This is a temporary position.
The FLEX Manager Hotel Transitions will support the successful execution of transitioning hotels across all Marriott International brands in the US & Canada. This position will partner with key stakeholders including Legal Development Asset Management Owner Franchise Services (OFS) Accenture franchise management companies and other stakeholders in the transition process including on the ground hotel teams executing the position will report to the Senior Team Leader Openings & Transitions.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
Project and Process Management Experience
Preferred
4-year Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major
5 yrs Hotel Operations experience
Hotel Front Office or Rooms operations experience
Experience with and strong working knowledge of Marriott systems: MARSHA FOSSE FSPMS Lightspeed Opera OneYield MiNT guestvoice Empower Land-It Digital Learning Zone mDASH Product Catalog Identity Shoppe SNOW OASIS etc.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Provide support for multi-unit project management for hotel relicensings. Managed to franchise and terminations (100-130 annually)
Provide remote support for hotel relicensings and managed to franchise transitions through email calls webinars Microsoft Teams and facilitate video conference calls to hotels undergoing management changes.
Overview EID creation process registration for business applications audit user access and complete access removal and registration for incoming management companies.
Review overall performance of hotel in areas including digital performance guestVoice loyalty and accountability; discuss best practices and targeted focus areas
Coordinate initial contact and email notifications to owners/managers and conduct introduction calls to review the Management Transition Support program.
Identify transition support needs complete quarterly reviews of the support program provide process/document recommendations and implement enhancements on an as needed basis.
Design tools and resources to train and provide post transition support to properties. Coordinate training needs for incoming management companies.
Manage system exit process for hotel terminations ensuring brand integrity guest service and data management inclusive of overseeing the reservation relocation process.
Facilitate communications within Marriott regarding divestitures closing of sales and reservation systems guest notifications shared services and removal of proprietary items.
Retrieve and track requested due diligence reports
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders assigned to process transitions. Conduct quarterly calls with internal stakeholders (guestVoice Empower GXP EAS OFS Contract Admin MESH mDASH BSA CI/TY etc.) to ensure program meets objectives of Marriotts strategic focus
Travel to terminating hotels to facilitate the Exit Walk and complete the Exit Walk Report.
Active participation in testing of new applications to be launched to franchise community (Marriott Identity Portal mDASH etc.)
Act as point of escalation for owners/franchisees to assist with access issues to systems inclusive of ServiceNow (SNOW) ticket management.
Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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