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Provides application development leadership for the implementation of key technology initiatives that drive Marriott International's Digital strategy in a fast-paced, mission critical environment. This role will be responsible for advancing Marriott’s Digital platform in alignment with our core business objectives and enterprise architecture principles. Fosters innovation and manages the application development team with a focus on promoting client satisfaction. Collaborates with other technology leaders, business partners and promotes agile application development practices and processes across the enterprise. Establishes and manages continuous improvement efforts in technical project management, software engineering & testing automation to improve quality, scalability, and adoption of Marriott’s Web platform.
Job Responsibility:
Provides application development leadership for the implementation of key technology initiatives that drive Marriott International's Digital strategy
Responsible for advancing Marriott’s Digital platform in alignment with our core business objectives and enterprise architecture principles
Fosters innovation and manages the application development team with a focus on promoting client satisfaction
Collaborates with other technology leaders, business partners and promotes agile application development practices
Establishes and manages continuous improvement efforts in technical project management, software engineering & testing automation
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
Monitors projects for adherence to defined application development processes
Communicates to Application Development leaders opportunities to create broader IT related and corporate standards
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
Monitors projects for alignment with defined business case process
Drives timely resolution of escalated service delivery problems
Manages, and improves service level reporting for application development
Provides early warning 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
Works with application development service providers
Validates the service provider(s) performs the services agreed to
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
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
Drives adoption of CMMi or similar metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement
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
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Marketing, eCommerce, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience/certification
8+ years’ experience in product management, strategy, or related function
3+ years’ experience leading direct reports and cross functional teams with P&L responsibility
8+ years Web / Mobile / Digital/ Technology experience
Solid understanding of conversion rate optimization
Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $2M
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively in a matrix-managed environment
Entrepreneurial, startup attitude in a big company setting
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Customer-obsessed mindset
Global mindset
Nice to have:
MBA or advanced degree in Digital Commerce Product management desirable
Product experience leading or managing apps and technology solutions, leveraging the full Adobe stack, including Adobe Experience Manager and Target
Implementation of AI centric workflows
Familiar with and have worked in a scaled agile development environment, SAFe and variants
Familiar with Adobe Analytics /Omniture and mobile analytics
Understanding & familiarity with technologies and solutions that enable mobile & digital experiences for retail, hospitality, and/or amusement/entertainment
Experience with ecommerce browse and contextual discovery
International experience and proficiency in translating global solutions for local markets
Proficient with web/app/API technologies and user interface design
Experience in SQL, Omniture, A/B and multi-variate testing
MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Technology and/or Product management desirable
What we offer:
401(k) plan
stock purchase plan
discounts at Marriott properties
commuter benefits
employee assistance plan
childcare discounts
medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance (for full-time positions)