FLEX Manager, Product Owner

This is a temporary position.

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Loyalty Financial Services Product team, the FLEX Manager, Product Owner (PO) is responsible for managing a portfolio of work to deliver Loyalty Financial related technical capabilities for Beacon driven by the Loyalty Finance and Operations organizations. This role will collaborate with business partners and technical teams to maintain a well-groomed and prioritized product backlog of features to include refined user stories with solid technical solutions that are ready for development. In addition, this role will support the Director in tracking and communicating the overall status of the backlog and reflect changes in business priorities. The FLEX Manager, Product Owner (PO) will demonstrate management skills and leadership in a highly matrixed environment and must be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders on numerous competing priorities. This role requires moderate technical knowledge of software development processes and requires a proven record of creative solutioning and problem solving.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience Required * Bachelor’s from an accredited university, preferably in a technology or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 5 years’ experience in the business, technology, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area. * At least 4 years of experience with converting business needs into technology requirements. Preferred * Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, creatively approach solutions, and decide and influence appropriate courses of action. * Excellent communicator, both written and spoken. Must be able to explain product vision, business objective, technical feasibility, define requirements, and technical implementations. * Demonstrated ability to deliver results under challenging conditions, particularly when faced with complexity, ambiguity, and aggressive timelines. * Experience navigating a highly matrixed work environment where collaboration with multiple stakeholders is required to meet the needs of numerous competing priorities.

• Experience with or knowledge of Agile/Scrum software development practices
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Experience with Loyalty administration and/or financial administration

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Technical Product Owner * Maintain a well-groomed product backlog of features to include refined user stories with solid technical solutions that are ready for development * Help define new product features and optimizations of existing ones, and incorporate them into product roadmaps * Support the definition of the Ambassador product requirements and development of the product roadmap * Provide clear vision and scope documentation, use cases, workflows, and wire-frames to support development * Coordinate with support teams for defect resolution Demonstrating and Applying Discipline Knowledge * Provides technical expertise and support to persons inside and outside of the department * Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes

• Demonstrates knowledge of function-specific procedures
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to job

Additional Responsibilities * Proven ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams in support of specific business priorities * Ability to solve problems quickly, think strategically, and drive data-driven decision making

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and aggressive timelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and success in cross-functional

relationship-building at all levels, ability to drive

• consensus through influence and fact-based approach
• Effective written and oral communications skills with sensitivity to global

communication needs

• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm in leading and

influencing teams * Proficiency in Office software products and digital collaboration tools 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.