Senior Manager, Change Management

JOB SUMMARY

NOTE:  This is a FLEX Associate Engagement  

Position type: Part-Time

The Change Management Lead is responsible for developing and executing people-focused change management strategies at Marriott, fostering awareness, understanding, engagement, and adoption among associates. This part-time role, based in Bethesda, Maryland, collaborates across departments to facilitate effective change initiatives.

Role Responsibilities/Duties:

• Design and execute change management strategies for key HR initiatives, conducting stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and developing change resources.
• Collaborate with the communications team to execute engagement strategies and the learning organization to co-create educational plans when needed.
• Provide support and coaching to front-line managers and supervisors in guiding their teams through transitions and sustainment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage multiple projects simultaneously, integrating both behavioral and technical change management activities into project plans.
• Support project teams in fulfilling the role of change sponsor, navigating complex behavioral changes.
• Build and maintain client-focused partnerships with key stakeholders, including HR COEs, continent teams, and other business leaders.
• Contribute to an engaging and rewarding work environment for the change management + communications professionals, emphasizing teamwork, flexibility, and high performance.

Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Organizational Change Management, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related major.
• 6 years of relevant professional experience in change management, communications, marketing, or a related function, demonstrating progressive career growth.
• Strong writing skills with a proven track record of consulting to business leaders and implementing impactful communications in large organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects, including crisis communications, in a global landscape.

Competencies:

• Strong change management, program, and project management skills.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop "client-ready" material and communicate effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong service orientation, consulting skills, and ability to interface with business leaders.
• Ability to influence and present work quickly and accurately to a high standard.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and flexible with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 4 holidays annually.  California based FLEX employees accrue .03462/hour PTO and 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours 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 21st, 2024.