Project Manager
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Location: Bethesda, MD 20817
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager will lead transformational initiatives within Marriott's Technology Experience Center, with a focus on enhancing ITSM practices, maturing change readiness, and building strong communication channels across departments. In addition to managing initiatives, the Project Manager will partner with the portfolio team to design tailored communications for initiatives, ensuring all teams and leaders are well-informed about upcoming changes. They will assist the Portfolio team with ad-hoc requests, including preparing executive-level presentations and one-pagers. The Manager will also serve as a change advocate, driving the adoption of new processes and helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, the Project Manager must be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong experience in creating high-impact presentations and one-pagers is essential, as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead initiatives with a proactive mindset.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification
5+ years' information technology experience including:
o 3+ years of Agile Project Management experience using Scrum, Kanban or SAFe methodologies
o 3+ years creating and delivering project communications including presentations and infographics
Strong visual design and storytelling portfolio (PowerPoint, infographics, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and other IT teams, across multiple channels.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity.
Proven ability to lead and work with diverse cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical teams.
Experience establishing and managing initiatives, epics, and underlying stories, tasks, etc. in Jira
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings and workshops at multiple levels of an organization.
Proven expertise in creating high-impact presentations tailored for executive leadership, including the ability to design and deliver compelling PowerPoint decks and one-pagers
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, proactively identifying needs and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
Preferred:
Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI's Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
SAFe certified - SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Release Train Engineer, or SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner
Familiarity with product/project development experience on an Agile Teams in a technology-focused organization
Ability to align change management strategies with product development/deployments
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and an understanding of facilitation techniques
Ability to understand and represent both the business and technology
Thrives in a highly collaborative, matrixed, complex, fast paced environment
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Stakeholder Management
Supports team members, stakeholders and leaders with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance results.
Communicate and champion customer experience considerations to business and global technology partners.
Builds relationships with teams to understand their practices, motivators, and detractors.
Strategic Communication
Meet with stakeholders to understand the key message, objectives, target audience, and delivery requirements for presentations or one-pagers.
Elicit relevant data, information, and insights about initiatives and changes to include in communications, ensuring the content is accurate, and reflects our strategic priorities.
Translate business objectives and technical initiatives into clear, compelling business narratives and visuals.
Design branded one-pagers, infographics, and executive-level briefs.
Create visually engaging and professional PowerPoint slides or one-pager designs, ensuring they are consistent with company branding and style guidelines.
Work with key collaborators to gather feedback to refine the presentation or one-pager.
Occasionally, present the finalized materials during meetings, portfolio reviews, or leadership meetings, providing additional context and insights when necessary.
Create and maintain visual storytelling toolkits using corporate branded templates and icon libraries with sample graphics tailored to the Technology Experience Center context.
Serve as an internal consulting partner to teams needing support with messaging and design.
Project Management & Delivery
Organize and align across departments teams to plan, manage and deliver approved cross-channel initiatives (projects, programs).
Participates in agile ceremonies to collaborate with team on prioritization and backlog management
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.
Initiates and/or manages the change process, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
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.
Additional Responsibilities
Informs, updates, and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, direct message, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner
Attends and participates in all relevant meetings
Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up
Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager
The salary range for this position is $84,900 to $137,800 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, April 23, 2025.
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.
About the Team
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager will lead transformational initiatives within Marriott's Technology Experience Center, with a focus on enhancing ITSM practices, maturing change readiness, and building strong communication channels across departments. In addition to managing initiatives, the Project Manager will partner with the portfolio team to design tailored communications for initiatives, ensuring all teams and leaders are well-informed about upcoming changes. They will assist the Portfolio team with ad-hoc requests, including preparing executive-level presentations and one-pagers. The Manager will also serve as a change advocate, driving the adoption of new processes and helping to foster a culture of continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, the Project Manager must be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong experience in creating high-impact presentations and one-pagers is essential, as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity and lead initiatives with a proactive mindset.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
Undergraduate degree, equivalent experience, or certification
5+ years' information technology experience including:
o 3+ years of Agile Project Management experience using Scrum, Kanban or SAFe methodologies
o 3+ years creating and delivering project communications including presentations and infographics
Strong visual design and storytelling portfolio (PowerPoint, infographics, etc.)
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively engage a wide range of audiences including executives, business stakeholders, and other IT teams, across multiple channels.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity.
Proven ability to lead and work with diverse cross-functional teams, both technical and non-technical teams.
Experience establishing and managing initiatives, epics, and underlying stories, tasks, etc. in Jira
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings and workshops at multiple levels of an organization.
Proven expertise in creating high-impact presentations tailored for executive leadership, including the ability to design and deliver compelling PowerPoint decks and one-pagers
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, proactively identifying needs and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.
Preferred:
Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI's Agile Certified Professional (ACP)
SAFe certified - SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Release Train Engineer, or SAFe Product Manager/Product Owner
Familiarity with product/project development experience on an Agile Teams in a technology-focused organization
Ability to align change management strategies with product development/deployments
Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organization and an understanding of facilitation techniques
Ability to understand and represent both the business and technology
Thrives in a highly collaborative, matrixed, complex, fast paced environment
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Stakeholder Management
Supports team members, stakeholders and leaders with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance results.
Communicate and champion customer experience considerations to business and global technology partners.
Builds relationships with teams to understand their practices, motivators, and detractors.
Strategic Communication
Meet with stakeholders to understand the key message, objectives, target audience, and delivery requirements for presentations or one-pagers.
Elicit relevant data, information, and insights about initiatives and changes to include in communications, ensuring the content is accurate, and reflects our strategic priorities.
Translate business objectives and technical initiatives into clear, compelling business narratives and visuals.
Design branded one-pagers, infographics, and executive-level briefs.
Create visually engaging and professional PowerPoint slides or one-pager designs, ensuring they are consistent with company branding and style guidelines.
Work with key collaborators to gather feedback to refine the presentation or one-pager.
Occasionally, present the finalized materials during meetings, portfolio reviews, or leadership meetings, providing additional context and insights when necessary.
Create and maintain visual storytelling toolkits using corporate branded templates and icon libraries with sample graphics tailored to the Technology Experience Center context.
Serve as an internal consulting partner to teams needing support with messaging and design.
Project Management & Delivery
Organize and align across departments teams to plan, manage and deliver approved cross-channel initiatives (projects, programs).
Participates in agile ceremonies to collaborate with team on prioritization and backlog management
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.
Initiates and/or manages the change process, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace; serves as role model for how to handle change by maintaining composure under pressure or when experiencing challenges.
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.
Additional Responsibilities
Informs, updates, and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, direct message, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner
Attends and participates in all relevant meetings
Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up
Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner
Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager
The salary range for this position is $84,900 to $137,800 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.
All locations offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave, educational assistance, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.
Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions.
The application deadline for this position is 28 days after the date of this posting, April 23, 2025.
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.
About the Team
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.