Director, Global Partnerships, Center of Excellence

JOB SUMMARY Join Marriott International and lead the charge in building a world-class partnerships function. As the Director, Global Partnerships, Center of Excellence, you’ll be at the forefront of driving global best practices, governance, and performance standards that elevate how we collaborate with partners worldwide. The Director will lead the development and global adoption of best practices in partnership management for Marriott International. This role will establish governance frameworks, oversee partnership intake and prioritization processes, drive planning and performance measurement at Center and lead the quarterly business review (QBR) process with the continents to ensure strategic alignment and optimization of partner ecosystems. The Director will also serve as a strategic advisor and thought leader, ensuring the company builds a best-in-class partnership function across the globe. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field. • Seven or more years of relevant professional experience in partnership management or related fields, demonstrating progressive career growth and exceptional performance. • Strong collaboration skills and cross-functional team leadership experience • Proven ability to lead global initiatives and influence across a matrixed organization. Education and Experience Preferred CORE WORK ACTIVITIES • Define and implement governance standards for partnerships globally. • Develop frameworks for partnership intake, prioritization, thresholds and cross-functional approval processes. • Develop playbooks, toolkits, and knowledge-sharing forums to enable partnership excellence across continents. • Facilitate knowledge-sharing forums and training sessions for Continent partnership teams. • Lead global partnership planning to ensure alignment with business objectives, collaborating closely with the SVP of Global Partnerships to develop a comprehensive three-year strategic roadmap. • Work closely with senior leaders and Continent teams to embed best practices and foster a culture of partnership innovation. • Working with the SVP, Global Partnerships, develop the longituedal framework on measurement of partnerships economics across the funnel as part of a longer range plan. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. All positions offer a 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. Click here to learn more. 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. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually. 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. 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. Apply tot his job