FLEX Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition Project Management

Marriott International • Bethesda, MD

74d

About The Position

At Marriott, Talent Acquisition is a strategic driver of business success-fueling innovation, enabling growth, and ensuring we attract and retain the best talent in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This role sits at the intersection of talent strategy, technology, and business transformation. The Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition Project Management, will be responsible for overseeing project governance, managing multiple workstreams, and ensuring the timely and effective deployment of high-impact TA strategies and technologies globally. Working at the intersection of project management, process innovation, and TA transformation, this leader will collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence, HR Service Providers, IT, Change Management & Communications, and Continent TA teams to ensure initiatives are aligned, outcomes are measurable, and solutions are scalable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, or a related field; PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in HR or Talent Acquisition.
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional projects in a global or matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of talent acquisition processes and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex deployments to large, diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience creating and delivering executive-level presentations and reporting.
• Bias for action, a collaborative spirit, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of global TA projects, from initiation and planning through delivery and post-implementation review.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to define project scope, business requirements, success metrics, and implementation plans.
• Drive success of TA and broader HR initiatives through effective project governance and disciplined execution.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations across complex initiatives.
• Present regular project updates to senior stakeholders, escalating risks and decision points as needed.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and working sessions to align project teams and drive decision-making.
• Coordinate with Change Management & Communications and Learning teams to align deployment strategies and messaging.
• Oversee day-to-day activities across multiple project workstreams, ensuring alignment with program objectives and deadlines.
• Facilitate collaboration across HR, TA, and IT functions, ensuring smooth coordination of cross-discipline activities.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively drive resolution and accountability.
• Prepare for and support key leadership meetings and decision-making forums, ensuring clarity on actions, owners, and next steps.
• Support the implementation of TA technologies and systems collaboration with HRIS, IT, and vendor partners.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, go-live readiness, change management, and post-launch reviews.
• Track adoption, performance metrics, and user feedback to inform ongoing improvements and future rollouts.
• Partner with TA strategy, experience design, and communications teams to ensure initiatives are informed by candidate, recruiter and hiring manager feedback.
• Facilitate deployment planning and communication strategies across continents and stakeholder groups.
• Lead the coordination of continent engagement, meeting management, documentation, and follow-through on key deliverables.
• Use data to track project progress and effectiveness, ensuring delivery of outcomes that drive value and business impact.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce complexity, and enhance the overall efficiency of TA operations.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning across global teams.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Welcoming all and providing access to opportunity
• Fostering an environment where unique backgrounds are valued and celebrated

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees