Director, Gen AI Technical Product Manager (R&D)

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Technical Product Manager – Generative AI (R&D) is a
forward-thinking leader responsible for driving rapid prototyping and
experimentation to accelerate Marriott’s AI innovation pipeline. This role
focuses on transforming emerging ideas into tangible proofs of concept that
validate business value and technical feasibility. By leveraging cutting-edge
generative AI technologies, the Director ensures prototypes evolve into scalable
solutions that enhance operational efficiency, elevate guest experiences, and
create competitive advantage.
This position requires a unique blend of technical depth, product vision, and
creative problem-solving. The Director partners closely with data scientists,
engineers, and designers to ideate, build, and iterate prototypes in an agile
environment. Acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, this leader
communicates complex concepts clearly, champions responsible AI practices, and
fosters a culture of experimentation and continuous learning.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product management or technical leadership roles, with at least 3–5 years in AI/ML or generative AI.
• Proven track record of delivering prototypes or proofs of concept that informed enterprise-scale solutions.
• Strong technical acumen in AI/ML architectures, cloud platforms, and modern development practices.
• Expertise in agile methodologies and rapid experimentation frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in R&D environments or innovation labs.
• Familiarity with hospitality or consumer services industries.

Responsibilities

• Prototype Development & Innovation
• Lead the design and delivery of AI prototypes that explore new use cases and validate strategic opportunities.
• Apply rapid experimentation and iterative development methodologies to accelerate time-to-value.
• Technical Leadership
• Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to ensure prototypes are technically sound and aligned with enterprise architecture.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and frameworks to inform prototype design and scalability.
• Strategic Alignment
• Partner with product leadership to prioritize R&D initiatives based on business impact and feasibility.
• Translate prototype outcomes into actionable insights for enterprise adoption.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Engage stakeholders across business units to identify high-value problems and co-create innovative solutions.
• Serve as a technical liaison, ensuring clarity and alignment between technical teams and business leaders.
• Responsible AI & Governance
• Embed ethical AI principles and governance frameworks into all prototype development processes.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.
• 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, paid parental leave and educational assistance.
• Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees