Agile Project Leader

1 week ago

Bethesda, Maryland, United States Marriott International Full time
Job OverviewPosition Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Marriott is seeking a dynamic Agile Project Leader to join our Software Engineering - Data Platforms team. This role is pivotal in advancing our innovative cloud-based data and analytics solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong enthusiasm for data and cutting-edge technologies, demonstrating a proactive approach and a robust commitment to achieving results.

In this capacity, you will oversee the delivery of data-centric projects and products, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget while aligning with Marriott's strategic objectives. You will be responsible for planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating activities related to data technology initiatives, either at an enterprise level or for significant systems implementation programs that involve multiple releases and work streams. Your role will include verifying that project goals are met and aligned with business targets. You will lead a team that develops and executes internal IT projects and products.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required:
  • 7+ years of experience in IT project management across various application domains and technologies.
  • 4+ years of experience in implementing enterprise data solutions and products.
  • 2+ years of experience with Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
  • 2+ years of experience leading data-driven projects.
  • Previous responsibility for managing annual project budgets exceeding $10 million.
  • Experience in tracking and forecasting project budgets.
  • Proven track record of managing both internal and external projects from inception to successful completion.
  • Ability to present to large audiences and facilitate extensive multi-day workshops.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA/Confluence).
  • Bachelor's degree, equivalent experience, or relevant certification.
Preferred:
  • Master's degree.
  • Project Management Certification, Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Product Owner, or Certified Scrum Professional with active experience in these roles.
  • Experience in complex and fast-paced environments.
  • Agile Coaching experience.
  • Strong understanding of current technologies with the ability to develop and deliver projects using state-of-the-art technologies.
  • Ability to align change management strategies with project objectives.
  • Skilled in conceptualizing innovative solutions, documenting them, and presenting them to senior management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of analytical ability to resolve complex issues.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others, motivate team members, and drive productivity in a team setting.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Project Leadership
  • Facilitates team activities on a project-by-project basis.
  • Identifies and allocates necessary resources for projects, escalating any gaps.
  • Acts as an escalation point for project teams to resolve challenges.
  • Maintains tools and dashboards to monitor progress towards delivery goals.
Managing Projects and Policies
  • Conducts IT project planning, including defining goals, strategies, staffing, scheduling, risk identification, contingency planning, resource allocation, and deliverables to meet business needs.
  • Serves as a liaison with business units, Technology Product teams, Shared Platforms teams, Security teams, and Infrastructure delivery teams.
  • Develops high-level business requirements and cost estimates to assess project justification.
  • Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and necessary tasks.
  • Directs and coordinates project personnel activities to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
  • Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
  • Reviews status reports from project personnel and adjusts schedules and plans as necessary.
  • Communicates project status and related issues to relevant team members.
  • Interacts with vendors for programs under direct oversight.
  • Manages project risks effectively.
  • Develops and monitors business cases, including total process costs.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership
  • Adaptability - Maintains performance under pressure or during changes and challenges in the workplace.
  • Communication - Effectively conveys information and ideas to others in an engaging manner through various methods.
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; gathers and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, and chooses a course of action.
  • Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behaviors that convey confidence and command respect; makes a positive first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.
  • Strategy Development - Creates business plans by exploring and evaluating opportunities with the potential for positive outcomes; ensures effective preparation and execution of business plans through planning, organizing, and ongoing evaluation processes.
Managing Execution
  • Building and Contributing to Teams - Collaborates as a team member to achieve common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.
  • Strategy Execution - Ensures successful implementation of business plans aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and ongoing evaluation processes.
  • Driving for Results - Sets high performance standards for self and others; takes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors efforts towards achieving goals; proactively takes action beyond what is required.
  • Planning and Organizing - Gathers necessary information and resources to create a plan of action; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to meet goals and ensure completion.

Building Relationships
  • Customer Relationships - Develops and maintains relationships based on understanding customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company's service standards.
  • Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others to build openness, trust, and confidence in pursuing organizational goals and fostering lasting relationships.
  • Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and cultural perspectives; leverages differences to drive innovation, engagement, and enhance business results; ensures employees have opportunities to contribute fully.
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability
  • Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best meet the needs and support the goals of the organization.
  • Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and enhance the skills and abilities necessary to achieve work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise
  • Applied Learning - Seeks and capitalizes on learning opportunities to enhance performance for self and others.
  • Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage daily operations and generate innovative solutions to address business and administrative challenges.
  • Technical Acumen - Applies professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to manage daily business operations and create innovative solutions for function-specific challenges.

Business Process and Analysis - Knowledge of multiple processes within the department; ability to document key process flows, recognize opportunities for redesign, and translate business processes into information system needs. Ability to define quality measures and evaluate performance against standards while identifying issues, risks, and potential resolutions or mitigation strategies.

IT Business Management - Ability to monitor and evaluate trends in technology, delivery mechanisms, and IT organizational processes and tools. This includes redefining processes, making recommendations, and refining process governance frameworks.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive, people-first culture. We uphold non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

About the Team

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, offering more brands, hotels, and opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can perform at your best, begin your journey, belong to an exceptional global team, and become the best version of yourself.

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