peak sits in the Sandia Mountains about 35 miles northeast of Albuquerque, on Cibola National Forest land, with Southwestern skies and long views over the high desert. It's a community institution — the ski area that first brought the sport to New Mexico — with 35 trails, 300 skiable acres, and 1,700 feet of vertical served by three double chairlifts and a surface lift.

Backed by MCP — which has invested more than $75 million across its resorts since 2015 in lifts, snowmaking, and other improvements — Sandia Peak's next chapter is yours to lead.

The Opportunity

As General Manager, you'll partner with Mountain Capital Partners leadership to set and execute a multi-year strategy that grows Sandia Peak's impact and performance — financially, operationally, and culturally.

You'll build and lead a strong management team that runs daily operations at a high standard, so you can stay focused on strategy, development, capital execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable growth.

What You'll Own

Strategy & Growth

Live and lead MCP's mission and culture — growing the sport of skiing and giving people the freedom to ski.
Own the long-term strategy and growth plan for Sandia Peak.
Partner with MCP leaders to define and drive the resort's strategic plan for growth, expansion, and guest experience.
Translate strategy into annual operating plans, department goals, and measurable KPIs.
Lead the management team with a strong operating rhythm: clear priorities, accountability, and results.

Development, Capital Projects & Public-Land Partnership

Plan and manage capital improvement projects from concept through execution, with strong cost control, timeline discipline, and measurable outcomes.
Lead the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and NEPA process to advance proposed projects and secure approvals on Cibola National Forest land.
Partner with external stakeholders to drive development on public and private land.
Serve as the resort's primary ambassador with the community, government, industry, media, and key partners.

Financial & Operational Performance

Own the resort's P&L; lead annual operating and capital budgeting in partnership with MCP and resort leaders.
Ensure operational excellence across mountain, base, resort services, and hospitality — while building the systems and leaders that reduce reliance on the GM for daily execution.
Build a performance culture that improves guest satisfaction, employee retention and engagement, and profitability.

Building Leaders & Scaling the Organization

Recruit, develop, and retain a leadership team capable of running first-class operations.
Mentor and grow leaders into broader responsibility and advancement within MCP.
Create a talent pipeline and succession plans that increase the organization's capacity over time.

What This Role Demands

An ownership mindset — act like it's yours.
High agency — you make things happen.
Strategic horsepower paired with operator credibility.
Exceptional leadership and communication.
Comfort navigating complexity: USFS / NEPA, capital projects, community relationships, guest expectations, and seasonal labor dynamics.