Job Number 24045132Job Category Information TechnologyLocation Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYFunctions as the strategic technical product leader for Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy digital products and platforms. Position works with direct reports to develop and implement strategies to create, evolve, manage and mature emerging product concepts past incubation and the initial proof of concept phases and work to scale these within our Global Ecosystem. The position ensures all digital products meet the brand’s standards, identifies key customer needs and use cases, builds amazing digital products and experiences in service of customer needs and relentlessly focuses on improving key KPIs and maximizing the financial performance of each product and overall portfolio. This role also serves as the senior Digital leader to collaborate with the enterprise digital, engineering and HVMB teams.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience 4-year degree from an accredited university in Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, related major, or equivalent experience/certification 10+ years of experience in engineering, architecture, digital product strategy, development, management and operational leadership positions, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance. Experience with multi-sided marketplace platforms, spanning supply and demand side growth. Preference for expertise in the home rental market platforms A proven track record driving growth through data, technology and leading a cross-functional product team Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity with a focus on speed to market.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESDrive Product Vision & Strategy Understand the need, and opportunity, for maximizing data assets to drive platform performance Drive product vision, strategy, requirements, KPI’s and end results across all aspects of the business Develop solution iteratively, based on competitive benchmarking, industry and market trend analysis, and customer journey mapping to guide product development Translate product strategy roadmap containing well-defined, prioritized user stories, features and enablers that will realize the product vision into deliverable products Define and implement the overall approach toward hypothesis driven experimentation and product/platform operations Drive the use cases for cutting-edge data science, generative AI and other innovative technologies, and techniques for the platformLeading HVMI Product and Engineering Teams Oversee the execution and delivery of a complex, multi-year, partner agreement to ensure outcomes are achieved and contract commitments are delivered as expected. Partner closely with vendor teams to develop product roadmaps in support of the overall platform strategy. Directly manage multiple product and engineering teams working across HVMI squads Develop the value proposition and owning the relationships of property management systems and channel managers who are part of the "connectivity partner" business program Accountable for platform service levels and responsible for providing updates on operational metrics across different stakeholders and teams Coaches and supports team to manage expenses, wages and controllable expenses.Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities Interviews and hires employees. Promotes the fair and equitable treatment of employees. Facilitates regular, ongoing communication in department (e.g., staff meetings). Fosters employee commitment to providing excellent service, participates in daily stand-up meetings and models desired service behaviors in all interactions with customer and employees. Incorporates customer satisfaction as a component of staff/operations meetings with an emphasis on generating innovative ways to continually improve results. Sets goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds staff accountable for performance goals. Solicits employee feedback. Utilizes an “open door policy” and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. Promotes adherence to policies consistently, follows disciplinary procedures and documents items according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process. Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. Champions change ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary. Identifies talents of direct reports and their teams and assists with their growth and development plans.MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIESLeadership Communication - Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods. Leading Through Vision and Values - Keeps the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action. Managing Change - Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure and performance level under pressure or when experiencing challenges. Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action. Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values. Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.Managing Execution Building a Successful Team - Uses an effective interpersonal style to build a cohesive team; inspires and sustains team cohesion and engagement by focusing the team on its mission and importance to the organization. Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes. Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.Generating Talent and Organizational Capability Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit. Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.Learning and Applying Professional Expertise Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges. Continuous Learning - Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application. Strategy Knowledge - Understanding and utilizing professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific strategic work challenges.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. 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