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JOB SUMMARY: Oversees day to day application development projects and engineering while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major digital initiatives across multiple channels (voice, web, mobile, API). Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction. Requires an understanding of AI-first implementation and enablement, including identifying high-value use cases, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving responsible adoption across engineering teams.
Job Responsibility:
Oversees day to day application development projects and engineering while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance
Directly manages software engineers and project managers
Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major digital initiatives across multiple channels (voice, web, mobile, API)
Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget
Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes
Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction
Requires an understanding of AI-first implementation and enablement, including identifying high-value use cases, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and driving responsible adoption across engineering teams
Managing Application Development Standards, Processes, and Tools
Works with direct reports to facilitate consistency of service delivery across client groups
Facilitates compliance with the standard set of application development tools and processes that will drive consistency and predictability throughout the SDLC for all client groups including: SDLC standard tools and processes for both waterfall and agile development, Estimating standard tools and processes, incorporating flexibility for small and large projects, Deployment standard tools and processes
Monitors projects for adherence to defined application development processes
Communicates to Application Development leaders opportunities to create broader IT related and corporate standards and policies where necessary
Communicates important application development policy changes that affect service provider and/or Marriott operations
Managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams
Manages application development projects in partnership with IT teams, business partners and providers
Provides project management of business projects
Oversees effective reporting within application development team
Leads project reviews with team on application development projects
Manages day-to day relationships with all IT teams to promote the delivery of services that meet or exceed the client expectations
Monitors projects for alignment with defined business case process
Drives timely resolution of escalated service delivery problems and minimizes the impact of any client service delivery issues
Manages, and improves service level reporting for application development
Provides early warning to the appropriate Business Partnership & Planning leaders and team regarding degraded or missed service levels
Assists with application, development and maintenance of service provider project management standards and tools
Participates in client portfolio and demand management processes, and engages service providers to ensure client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers
Validates the service provider(s) performs the services agreed to by the master services agreement in a manner that is consistent with both the spirit and the letter of the agreement
Works with team to progress the service providers services to match client needs
Facilitates team and service provider compliance with the agreement
Validates service levels meet business needs
Facilitates the definition and enforcement of good service provider contracts
Supports the IT organization
Provides input to IT's business strategy and planning as needed
Supports and follows defined IT Governance decision rights, standards and practices
Emphasizes accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management with team
Provides input to business/discipline and continent IT budgets
Implementing and Managing Continuous Improvement Program
Drives adoption of CMMi or similar metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement and alignment with the industry
Demonstrates continuous improvement through metrics of quality consistency and client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers, IT teams, and business partners to implement continuous improvement activities
Responds to issues identified in project surveys or other feedback processes, to continually improve client satisfaction
Requirements:
10+ years of application development leadership experience that includes: 7+ years of technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems, and development
Ability to foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and responsible adoption of emerging AI technologies within engineering teams
Led the integration of large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, Google Gemini, and Llama etc. into enterprise applications, enabling conversational AI, and intelligent automation
Proven track record of leading or contributing to AI-enabled development projects, including the integration of AI/ML solutions into enterprise applications and digital platforms
Deep understanding of integrating AI models into cloud-native architectures and microservices, enabling real-time data processing and intelligent automation
In-depth knowledge of integration approaches and architectures
Deep understanding of the cloud-native solution, microservices-architecture, and at least one or more of the following areas: API orchestration architecture, mobile-front end architecture, customer engagement architecture
Knowledge of backend technologies – Node.JS, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Spark
Digital Customer Experience platforms (Adobe AEM and Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote)
Java, JavaScript and CSS for large scale website development – ReactJS
Ability to bridge the gap between technology and business
Self-driven, curious and a fast learner, and able to work in a fast-paced environment launching new consumer products to market
Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate between technical and business teams
Relevant experience in systems integration and development, package analysis, and implementation
Excellent collaborator, working in fully agile product or software delivery teams regionally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills
Influencing technology strategy by providing strategic advice, being a trusted advisor to discipline partners for leveraging/customizing software to meet their digital marketing requirements
Management of multiple Omni-Channel development efforts integrating with multiple back-end systems
Experience with Automation, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments to Adobe Cloud
Experience with multiple public cloud platforms like AWS and Azure
Working in a Product-based model and building strong partnerships with Product owners by providing innovative technology solutions to complex business problems
Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to both Product owners in a business-friendly manner and to Enterprise Architects in most technical detail
Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $5M+ annual direct and indirect costs
Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams
Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education + experience
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience designing and optimizing modern search experiences, including AI-assisted search, keyword relevance, and autosuggest/typeahead
Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale initiatives/transformations
Proven management experience in strategic planning and budgeting within one or more business groups
Experience with and knowledge of IT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment
Proven management experience in application development across waterfall and agile environments
Proven knowledge of SDLC
good understanding of ITIL v3 Framework
Proven knowledge of Agile methodology
preferably SAFe Agile
Good process management, negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Knowledge of business environment, service requirements and hospitality culture
Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action
Ability to understand and communicate the lifecycle of technologies and applications and to translate into business strategies for the client organizations
Solid understanding of IT financial structures and ability to manage to corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand business terms
Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment