Marriott

This is a temporary position.

The FLEX Director, Portfolio Strategy, Planning & Performance leads strategic planning, market research, and performance analysis enhancing the global performance and growth of Marriott's diverse brand portfolio. The Director collaborates with the Global Lodging Products and Experiences Leaders and other functions to craft global growth strategies, leveraging research and insights across the enterprise. These global strategies are then tailored in partnership with the Continent teams to ensure they are effectively tailored and executed. The Director tracks performance and refines strategies in a continuous improvement loop. Additionally, the Director will define the enabling processes for this discipline to ensure consistency and efficiency across the portfolio. Finally, the Director will prepare and present performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Strategy, Market Research, or quantitative discipline.
• 8+ experience of relevant professional experience in business strategy, analytics, market research, and/or related functions – demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.
• Strong analytical skills, with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, GenAI platforms (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude), Smartsheet, Power BI, Tableau, and other tools.
• Strong project management and time management skills

Preferred

• Masters in Business Administration

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Own discrete projects end-to-end, including managing output development and relationships with key senior stakeholders
• Develop strategies and insights on brand positioning, and deliver high-quality strategic perspectives on competitor brands – leveraging a diverse range of data, both quantitative and qualitative (e.g., Demand Spaces, internal performance analyses, interviews)
• Lead analysis to understand performance of brand initiatives and programs.
• Drive research and reporting on industry trends and competitive efforts to innovate in guest experience – domestically and globally.
• Analyze impact of proof of concept and pilot test programs to understand guest reactions.
• Work closely with CX team to leverage additional insights, tools, and resources where relevant.
• Collaborate with other analytic teams in partner disciplines to solve business questions and issues using data and insights.
• Communicate insights through visually appealing presentations that can be shared with senior leaders and key external stakeholders.
• Create timelines, analysis plans, and potential needs for future projects.
• Provide on-going reporting, as well as ad hoc analytical requests.

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.

All locations offer 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. Click here to learn more.

Full-time positions also 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, and paid parental leave.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

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.

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.