Director - Associate Experience

2 months ago

Bethesda, United States Marriott Full time
Job Number 24124343
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

 

The Director, Associate Experience is a key member of the Experience Design and Innovation team reporting to the Vice President, Experience Design + Innovation – Associate Experience & Business Process.  This position will be responsible for representing the voice of the Associate in headquarters initiatives. They will be responsible for designing and blueprinting end-to-end associate journeys with particular focus on areas where customer journey and associate journey intersect. This role will be responsible for leading improvement initiatives using human-centered and design thinking methodologies from concept to testing to execution. 

 

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and empathy for the associate experience and have the ability to work in a cross-functional manner to integrate Associate experience into key initiatives.  Experience working in the market – at a hotel and/or regional level – and ability to deeply empathize with the associate experience will be beneficial to successful execution of short- and long-term projects.

 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

  • 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel Management or related discipline
  • 8+ years of related working experience, including 3-5 years of experience working within a hotel, regional office, or in heavy partnership of in-market leaders
  • Experience in human centered research and design, concept creation and testing, and global cross functional implementation 

OR

  • 9+ years’ experience in service design or a related function, demonstrated progressive career growth and patterns of exceptional performance
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of service design projects, including examples of user research, concept development, and implementation
  • Exceptional ability to simplify complex ideas into visually compelling service concepts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt presentation style based on the audience.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions, particularly when faced with complexity and ambiguity

 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

 

Associate Experience Design

  • Build empathy in business partners for on and above property associate experience.
  • Advocate for our associates at all times.
  • Communicate the initiative and products to others through associate journeys, prototypes, wireframes, and other materials.
  • Translate insight and strategy into concepts and communicate the vision.
  • Conduct associate-focused research (e.g., observations, focus groups, surveys) and present findings that inform improvements in the associate experience.
  • Support synthesis and analysis of associate research in a collaborative manner that engages and inspires stakeholders.
  • Discover customer and business needs through inquiries and research and identify solutions to meet those needs.

 

Managing Projects and Priorities

  • Functions as a strategic senior technical expert within the department.
  • Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
  • Champions leaders' vision for product and service delivery.
  • Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep moving forward toward achievement of goals.
  • Provides direction and assistance to other teams regarding projects.
  • Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to promote completion of any projects on schedule.
  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Reviews vendor proposals and selects appropriate vendor for services/technologies/hardware.
  • Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new project plans.
  • Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
  • Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the quality of operations.

 

Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

  • Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders.
  • Communicates concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of business priorities.
  • Supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Contribute to a team environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork
  • Manage time effectively and conduct activities in an organized manner
  • Present ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
  • Manage group or interpersonal conflict
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by manager
 

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.



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