JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager Product Owner supports Marriotts Reservation Platform by combining business insight and technical expertise in product development and hospitality operations. This role drives Marriotts central reservation strategy for lodging and non-lodging products guiding product definition system configuration business rules and governance. The manager collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams and vendors and serves as the subject matter expert for Distribution including OTAs GDSs and third-party channels. Responsibilities include managing user roles system audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Success requires strong leadership in a matrixed environment stakeholder engagement and a proven ability to solve complex problems creatively.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience/certification
6 years of Reservations Revenue Management Sales Distribution Digital or Operations work experience
Experience with Distribution Systems (3rd party OTAs GDSs)
Preferred
Experience identifying and analyzing alternative solutions to complex business requirements and providing guidance and advice preferred
Experience with Agile and Scrum Methodology
Experience as a Product Systems owner in the lodging/hospitality industry experience or a related discipline
Familiar with reviewing and documenting detailed requirements
Experience with Marriott reservations and revenue management related systems such as MARSHA PMSs Group Housing Solutions High Performance Pricing One Yield
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Subject Matter Expert on all CRS functional requirements with a deep understanding of the link to Marriott business processes
Subject Matter Expert on the user roles application and authorization that supports the Reservation Platform including system certification
Maintains and communicates the User Role accessibility materials to support the Reservation Platform including Sarbanes-Oxley governance in accordance with their policies and procedures
Understands the impacts of the Reservation platform and any proposed changes affecting Revenue Management Distribution Reservations Group Housing Digital Global Operations Loyalty
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the Reservation platform
Reviews and provides input into the learning and development materials ensuring they are clear and concise for the end user
Provides regular reporting and maintains ongoing communications to the Reservation Platform team
Reviews QA test plans and test cases and carry out extensive effective User Experience Testing documenting defects in the defined timelines
Collaborates with cross-organization stakeholders to align strategy
Works in partnership with the Learning Development Learning Delivery and Commercial RM Strategy teams to ensure proper training content is developed and sustained effectively
Submits reports in a timely manner ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
Promotes the documenting of project progress accurately.
Provides input and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
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:
Senior Manager
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