Senior Director, Growth PMO

Marriott International•Bethesda, MD

41d

About The Position

The Senior Director, Program Management Office (PMO) - Growth Initiatives is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and related integration programs. This position is part of the Business Transformation Office (BTO), which enables and accelerates organizational transformation through strategic planning, program management, change management, experience and business process design, and deployment. This role ensures alignment with strategic growth objectives, drives program governance, and enables successful delivery of cross-functional initiatives that support organizational expansion. The Senior Director will drive strategic direction and execution for all phases of M&A and growth initiatives, ensure accountability and transparency through robust governance and reporting, and support leadership decision-making across multiple integration tracks. Success requires strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
8+ years in program management, consulting, or corporate development with a focus on large-scale initiatives.
Proven ability to manage complex integrations and organizational change.
Experience evaluating business trends and successfully implementing new business programs and strategies that enhance multi-unit business performance.
Expertise in M&A lifecycle management (due diligence, integration planning, post-close optimization).
Strong facilitation and communication skills.
Ability to lead through ambiguity and deliver results under pressure.
Experience in cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.

Nice To Haves

Lodging/hospitality industry experience across multiple brands and disciplines.

Responsibilities

Partnering with Global Technology, Global Digital, Lodging Products, Revenue Management, Business Transformation Office, and Marriott Continent Operations to provide strategy, coordination, and execution support for growth initiatives.
Managing key connection points and interdependencies across these functions.
Coordinating contributions into central program deliverables such as integrated project plans, risk management frameworks, and contingency plans.
Designing and facilitating cross-functional forums to engage senior leaders and gain buy-in on critical business decisions.
Leading stakeholder management to ensure perspectives are incorporated into broader organizational decision-making.
Supporting execution of change management, communications, and training plans related to integration activities.
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth integration and alignment with growth objectives.
Ensure appropriate systems, tools, processes, and training are in place to support integration activities across acquired entities.
Ensure that key stakeholders understand and use deployed tools, resources, and systems to support decision-making processes.
Identify emerging business opportunities and risks during M&A processes and provide strategic recommendations.
Partner with global and regional leadership to identify gaps in integration tools and processes; ensure solutions are globally applicable and deployed effectively.
Identify gaps in M&A execution decision-making across all segments of business, and work with Growth Governance teams and relevant stakeholders to address these gaps through systems enhancements, tool development, process improvements, training and education, or a combination of these approaches.
Maintain first-hand knowledge of evolving integration strategies and best practices for global implementation.
Anticipate and address integration challenges with profitable strategies aligned to overall business direction.
Develop actionable recommendations to optimize performance and drive growth post-acquisition.
Review ongoing deployment decisions and initiatives ensuring the right approaches and resources are brought to bear on overall business challenges and opportunities.
Recommend deployment approaches for meeting project success criteria with minimal disruption to impacted associates.
Ensure deployment planning includes all tools, information, and resources necessary to set properties up for a successful launch.
Champion leadership development and workforce planning priorities during integration phases; collaborate with HR to anticipate talent needs.
Develop and execute integration deployment plans for priority initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Maintain transparency throughout integration, facilitate regular check-ins, and establish property-level or business-unit support channels.