Job Information
Marriott Director, Application Development - Platform Apps in Bethesda, Maryland
Additional Information
Job Number 26011250
Job Category Information Technology
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814 VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Ave%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814)
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $126,900-$211,000 annually
Bonus Eligible: Y
Stock Package: Y
JOB SUMMARY:
Come join a dynamic Core Platform Engineering team. Lead the team of dedicated engineers to continue to enhance, evolve and innovate Marriott’s Core Platform, as well as oversee the day to day application development projects for various on property stay experience Mobile/iPad/Tablet applications.
This role is pivotal in delivering seamless, intuitive, and high-performance digital experiences that elevate guest engagement and operational efficiency across our hospitality ecosystem. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
10+ years of application development leadership experience that includes:
Enterprise-scale native mobile application development across multiple platforms with a strong capability in iOS, Android and iPadOS.
Experience in any of Mobile frameworks like iOS, Android, Flutter, ReactNative, .NET MAUI etc,
Experience developing apps in Flutter and Dart is preferred.
Deep understanding of web and mobile architecture patterns, experience with state management solutions, and expertise in implementing offline services and background tasks.
Experience & understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, logging, metrics, monitoring, tracing, service mesh, LTM, GTM, SEO etc.
Experience with public cloud platforms and designing cloud native solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure)
Strong understanding of API platforms, frontend technologies, back-end services, database and networking components of full stack infrastructure
Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education + experience
Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $5M+ annual direct and indirect costs
Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams
Preferred
Proven knowledge of Agile methodology; preferably SAFe Agile
Excellent knowledge of working with dynamic data using services (e.g., JSON, XML, REST APIs etc)
Nice to have experience with other technologies like Java, Python, GraphQL, Javascript, React, NodeJS, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Docker, K8s, etc
Experience with Content Management Systems
Experience & expertise with microservices architectures, Service Mesh (e.g. Istio), Service discovery, rate limiting, config management etc.
Experience with mixed onshore and offshore delivery models
Good process management, negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills
Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Knowledge of business environment, service requirements and hospitality culture
Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action
Ability to understand and communicate the lifecycle of technologies and applications and to translate into business strategies for the client organizations.
Solid understanding of IT financial structures and ability to manage to corporate financial processes and standards - including drivers of process costs
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand business terms
Self-driven, curious and a fast-learner, and able to work in a fast-paced environment launching new consumer products to market
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate between technical and business teams
Relevant experience in systems integration and development, package analysis and implementation
Strong experience and knowledge of what it takes to operate a production platform
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Application Development Standards, Processes, and Tools
Works with direct reports to facilitate consistency of service delivery across client groups
Facilitates compliance with the standard set of application development tools and processes that will drive consistency and predictability throughout the SDLC for all client groups including:
SDLC standard tools and processes for both waterfall and agile development
Estimating standard tools and processes, incorporating flexibility for small and large projects
Deployment standard tools and processes
Monitors projects for adherence to defined application development processes
Communicates to Application Development leaders opportunities to create broader IT related and corporate standards and policies where necessary
Communicates important application development policy changes that affect service provider and/or Marriott operations
Managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams
Manages application development projects in partnership with IT teams, business partners and providers
Provides project management of business projects
Oversees effective reporting within application development team
Leads project reviews with team on application development projects
Manages day-to day relationships with all IT teams to promote the delivery of services that meet or exceed the client expectations
Monitors projects for alignment with defined business case process
Drives timely resolution of escalated service delivery problems and minimizes the impact of any client service delivery issues
Manages, and improves service level reporting for application development
Provides early warning to the appropriate Business Partnership & Planning leaders and team regarding degraded or missed service levels
Assists with application, development and maintenance of service provider project management standards and tools
Participates in client portfolio and demand management processes, and engages service providers to ensure client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers
Validates the service provider(s) performs the services agreed to by the master services agreement in a manner that is consistent with both the spirit and the letter of the agreement
Works with team to progress the service providers services to match client needs
Facilitates team and service provider compliance with the agreement
Validates service levels meet business needs
Facilitates the definition and enforcement of good service provider contracts
Supports the IT organization
Provides input to IT’s business strategy and planning as needed
Supports and follows defined IT Governance decision rights, standards and practices
Emphasizes accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management with team
Provides input to business/discipline and continent IT budgets
Implementing and Managing Continuous Improvement Program
Drives adoption of CMMi or similar metrics to demonstrate continuous improvement and alignment with the industry
Demonstrates continuous improvement through metrics of quality consistency and client satisfaction
Works with application development service providers, IT teams, and business partners to implement continuous improvement activities
Responds to issues identified in project surveys or other feedback processes, to continually improve client satisfaction
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 (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp_2025edits_8.19.25.pdf) 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.
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