FLEX Director, Global Consulting

This is a temporary role.

The Director is a leader within the Global Consulting organization primarily supporting enterprise initiatives tied to Marriotts strategy map. This Director will play an important role providing strategic program management and strategy support to key leaders across disciplines overseeing and directing projects in collaboration with cross-functional Discipline and Continent teams.

Success in this role requires strong critical thinking skills a proven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and the aptitude to pivot and adapt in a fast-paced environment. The ability to manage complex stakeholder interactions influence top leaders and work collaboratively across teams to drive results is also essential.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• 8 years of program management or consulting experience demonstrating progressive career growth
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Hospitality Management or related major
• Proven track record leading the planning and execution of strategic projects and initiatives working closely with leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and influencing cross-functional work teams in a matrix organization
• Extremely strong organizational skills
• Able to shift effectively between having big picture perspective and details within key workstreams

Preferred

• Experience in the hospitality lodging or retail sector
• MBA would be advantageous

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Strategic Program Leadership: Provides day-to-day project leadership to ensure projects achieve objectives are delivered on time / on budget and gain stakeholder satisfaction through project delivery and business results. Advises leaders on strategy formulation efforts when applicable including conducting necessary research analysis and development of data-driven recommendations.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Mitigation: Lead pod-based teams of cross-discipline stakeholders building strong relationships and trust to infuse engagement and collaboration across the team. Identify and mitigate risks by becoming a trusted advisor developing comprehensive strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and facilitate complex stakeholder interactions including cross-discipline forums and processes to gain buy-in from leaders on critical business decisions. Creates high-impact deliverables for Senior Leadership consumption.
• Change Management Communication: Organize and lead the socialization of project deliverables including discussion on how to implement and activate recommendations.
• Flexible Resource Deployment: As part of a flexible pool of resources rotate to various priority projects as needed adapting quickly to new challenges and environments.

The pay range for this position is $60.38 to $85.05 per hour.

FLEX opportunities 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 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 HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda MD.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.