FLEX Manager, Distribution Connectivity

This is a temporary position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager Distribution Connectivity supports the execution of reservation transformation for third-party channels as part of the Digital and Technology Transformation (DTT) program. Within this multi-year initiative the role is responsible for driving deployment activities enabling property activation and ensuring post-launch stabilization across third-party channels. This manager collaborates closely with the Deployment team Channel Operations and Support Revenue Management and external technology partners to enable a seamless and timely transition for Marriott hotels into the next-generation ecosystem.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major

4 years experience in the business sales and marketing management operations or related professional area

OR

• 5 years of relevant professional experience in business or related function demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance.

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot analyze and communicate issue details clearly in real time.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a service mindset.
• Experience working with CRS systems OTAs and/or technology partners.
• Experience in a business side role that interreacts heavily with technical teams preferred.
• Experience working in a ticketing or incident management environment.
• Strong understanding and capabilities utilizing Microsoft Office suite.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Manage the end-to-end process for product build on third-party channels for migrating and existing hotels including preparation and processing data extracts from the CRS.
• Execute prerequisite technical and operational tasks to support configuration and activation of migrating hotels to the new CRS.
• Execute day-of-cutover migration activities for third-party channels.
• Support postgo live stabilization efforts logging production incidents and escalating per defined protocols.
• Troubleshoot identify and resolve production incidents data issues configuration gaps and property concerns for third-party channel connections.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ARI and booking errors across third-party channels ensuring timely escalation and resolution to minimize disruption and maintain partner performance.
• Maintain process documentation and training resources to ensure accuracy consistency and alignment with evolving workflows and partner requirements.
• Proactively identify and implement system and process enhancements to drive efficiency reduce friction and improve scalability across operations.
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

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