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Additional Information Project Management and Communications experience required

Job Number 24023161

Job Category Procurement, Purchasing, and Quality Assurance

Location Europe Office - Eschborn, Marriott Hotel Holding GmbH, Eschborn-Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Procurement (Strategy & Planning) is a member of the EMEA Continent Lodging Services (CLS) team and is accountable for the execution and pull-through of brand, discipline, other initiatives in the Procurement space. They will report directly to the VP of Procurement with a dotted line to the Senior Director of Strategy & Planning, CLS, and will support them in the project management and communication initiatives for the Procurement discipline in Europe, Middle East & Africa.

The Senior Manager will also contribute to continually improving and evolving the support services provided by the team through the development and enhancements to processes, tools, reporting, and templates. Success in this role requires the candidate to be an expert communicator with a keen eye for designing presentations and the ability to convey complex information simply. The candidate must be passionate about project management, change management, and process improvement. Lastly, the candidate should be a self-starter who possesses strong interpersonal skills to work together with a variety of stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibilities for this role include:

• Support the VP of Procurement in project management to enable the successful delivery of Procurement initiatives against the strategic priorities of Marriott International (e.g., Responsible Sourcing)

• Develop and continually support the execution of the communications strategy for Procurement on a Continent and Cluster level (stakeholder-facing)

• Manage the agenda for key Procurement meetings and conferences

• Prepare clear, concise, and polished presentations and status reports for stakeholders, sales teams, andsenior leadership teams and collect and implement feedback, as needed

• Assist senior stakeholders and Continent leadership on key initiatives/projects, as required

• Identify methods and measure the effectiveness of programs, set targets, track results, and continuouslyimprove through thoughtful, data-driven recommendations

• Develop processes and tools to support communications and program management needs

• Assist Procurement disciplines with mapping project requirements, monitor execution, and identify and escalate issues and risks to leadership as appropriate

• Analyze complex data and to be able to communicate information in an actionable, user-friendly manner

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and find innovative solutions to solve issues, create value, maximize growth, and improve business processes

Expected Contributions

• Produce clear and professional presentations and communications for a variety of audiences

• Compile and prepare information for various stakeholder meetings

• Provide processes and communications that create accountability with the project team and drive results and desired change

• Support strategic plans, approaches, and processes for the execution of key Procurement initiatives

• Improve processes, actively seek stakeholder feedback, and lead the delivery of key assignments

• Analyze and summarize internal and external data for key stakeholders or meetings

• Track project milestones in a project plan and actively monitor and communicate risks

• Monitor the success of initiatives/projects and existing programs/products/services

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage time effectively and conduct activities in an organized manner

• Inform, update, and provide information to key stakeholders promptly

• Comply with Marriott International policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Required:

• 5-6 years’ experience in change management & communications, project management, and/or strategy and operations

• High proficiency in MS PowerPoint is crucial, as are exceptional written and verbal presentation skills

• Proven track record managing complex, multifunctional initiatives / projects with many stakeholders in different regions

• Experience developing communications and reports for leaders

• 3 or 4-year degree from an accredited university

Preferred:

• 2+ years’ experience in a major consulting firm

• Previous experience working in a communications / project management role

• Travel/hospitality/lodging industry experience

• MBA or relevant advanced degree a plus

Skills:

• Stellar presentation and communication skills; the ability to develop “client-ready” presentations and communicate complex information effectively to a broad range of stakeholders, including executives

• Ability to quickly understand Procurement strategies, priorities, and initiatives

• Change management and communications skills and ability to execute

• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to quickly establish rapport and gain the trust of multiple stakeholders and constituencies

• Ability to define and enforce project governance

• Excellent eye for detail and ability to create and review deliverables for completeness and quality

Attributes:

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities at any given time

• Natural leader and able to collaborate well with cross-functional teams

• Friendly, people-person who enjoys working with others

• Sets high-performance standards for themselves and others and exhibits a strong desire to achieve

• Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and change; has a growth mindset

• Utilizes/exhibits systemic thinking and makes recommendations based on data

• Actively pursues and supports innovation and continual process improvement

• Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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