FLEX Director, Technical AI Product Manager

This is a temporary position. 

The Director, Technical AI Product Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of AI-powered solutions within Marriott’s Primary Use Case Pods . This role combines deep technical expertise with modern product management practices to create scalable, human-centered AI products that deliver measurable business impact.

The Director leads cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and designers to identify automation opportunities, optimize processes, and implement solutions leveraging RPA, traditional AI, and generative AI. Acting as a trusted technical liaison to business stakeholders, this leader ensures alignment between product vision and enterprise objectives while championing responsible AI principles throughout the development lifecycle.

By fostering a culture of experimentation, iterative development, and data-driven decision-making, the Director accelerates Marriott’s AI transformation and ensures solutions are innovative, ethical, and user-focused.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams of researchers, data scientists, designers, and engineers to design, build, and release AI solutions.
• Drive process evaluation and design initiatives, and work as a SME who identifies tasks and processes that can be automated, offering direction as to the right tool for the job whether that be RPA, traditional AI, or generative AI. 
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization, serving as a credible technical liaison to business stakeholders across the global enterprise.
• Utilize modern, Silicon Valley-style product practices to create PRDs, epics, user stories, and detailed product requirements.
• Implement iterative experimentation and test-and-learn approaches to software development.
• Conduct field research to deeply understand user problems and design human-first solutions.
• Ensure adherence to AI ethics and responsible AI practices.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ of experience in leading scrum teams to deliver scaled, user-centered software solutions that move KPIs, with 3-5 years in RPA, AI/ML, or generative AI products. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related fields is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, data engineering, and software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with and champion of AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
• Experience in using AI to automate product work. Desire to work with AI Studio leaders in experimenting with the same.
• Preferred Qualifications 
• Master’s degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, or related fields is highly preferred.
• Experience working in the hospitality industry or related field.

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.