Senior Manager, Security Design, US/Canada & CALA

Marriott • Bethesda, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of a dedicated team, the Sr. Manager, Security Design is a senior technical expert responsible for leading the implementation and oversight of safety and security design standards across new and existing properties in the US, Canada, and Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) regions. Ideal candidates bring technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to help shape environments that protect guests and associates. This position combines safety and security insight with field engagement, offering meaningful impact and professional growth within a values-driven team. Security Design supports the mission of Global Safety & Security (GS&S) in minimizing security and safety controllable losses and ensuring new hotels are compliant with Marriott standards in delivering consistent physical safety and security systems and building features.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6-8 years’ work experience in the security and safety field.
• Construction and architectural and system plan review experience with ability to recommend enhancements, implement requirements and identify synergies as it pertains to safety and security.
• General knowledge and understanding of government regulations and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Progressive work experience in the security and safety field with hospitality industry and security and safety design knowledge.
• General knowledge of crisis management planning, fire protection, safety and security concepts.
• Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Fluent in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Design function for the US, Canada, and CALA regions.
• Implement Marriott’s system and design philosophies for all new build, conversions, renovations by incorporating GS&S requirements and incorporating design guidelines and threat condition components.
• Design review for egress/ingress, CCTV, access control and safety and project support for new build, conversion, and renovation projects for adherence to Marriott safety and security standards.
• Conduct virtual and on-site construction support services including safety and security project control functions (change-order analysis and schedule impacts), cost reduction analysis, submittal reviews, mid-construction site inspections, transition planning (construction to operations), and acceptance testing.
• Assist, conduct and complete Property Improvement Plans (PIP) for conversion hotels pertaining to safety and security requirements.
• Track and manage active projects, make decisions on complex/non-routine business requests, and verify completion of work and compliance with Marriott design standards.
• Share project information and support GS&S Operations team during hotel pre-opening stage and as needed post-opening.
• Manage the research of GS&S product/service vendors and serve as a liaison between vendors and end users.
• Work with Marriott’s Global Design group to maintain and update Marriott International’s Global Safety and Security policies and standards.
• Communicate effectively with managers, team members, project managers, property owners, consultants, engineers, and architects.
• Champion team values of integrity, accountability, and respect.
• Remain current with emerging technologies, national codes, and best methods for safety and security systems and features.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes
• Providing training and technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, where appropriate, and serving as point-of-contact for problem resolution
• Achieving results against budget within scope of responsibility
• Willingness to travel (25–50%).

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