Marriott

JOB SUMMARY

At Marriott, Talent Acquisition is a strategic driver of business success—fueling innovation, enabling growth, and ensuring we attract and retain the best talent in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, technology, and business transformation. The Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition Project Management, will be responsible for overseeing project governance, managing multiple workstreams, and ensuring the timely and effective deployment of high-impact TA strategies and technologies globally. Working at the intersection of project management, process innovation, and TA transformation, this leader will collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence, HR Service Providers, IT, Change Management & Communications, and Continent TA teams to ensure initiatives are aligned, outcomes are measurable, and solutions are scalable.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in a global or matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of talent acquisition processes and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex deployments to large, diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations and reporting.
• Bias for action, a collaborative spirit, and continuous improvement.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Project Leadership, Execution & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end execution of global TA projects, from initiation and planning through delivery and post-implementation review.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to define project scope, business requirements, success metrics, and implementation plans.
• Drive success of TA and broader HR initiatives through effective project governance and disciplined execution.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations across complex initiatives.
• Present regular project updates to senior stakeholders, escalating risks and decision points as needed.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and working sessions to align project teams and drive decision-making.
• Coordinate with Change Management & Communications and Learning teams to align deployment strategies and messaging.

Workstream Management

• Oversee day-to-day activities across multiple project workstreams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and deadlines.
• Facilitate collaboration across HR, TA, and IT functions, ensuring smooth coordination of cross-discipline activities.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively drive resolution and accountability.
• Prepare for and support key leadership meetings and decision-making forums, ensuring clarity on actions, owners, and next steps.

Technology & Process Implementation

• Support the implementation of TA technologies and systems collaboration with HRIS, IT, and vendor partners.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, go-live readiness, change management, and post-launch reviews.
• Track adoption, performance metrics, and user feedback to inform ongoing improvements and future rollouts.

Experience Design & Deployment Support

• Partner with TA strategy, experience design, and communications teams to ensure initiatives are informed by candidate, recruiter and hiring manager feedback.
• Facilitate deployment planning and communication strategies across continents and stakeholder groups.
• Lead the coordination of continent engagement, meeting management, documentation, and follow-through on key deliverables.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Use data to track project progress and effectiveness, ensuring delivery of outcomes that drive value and business impact.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce complexity, and enhance the overall efficiency of TA operations.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning across global teams.

What This Role Is Not

• Not responsible for day-to-day recruiting or operational execution of hiring activities.
• Not a systems administrator role; technical support, configuration, and maintenance are managed by HRIS and IT teams.
• Not limited to one technology or platform; this role spans the end-to-end TA experience and tech stack.
• Not a tactical-only role; the focus is on delivering strategic outcomes through disciplined execution.

The pay range for this position is $52.06 to $85.19 per hour.

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.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by 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.