Dir-IT Application Dev
Job Number 23129290 Job Category Information Technology Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? Y Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Provides Data Engineering leadership for Marriotts Modern Data Platform.
Leads the implementation of new platform capabilities and enterprise data products.
Responsible for the end to end delivery of multiple concurrent data initiatives, from initial inception through final delivery.
Builds and manages teams consisting of Marriott Associates and Service Provider Partners to execute initiative delivery.
Builds relationships and collaborates with Global Technology teams across the enterprise to delivery data initiatives.
Ensures that data initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to Marriott standards and quality expectations.
Leads direct reports providing coaching and mentoring to enable Associate growth and advancement within the organization.
Manages complex budgets in excess of $10M in direct and indirect costs.
Builds and maintains relationships with Marriott GDSAO business discipline.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required:
9
years of application development leadership experience with 1 years at Director or equivalent level
Three years recent experience with modern Enterprise Data platforms including Cloud Data Platform, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Data Warehouse technologies
Five years leading enterprise data initiatives and familiarity with new emerging development frameworks.
Direct management of complex budgets of $5M direct and indirect costs
Direct management of cross functional, sourced, direct reports or matrixed teams
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related experience/certifications.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Preferred
Qualifications:
Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale data engineering initiatives
Direct experience in solutioning and building Enterprise Big Data platforms
Knowledge of Cloud Data Environments and Cloud technologies
Knowledge of S3, EMR, Athena, Snowflake, Tableau and Power BI, Python and Machine Learning tools
Experience with and knowledge of GT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment
Proven management experience in application development across agile SDLC and waterfall
Strong negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience in business systems and process planning
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 GT financial structures and ability to manage corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs
Ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand be Executive and Business terms
Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment
Always maintain a constructive and positive attitude
Highly collaborative and comfortable navigating organizational boundaries
Familiarity with Marriotts existing information architecture, application portfolio, and information management methodology
Excellent analytical skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
Proven experience in planning, budgeting, and analysis within one or more business groups.
Ability to effectively communicate with executive and delivery teams.
Experience developing and executing multi-year plans.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Business/Discipline Partnership
Provides thought leadership to business/discipline to align iT processes with business strategies
In collaboration with the discipline, leads development of Privacy technology roadmaps
Facilities forums for data governance and portfolio management and prioritization
Serves as the escalation point of contact; leads efforts to resolve escalated issues
Prepares and delivers presentations on technology investments
Creates a shared vision for solutions and facilitates decision making.
Negotiates trade-offs within and across different solution platforms.
Drives consensus amongst other functions relative to the timing of solution introduction and technology retirement
Identifies, evaluates, and presents new solution opportunities to address gaps
Fosters strong discipline relationships to fully understand business needs Program Management
Leads modeling and planning phases for new initiatives under consideration
Leads effort to document business goals and high-level requirements
Drives collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Delivery to confirm proposed solutions are compatible with IT standards
Manages and is accountable for the development of thorough and accurate business requirements, validating that solutions will meet discipline needs prior to development.
Manages and is accountable for business case development.
Partners with business stakeholders and Technology Product leaders to complete business cases by providing relevant IT information and monitoring its ability to meet all relevant IT standards.
Aligns projects with technology roadmaps and technology enterprise architecture.
Incorporates project plans, costs, schedules, and deliverables to meet business need and in support of the business case.
Monitors project risk management and creates or identifies/directs mitigation plans for each risk.
Managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams
Manages application development projects in partnership with Technology Product 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 Technology 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 Technology organization
Provides input to Technologys business strategy and planning as needed
Supports and follows defined Technology Governance decision rights, standards and practices
Emphasizes accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management with team
Provides input to business/discipline and continent Technology budgets Financial, Contract and Risk Management
Collaborates with discipline partners to develop annual budgets
Partners with other technology groups to provide financial transparency to discipline partners
Manages technology roadmaps to guide solutions along a common path as well as retirement or migration of lesser-used or expensive to maintain technologies.
Aligns with Security and Privacy to validate that processes are followed to protect and secure customer and/or associate data
Engages with Vendor Relations to develop service agreements with external companies on behalf of the discipline Leadership Accountabilities
Manages a team; responsible for staffing, performance management and development, and creating a positive work environment
Mentors and coaches team members as appropriate
Actively drives maturity of IT operating model (i.
e.
participation in Communities of Practices) and continuous improvement
Serves as escalation for project managers, if required.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership
Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.
Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Managing Execution
Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.
Strategy Execution Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
Building Relationships
Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the companys service standards.
Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.
g.
, HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Developing Others - Supports the development of others skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application.
Technical Acumen - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
Business Process and Analysis Knowledge of multiple processes within sponsor department; ability to document key process flows, recognize processes for redesign, identify opportunities and translate business processes into information systems needs.
Ability to define quality measures and evaluate performance against standards and to identify issues, risks and possible paths of resolution or mitigation strategies.
IT Business Management Ability to monitor and evaluate trends in technology, technology delivery mechanisms and IT organizational processes and tools.
This includes the ability to redefine processes, make recommendations, and perfect process governance frameworks.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.
g.
, personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.
).
Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
California Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $217,498.
00 annually.
New York City & Westchester County, NY Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $130,500.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
Washington Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.
Employees will accrue 0.
04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for 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, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
_ Marriott International is the worlds largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Be where you can do your best work,? begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Agile Methodology Amazon S3 Analytical Big Data Business Intelligence Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Leads the implementation of new platform capabilities and enterprise data products.
Responsible for the end to end delivery of multiple concurrent data initiatives, from initial inception through final delivery.
Builds and manages teams consisting of Marriott Associates and Service Provider Partners to execute initiative delivery.
Builds relationships and collaborates with Global Technology teams across the enterprise to delivery data initiatives.
Ensures that data initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to Marriott standards and quality expectations.
Leads direct reports providing coaching and mentoring to enable Associate growth and advancement within the organization.
Manages complex budgets in excess of $10M in direct and indirect costs.
Builds and maintains relationships with Marriott GDSAO business discipline.
CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required:
9
years of application development leadership experience with 1 years at Director or equivalent level
Three years recent experience with modern Enterprise Data platforms including Cloud Data Platform, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Data Warehouse technologies
Five years leading enterprise data initiatives and familiarity with new emerging development frameworks.
Direct management of complex budgets of $5M direct and indirect costs
Direct management of cross functional, sourced, direct reports or matrixed teams
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related experience/certifications.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Preferred
Qualifications:
Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale data engineering initiatives
Direct experience in solutioning and building Enterprise Big Data platforms
Knowledge of Cloud Data Environments and Cloud technologies
Knowledge of S3, EMR, Athena, Snowflake, Tableau and Power BI, Python and Machine Learning tools
Experience with and knowledge of GT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment
Proven management experience in application development across agile SDLC and waterfall
Strong negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience in business systems and process planning
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 GT financial structures and ability to manage corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs
Ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand be Executive and Business terms
Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment
Always maintain a constructive and positive attitude
Highly collaborative and comfortable navigating organizational boundaries
Familiarity with Marriotts existing information architecture, application portfolio, and information management methodology
Excellent analytical skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
Proven experience in planning, budgeting, and analysis within one or more business groups.
Ability to effectively communicate with executive and delivery teams.
Experience developing and executing multi-year plans.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Business/Discipline Partnership
Provides thought leadership to business/discipline to align iT processes with business strategies
In collaboration with the discipline, leads development of Privacy technology roadmaps
Facilities forums for data governance and portfolio management and prioritization
Serves as the escalation point of contact; leads efforts to resolve escalated issues
Prepares and delivers presentations on technology investments
Creates a shared vision for solutions and facilitates decision making.
Negotiates trade-offs within and across different solution platforms.
Drives consensus amongst other functions relative to the timing of solution introduction and technology retirement
Identifies, evaluates, and presents new solution opportunities to address gaps
Fosters strong discipline relationships to fully understand business needs Program Management
Leads modeling and planning phases for new initiatives under consideration
Leads effort to document business goals and high-level requirements
Drives collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure Delivery to confirm proposed solutions are compatible with IT standards
Manages and is accountable for the development of thorough and accurate business requirements, validating that solutions will meet discipline needs prior to development.
Manages and is accountable for business case development.
Partners with business stakeholders and Technology Product leaders to complete business cases by providing relevant IT information and monitoring its ability to meet all relevant IT standards.
Aligns projects with technology roadmaps and technology enterprise architecture.
Incorporates project plans, costs, schedules, and deliverables to meet business need and in support of the business case.
Monitors project risk management and creates or identifies/directs mitigation plans for each risk.
Managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams
Manages application development projects in partnership with Technology Product 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 Technology 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 Technology organization
Provides input to Technologys business strategy and planning as needed
Supports and follows defined Technology Governance decision rights, standards and practices
Emphasizes accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management with team
Provides input to business/discipline and continent Technology budgets Financial, Contract and Risk Management
Collaborates with discipline partners to develop annual budgets
Partners with other technology groups to provide financial transparency to discipline partners
Manages technology roadmaps to guide solutions along a common path as well as retirement or migration of lesser-used or expensive to maintain technologies.
Aligns with Security and Privacy to validate that processes are followed to protect and secure customer and/or associate data
Engages with Vendor Relations to develop service agreements with external companies on behalf of the discipline Leadership Accountabilities
Manages a team; responsible for staffing, performance management and development, and creating a positive work environment
Mentors and coaches team members as appropriate
Actively drives maturity of IT operating model (i.
e.
participation in Communities of Practices) and continuous improvement
Serves as escalation for project managers, if required.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES Leadership
Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.
Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of employee decision making and action.
Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Managing Execution
Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization.
Strategy Execution Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.
Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
Building Relationships
Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the companys service standards.
Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Strategic Partnerships - Develops collaborative relationships with fellow employees and business partners by making them feel valued, appreciated, and included; explores partnership opportunities with other people in and outside the organization; influences and leverages corporate and continental shared services and/or discipline leaders (e.
g.
, HR, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Revenue Management) to achieve objectives; maintains effective external relations with government, business and industry in respective countries; performs effectively as a liaison between locations, disciplines, and corporate to ensure needed resources are received and corporate strategies are understood and executed.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
Developing Others - Supports the development of others skills and capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application.
Technical Acumen - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges
Business Process and Analysis Knowledge of multiple processes within sponsor department; ability to document key process flows, recognize processes for redesign, identify opportunities and translate business processes into information systems needs.
Ability to define quality measures and evaluate performance against standards and to identify issues, risks and possible paths of resolution or mitigation strategies.
IT Business Management Ability to monitor and evaluate trends in technology, technology delivery mechanisms and IT organizational processes and tools.
This includes the ability to redefine processes, make recommendations, and perfect process governance frameworks.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.
Basic Computer Skills - Using basic computer hardware and software (e.
g.
, personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.
).
Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
California Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
Colorado Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $217,498.
00 annually.
New York City & Westchester County, NY Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $130,500.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
Washington Applicants Only:
The salary range for this position is $107,850.
00 to $239,250.
00 annually.
In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.
Employees will accrue 0.
04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for 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, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.
We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
_ Marriott International is the worlds largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed.
Be where you can do your best work,? begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global? team, and become the best version of you.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Agile Methodology Amazon S3 Analytical Big Data Business Intelligence Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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