Senior Manager, AI Data Scientist

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

10h

About The Position

This Senior Manager role will lead the data science and governance foundation
for the US & Canada division’s AI and advanced analytics initiatives, supporting
generative AI and machine learning capabilities across Sales, Marketing, and
Revenue Management. The position will focus on ensuring that all AI‑powered
tools—including LLM‑driven solutions, traditional machine learning models, and
business‑rule–based systems—are supported by robust, scalable data pipelines,
governance frameworks, and monitoring processes.

The Senior Manager will guide the end‑to‑end technical approach for AI use
cases, determining the optimal methodologies to balance cost, complexity,
efficiency, and business value. This role requires hands‑on expertise with data
engineering and data science technologies, including SQL, Python, ML frameworks,
and experience working with LLMs and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG)
patterns.

The individual will collaborate closely with analytics teams, business
stakeholders, and technology partners to operationalize AI use cases, ensure
ongoing model health, and support Marriott’s continent‑level AI strategy.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Business Administration, related major; 6 years of experience in relevant field.
• 4-year bachelor’s degree in related quantitative discipline (finance, operations, economics, statistics, mathematics), or related major; 6 years of experience in relevant field.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in analytics, data engineering, or business intelligence, including hands-on work with SQL, Python, Tableau, and Power BI.
• At least 2 years leading technical teams or managing projects involving the recoding and migration of analytics assets during technology transformations.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with business stakeholders and analytics teams to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Proven track record of automating reports and upgrading data visualization tools in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of data science and AI solutions for the US & Canada division, supporting a range of business functions.
• Guide the selection and implementation of appropriate methodologies—LLMs, machine learning, automation, or business rules—based on evolving business needs.
• Establish and maintain data governance, quality, and privacy standards for AI and analytics initiatives.
• Build and oversee scalable data pipelines and model management processes to support AI-powered tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure successful deployment.
• Monitor model performance, risks, and compliance, adapting approaches as needed.
• Communicate technical concepts and project updates to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support team development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

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.

What This Job Offers

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