Sr Manager PMO Hotel Operation - CALA Regional Office (17002S9X) (Plantation, FL)

Sr Manager PMO Hotel Operation - CALA Regional Office (17002S9X)

Here s To Your Journey with Marriott International is the world s largest hotel company with more brands more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So we ask where will your journey take you The CALA Regional Office located at 1200 S. Pine Island Road Plantation FL 33324 is currently hiring a Sr Manager PMO Hotel Operation. Responsibilities include The Sr. Manager PMO Hotel Operation role is designed to identify and strategically support project leadership to drive great organizational effectiveness and desired results for programs and initiatives within Continent Lodging Services. The Senior Manager is responsible for engaging and working across the CLS organization to produce results on assigned projects. This position proactively engages in project and work streams helps identify creative and innovative ways to improve effectiveness facilitates the development of project plans manages CLS project teams helps identify and resolve issues and risks and provides timely updates to Senior Managers Director. The role facilitates project meetings project reviews and manages project funds. The Senior Manager will provide leadership support in three areas 1. Project Leader Effectively lead CALA independent projects and deliver project results. 2. Project Services Provide support with development and execution of project services Project Analytics Templates Presentations and Stakeholder Management. 3. Creative Thought Leadership Provide support to the CLS team around Design Thinking and innovation to maximize creative operational process s and results. The Senior Manager will also contribute to continually improving and evolving the support services provided by the Planning and Transformation team through enhancements to processes tools and templates. EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS Project Leader Direct and manage one or multiple projects through project management lifecycle Be proactively and intimately involved in the project to understand stakeholder s vision and scope Plan and facilitate effective project meetings Create and execute detailed project plans Execute project governance manage issue escalation prioritization etc. Work with project leads to ensure accuracy of deliverables executable implementation strategy and market sustainability Direct cross-functional teams through project execution Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and initiatives Support change management planning and communications in partnership with change management associates Negotiate and influence project direction Act as the project lead ensure teams understand and execute their responsibilities effectively and efficiently Gain alignment among stakeholders Provide transparency for leadership to successfully manage problems and make informed decisions Communicate results to business leaders Project Services Utilize basic analytics to help support project business cases Design and utilize standardized project management processes and methods Design compelling presentations Manage vendor relationships with regard to project deliverable needs contractual obligations and general scope of work Establish tracking tools and benchmarking metrics Monitor success of initiatives projects and existing programs products services Analyze and monitor high-profile Continent Operations initiatives to help with reporting and resource prioritization Support the development and refinement of internal processes templates and stakeholder management protocols Creative Thought Leadership Bring creative thought leadership to CLS projects helping drive creativity and innovation Inject Design Thinking into all CLS injects and initiatives Help facilitate collaboration amongst stakeholders sponsors and other impacted parties to define strategy and scope CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED REQUIRED 5 years of relevant experience at least 2 years of project management and implementation experience Hotel or Market Operations experience or knowledge of operations across multiple departments Expertise and proven track record in managing multifunctional initiatives Experience in providing direction and performing responsibilities via influence (as opposed to line management authority) Proven success in introducing major change to complex organizations Exceptional project program management competence and skills Ability to distribute assign and ensure completion of work throughout various teams without direct management authority Ability to persuade and influence others including those at senior organizational levels Ability to quickly gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of Global Operations and Brand Management strategies priorities and initiatives and represent them to various constituencies across the organization Ability to develop and enforce program governance Strong analytical skills for planning estimating budgeting and monitoring program project work Ability to enlist and motivate individuals and secure resources without direct authority Ability to form and foster high performing teams Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to consistently negotiate a win-win outcome Expertise using MS Excel PowerPoint and Project Expertise using Land-It highly desired Experience within Lodging or Hospitality industries preferred Perform other duties as assigned Travel required (up to 10-20%) EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Minimum BA degree MBA or relevant graduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills and knowledge can be acquired Major consulting firm experience preferred PMP Certification preferred To apply now go to s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 17002S9X %3Flang en-us Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute among others. Visit www.marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. Chat engage and follow us on social media. FacebookTwitterLinkedInInstagram(at)lifeatmar riott on Snapchat. So we ask where will your journey take you Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.