FLEX Senior Manager, Distribution Connectivity

Additional Information
Job Number26119993
Job CategorySales & Marketing
Location7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States VIEW ON MAP
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?Y
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $48.26-$71.15 per hour
Expiration Date: 10/13/2026
This is a temporary position.
The assignment duration is through 12/31/2027.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Distribution Connectivity – Digital Tech Transformation Support leads the strategic execution and operational readiness of reservation transformation initiatives for third-party channels as part of Marriott's Digital and Technology Transformation (DTT) program. This role is responsible for overseeing large-scale channel migrations, driving deployment strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and enabling long-term adoption and stabilization across Marriott's global portfolio.
As a key leader within Distribution Connectivity, the Senior Manager partners closely with Technology, Deployment, Channel Operations, Revenue Management, Customer Engagement Centers, and external technology providers to deliver scalable connectivity solutions, mitigate operational risk, and drive business outcomes. The role provides leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives while establishing governance, process improvements, and capability development to support Marriott's next-generation reservation ecosystem.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Required
Education and Experience
4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
or 6+ years’ relevant work experience.
5+ years’ experience working with CRS systems, OTAs, and/or technology partners.
Preferred
Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and communicate issue details clearly and in real time to various stakeholders.
Experience in a business side role that interreacts heavily with technical teams preferred.
Experience working in a ticketing or incident management environment.
Strong understanding and capabilities utilizing Microsoft Office suite.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Manage the end-to-end process for product build on third-party channels for migrating and existing hotels, including preparation and processing data extracts from the CRS.
Execute prerequisite technical and operational tasks to support configuration and activation of migrating hotels to the new CRS.
Execute day-of-cutover migration activities for third-party channels.
Support post–go live stabilization efforts, logging production incidents and escalating per defined protocols.
Troubleshoot, identify and resolve production incidents, data issues, configuration gaps, and property concerns for third-party channel connections.
Troubleshoot and resolve ARI and booking errors across third-party channels, ensuring timely escalation and resolution to minimize disruption and maintain partner performance.
Maintain process documentation and training resources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with evolving workflows and partner requirements.
Proactively identify and implement system and process enhancements to drive efficiency, reduce friction, and improve scalability across operations.
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 locations offer 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, and paid parental leave.
Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive minimum of 9 holidays annually.
Marriott Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.
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.

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