Senior Manager, Strategic Communications & Projects

Job Summary

This position plays a crucial supporting role in developing and executing high-priority communications plans for Marriott Internationals Growing Forward strategy. Responsibilities include managing the entire lifecycle of communications projects ensuring internal audiences are informed engaged and aligned with key changes. As a vital project team member they leverage their strategic expertise to drive success across functional business areas and target audiences. The position utilizes standard processes and embraces new technologies to manage projects efficiently. The role collaborates with senior leaders to maintain connectivity and visibility across the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders ensuring seamless execution for the companys most high-profile and high-impact priorities.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelors degree with a concentration in Communications Journalism English Marketing or related field.

A strong portfolio reflecting 5 years of communications experience in internal communications.

Demonstrated experience working with executive and senior leadership communications and success working with members of the leadership team in fast-paced situations.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Ability to routinely work from the corporate headquarters office in Bethesda Maryland.

Preferred

Masters degree preferably with a concentration in Communications Journalism English Marketing or related field

Experience in creating and optimizing processes to improve internal communications workflows.

Track record of creative problem-solving including generating new ideas and approaches for internal communications.

Experience in the hospitality business

Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with associates at all levels within the organization and with the general public.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops strategic communications plans in support of Marriotts most high-priority work related to the Growing Forward strategy.

Owns end-to-end development management and execution of communications strategy and deliverables for assigned projects and initiatives.

Partners across teams to ensure all internal audiences have awareness understanding and adoption of (as necessary) changes related to the assigned projects/initiatives.

Demonstrates strategic expertise across functional business areas and target audiences contributing to the success of projects/initiatives as a critical member of the project team.

Consistently seeks innovative and creative approaches to communications challenges thinking outside the box to generate new ideas and solutions.

Manages projects timely and as assigned and uses standard processes templates tools and other resources to execute while embracing new technology and platforms.

Develops and implements processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of internal communications across the organization.

Ensures assigned projects/initiatives are rooted in the Growing Forward strategy and enterprise KPIs.

Partners with the Senior Director Channels to develop and distribute approved content through the companys enterprise communications vehicle(s) while also helping to advise on and pursue new opportunities to improve information flow.

Works with the Managing Vice President Senior Directors and Directors to ensure connectivity across the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholder groups to address their needs provide updates and ensure visibility into communications to the enterprise.