FLEX Manager, AAW

Flex Manager, Aaw

The Flex Manager, AAW will be an organized project manager ready to deliver a world-class experience to Marriott associates through Associate Appreciation Week. This position will work with the Director of Change Management and Associate Engagement and Senior Manager of Change Management and Associate Engagement to build and deliver events that drive pride in Marriott International. The individual will work to build project plans that keep these projects organized, within budget and on timeline, by managing logistics with stakeholders throughout the company, and promote the events with associates.

The Manager will be expected to have strong skills in project management, organization, budget management, communication, marketing and promotion, and relationship building to deliver successful events. Primary responsibilities include :

• Project Management : Develop and deliver project plans that keep events organized, under budget, on timeline and drive excitement and engagement among HQ associates for Associate Appreciation Week.
• Event Planning : Ability to plan ahead and work with vendors to put on robust events that cultivate pride at Marriott, build community across disciplines and teams, and encourage fun.
• Marketing and Communications : Develop professional communications and marketing collateral. This includes crafting messages, designing event graphics, implementing measurement approaches, and using data and insight to refine plans.
• Relationship Building : Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver every aspect of these signature events.

Education and experience required : Strong project manager with experience managing budgets, diverse stakeholders, and meeting tight deadlines in events planning and execution. Strong preference will be given to candidates with creative writing or design experience in internal communications, journalism, digital platforms, and marketing. A minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning, or working in a communications dept. Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other relevant fields.

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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. 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 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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