Project Analyst - Disaster Recovery

JOB SUMMARY

NOTE:  This is a FLEX Associate Engagement  

Position type: Full-Time

As a pivotal member of the Disaster Recovery Program, specializing in Applications & Infrastructure Delivery, you will offer subject matter expertise, support strategic initiatives, and ensure the successful oversight and delivery of projects aligned with Marriott’s Disaster Recovery objectives.

Role Responsibilities/Duties:

• Act as a functional expert, providing subject matter expertise and engaging in strategic initiatives.
• Perform comprehensive business analyses to develop and refine processes that strengthen Risk Management Controls.
• Support the Reporting and Tracking mechanisms of the program, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in overseeing and delivering projects aligned with Disaster Recovery objectives.
• Engage in planning and coordinating enterprise-level activities related to infrastructure technology and business programs.
• Ensure project milestones align with overarching business objectives.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and business domains, ensuring a unified understanding of project objectives, progress, risks, and financial implications.
• Report directly to the Director of Disaster Recovery, providing insights and updates on project statuses and strategic developments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience/certifications.
• 4+ years’ experience in business continuity/disaster recovery for a large corporation with a complex technology environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in information infrastructure technology process and/or project management across diverse areas and technologies.
• 2+ years of Agile experience using Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies.
• 1+ years working with tools such as Atlassian (JIRA/Confluence).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 suite and applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Competencies:

• Experience in applying measurement processes/methods for assessing DR effectiveness outputs and outcomes or progress toward goals and objectives.
• 2+ years managing enterprise-level infrastructure projects.
• PMP, SAFe, Agile, and ITIL v4 Certifications.
• CBCP Certification.
• Broad technical acumen across multiple technical disciplines (Server, Middleware, Networks etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of current disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and lead change.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in conceptualizing creative solutions, documenting them, and presenting/selling them to senior management.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

FLEX employees will accrue .03334 hours of paid leave for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.

All locations 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, 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts.  Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others.

Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected.  Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for remote positions.

The application deadline for this position is 14 days after the date of this posting, May 20th, 2024.