FLEX Manager Design Standards

Job Number 24133461
Job Category Administrative
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Marriott’s Global Design Strategies team designs and powers experiences our customers love in our pursuit to become the world’s favorite travel company. We are looking for someone who can support the development and maintenance of current brand design standards. The role blends technical thinking with smart business sense. This person will have the unique ability to intertwine design strategy, operations principles, and consumer insights with design skills to effectively convey the information to our many stakeholders.

 

This person is agile enough to multi-task a variety of skills, including content management, graphic programs, writing and editing. As someone who helps update the content of the design standards, this candidate can not only see when something is working and when it’s not, but can zero in on how to fix it. This person is a problem solver and a good communicator who is thorough and follows through with tasks. As a member of the Standards team, the applicant contributes a high level of specialized knowledge.

 

This individual will need to work collaboratively with all team members and be introduced to Subject Matter Experts across several Marriott departments (Global Design, Operations, Residential, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Risk Management, IT, Fitness/Spa, Fire & Life Safety) and external stakeholders (Consultants, Vendors). This role is global in scope and also interfaces with Marriott’s global regions (Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, China, Caribbean & Latin America).

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience Required 

• Six or more years professional experience in architectural, construction, specifications, or interior design. 
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction or related field. 
• Knowledge of architecture, interior architecture, building product specifications, basic engineering and computer systems. 
• Proficiency in one or more content management systems
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and resources
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships 
• Expert written / editing and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated ability and interest to go both deep and wide in a variety of subject matters
• Solid understanding of all things digital like Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
• Experience working with database systems to manage content

Experience Preferred

• Execute quality assurance of content on a daily basis, by producing & managing drafts for leadership review, in various formats (e.g., Excel, InDesign, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results under difficult conditions
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible
• Complex problem solving & creative solution skills
• Manage / organize pertinent information and requests in project management software (e.g., Hive).
• Research industry standards and technical guidance / information.
• Work efficiently and collaboratively to help establish and maintain project deadlines and project budgets.
• Shift gears from one project to another. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Respond to others in a timely manner and pitch in wherever is needed without hesitation.
• Clarify each task, make decisions with supporting knowledge and ask for clarification when not sure. 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Managing Work, Projects, and Policies 

• Coordinates and implements work and projects as assigned.
• Coordinate and manage project documents across publishing and management platforms.
• Complies with Federal and State laws applying to procedures.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Manages the flow of questions and directs questions.

 

Supporting Operations

• Works with team to put sustainable work processes and systems in place that support the execution of the strategy.
• Establishes and maintains complete and up-to-date information to ensure accurate reporting.
• Represents team in resolving situations.

 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Manage design standards content in a content management software system; master system functionality.
• Informs, updates, and provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in all relevant meetings.
• Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, organized manner.
• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
• Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers.
• Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by manager.

 

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.