**Job Number** 24124343
**Job Category** Sales & Marketing
**Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
**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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