Director, Gen AI Technical Product Manager (R&D)
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Job Location:
Bethesda, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
The Director Technical Product Manager Generative AI (R&D) is a forward-thinking leader responsible for driving rapid prototyping and experimentation to accelerate Marriotts AI innovation pipeline. This role focuses on transforming emerging ideas into tangible proofs of concept that validate business value and technical feasibility. By leveraging cutting-edge generative AI technologies the Director ensures prototypes evolve into scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency elevate guest experiences and create competitive advantage.
This position requires a unique blend of technical depth product vision and creative problem-solving. The Director partners closely with data scientists engineers and designers to ideate build and iterate prototypes in an agile environment. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders this leader communicates complex concepts clearly champions responsible AI practices and fosters a culture of experimentation and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Prototype Development & Innovation
oLead the design and delivery of AI prototypes that explore new use cases and validate strategic opportunities.
oApply rapid experimentation and iterative development methodologies to accelerate time-to-value.
Technical Leadership
oCollaborate with engineering and data science teams to ensure prototypes are technically sound and aligned with enterprise architecture.
oEvaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to inform prototype design and scalability.
Strategic Alignment
oPartner with product leadership to prioritize R&D initiatives based on business impact and feasibility.
oTranslate prototype outcomes into actionable insights for enterprise adoption.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
oEngage stakeholders across business units to identify high-value problems and co-create innovative solutions.
oServe as a technical liaison ensuring clarity and alignment between technical teams and business leaders.
Responsible AI & Governance
oEmbed ethical AI principles and governance frameworks into all prototype development processes.
oEnsure compliance with security privacy and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
8 years of experience in product management or technical leadership roles with at least 35 years in AI/ML or generative AI.
Proven track record of delivering prototypes or proofs of concept that informed enterprise-scale solutions.
Strong technical acumen in AI/ML architectures cloud platforms and modern development practices.
Expertise in agile methodologies and rapid experimentation frameworks.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Computer Science Data Science or related field.
Experience in R&D environments or innovation labs.
Familiarity with hospitality or consumer services industries.
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.
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Director
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About Company
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