Director, Program Management Office – Growth Initiatives (M&A) at Marriott Hotels Resorts

DescriptionJob SummaryThe Director Program Management Office (PMO) Growth Initiatives (M&A) is responsible for driving the planning and execution of M&A workstreams that support Marriotts strategic growth objectives. This position is part of the Business Transformation Office (BTO) which enables and accelerates organizational transformation through strategic planning program management change management experience and business process design and deployment. The Director will partner closely with leaders in Global Technology Global Digital Lodging Products Revenue Management Marriott Continent Operations and external consulting partners to ensure seamless integration and value realization from M&A activities. Success in this role requires strong critical thinking skills attention to detail comfort with ambiguity and a proven ability to manage multiple work efforts simultaneously.Key responsibilities include:Partnering with Global Technology Global Digital Lodging Products Revenue Management Business Transformation Office and Marriott Continent Operations to provide strategy coordination and execution support for M&A initiatives.Supporting the Senior Director PMO Growth Initiatives (M&A) to manage key connection points and interdependencies across these functions.Coordinating contributions into central program deliverables such as integrated project plans risk management frameworks and contingency plans.Coordinating and partnering with third-party vendors to ensure milestones are met deliverables are of high quality and program remains on budget.Designing and facilitating M&A-specific and cross-functional forums and processes to engage senior leaders and gain buy-in on critical business decisions.Leading stakeholder management and coordination to ensure M&A perspectives are incorporated into broader organizational decision-making.Tracking and managing resource and budget requests for M&A workstreams.Providing M&A inputs and support to execute against change management communications and training plans related to integration activities.Candidate ProfileRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Business Administration Hospitality Management Technology or related field.Six or more years of work experience in program management consulting or business analytics demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.Proven track record consulting to business leaders and designing developing and implementing high-impact solutions in large complex organizations.Demonstrated experience working with and influencing cross-functional work teams in a matrix organization.Experience evaluating business trends and successfully implementing new business programs and strategies that enhance multi-unit business performance.Preferred QualificationsExpertise in M&A lifecycle management (due diligence integration planning post-close optimization) preferred.Lodging/hospitality industry experience across multiple brands and disciplines preferred.Experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management preferred.MBA and/or prior consulting experience preferred.Core Work ActivitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams from Global Technology Digital Lodging Products Revenue Management Continent Operations and other departments to plan and implement M&A initiatives with minimal oversight.Plan and implement identified initiatives with minimal oversight.Partner with cross-discipline teams and leaders to meet project objectives and goals on time and on budget.Support transformational projects working across functions and disciplines to meet objectives.Guide ongoing financial and business analysis to support strategic decision making.Deliver presentations related to strategic roadmap development project execution and management to senior management and other key stakeholders.Build effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.Ensure decision-making that balances the needs of various stakeholder groups and promotes the long-term viability of the business.Lead initiatives to drive change across the organization acting as a project leader and day-to-day project decision maker.Accountable for delivering the results of the projectProvide content guidance to the projectParticipate in review cycles at key milestones & provide go/no-go decisionActively participate in strategy sessionsContribute to strategy developmentEnsure appropriate sponsorship and resourcingEstablish key milestones and approval rolesEnsure timely delivery against milestonesDevelop actionable recommendations and responses to program needs to optimize performance and drive growth and profitability.Identify emerging business opportunities and risks to determine strategic implications provide feedback to key stakeholders and take a leadership role in the decision-making process.Ensure deployment planning includes all tools information and resources necessary to set properties up for a successful launch.Maintain transparency throughout integration facilitate regular check-ins and establish property-level or business-unit support channels.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:Director Key Skills Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1