Job Number 24178952

Job Category Sales Marketing

Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? Y

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

This is a temporary position.

As the FLEX Manager, Media Platform Project Manager, you will help shape Marriott’s advertising platforms (including the PLUS Platform) product strategy, roadmap, and technological framework. This role involves designing and implementing connectivity solutions to integrate our advertising technology with key marketing partners and internal systems, ensuring a robust ad tech ecosystem. Key responsibilities include coordinating platform deliverables from vendors, gathering technical requirements, managing feature prioritization, and defining success metrics. You will lead troubleshooting and upgrades for Marriott’s hotel-level ad buying Platform (PLUS) while facilitating cross-departmental meetings to keep stakeholders aligned on progress and milestones.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required

4-year degree from accredited college or university in Business Management, Marketing, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance

Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Strong project management skills with a record of on-time, on-budget project delivery

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.

Understanding of APIs, cloud services, and integration technologies

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in ad tech and digital advertising

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supports the development and maintenance of the advertising product strategy and roadmap

Manages comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives

Coordinates platform integrations across departments for seamless connectivity and collaboration

Reviews marketing partner API documentation and defines Platform integration requirements for 3 rd party vendors

Works closely with external vendors and partners to ensure technical compatibility and streamlines integrations

Conducts regular system audits to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization

· Stays abreast of industry trends and advancements in ad tech, incorporating new technologies and practices to maintain a competitive edge

· Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation for all systems and processes under your purview

Creates testing schedules for product features and establishes success metrics

Gathers and relays platform feedback from internal teams to third-party vendors

· Collaborates closely with global and regional media team leads, as well as cross-functional teams in marketing, digital, distribution, and IT, to understand business needs and strategic goals, translating them into precise technical requirements

Facilitates cross-departmental update meetings to keep stakeholders informed of Product updatesThe pay range for this position is $41.49 to $52.26 per hour.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue 0.0334 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

FLEX opportunities 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, 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 14 days after the date of this posting, October 16, 2024.

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. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.