**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25130481 **Job Category** Sales & Marketing **Location** Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Marriott%20International%20HQ%2C%207750%20Wisconsin%20Avenue%2C%20Bethesda%2C%20Maryland%2C%20United%20States%2C%2020814) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** As the Senior Director, Advertising Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of advertising technology and product strategy for **MARRIOTT MEDIA** , Marriott’s fast-growing commerce media network. As a key leader in this new business unit, you will be expected to thrive in a startup-like environment. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, technical experience, comfort with ambiguity, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. In partnership with the VP, Strategy & Operations, you will define and deliver **MARRIOTT MEDIA** ’s Ad Tech ecosystem and product roadmap, including prioritizing enhancements, integrating tools and systems, and partnering with engineering and analytics teams to implement scalable, high-impact solutions. You will lead a team spanning core functions including owned digital product, offsite digital product, on-property digital product, foundational data, and measurement analytics. The role will manage highly visible key strategic initiatives, project manage multiple teams and timelines, and present regularly to the executive steering committee. This team will grow substantially over the next three years, and you will support the growth and hiring of this team against the projected business ramp, including coordination with embedded resources in other teams, such as Global Digital and Global Technology. Identifying and managing relationships with the ad solutions vendors selected will also be a key part of this role. This role requires a strategic mindset and the ability to thrive in a complex environment. You are an excellent communicator and leader who will inspire the advertising product and tech strategy, incorporating customer insights and Marriott’s unique value. You are naturally curious and stay current on the MarTech/Ad Tech ecosystem, digital marketing, and the evolving commerce media landscape. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience Required** • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a technical discipline. • 8-12+ years of experience in digital media and marketing technology. • 5+ years in a leadership capacity overseeing cross-functional teams across technical functions. • Strong understanding of commerce media, including programmatic, managed service, onsite, offsite, and physical channels, and associated reporting and analytic models. • Experience scaling media or ad networks in the travel, hospitality, retail, or e-commerce sectors. • Proven track record of building and mentoring a high-performing product and/or technology team in the digital media or technology space • Strong understanding of the Ad Tech and MarTech ecosystem, including ad servers, CDPs, audience management tools, and media performance platforms. • Strong technical and operational foundation, with relevant experience in digital media advertising technologies (including onsite advertising operations, DSPs, offline paid media, ad serving/data technology, etc.). • History of delivering performance-driven business outcomes in matrixed organizations with competing priorities. • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, strategic insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills; strong bias towards data-based decision making with the ability to break down complex problems and formulate plans. **Education and Experience Preferred** • Master's degree in business, marketing, or a technical discipline. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** **Primary Activities** • Work with the VP, Strategy & Operations to define **MARRIOTT MEDIA** ’s Ad Tech ecosystem and product roadmap, ensuring integration with broader strategic goals. • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution of our product roadmap, consistently proving and increasing our value to existing and new advertising partners. • Define overall priorities for advertising product evolution, including the itemization, unification, and integration of tools and systems to help automate campaign execution. • Develop regular, impactful communication of new products, progress, issues, and impact to be presented to executive steering committee members & other senior stakeholders. • Identify and prioritize opportunities for innovation and optimization. • Drive buy-in with senior leadership across the organization. **Managing Responsibilities with Stakeholders** • Develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders across the organization. Foster a positive climate to build effective teams that are committed to organizational goals and initiatives. • Update stakeholders on key initiative wins and opportunities, respond to concerns, and solicit feedback. Engage leadership to develop and execute action plans to address gaps. • Assist direct reports in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships as business partnerships. **Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities** • Interview and hire employees. • Promote fair and equitable treatment of employees. • Facilitate regular, ongoing communication in department (e.g., staff meetings). • Foster employee commitment to providing excellent service, participate in daily stand-up meetings and model desired service behaviors in all interactions with customers and employees. • Set goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and hold staff accountable for performance goals • Solicit employee feedback. • Utilize an “open door policy” and review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns. • Promote adherence to policies consistently, follow disciplinary procedures and document items according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supports the Peer Review Process. • Conduct annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures. • Champion change to ensure brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicate follow-up actions to team as necessary • Identify talents of direct reports and their teams and assist with their growth and development plans. **Maryland Applicants Only** : The salary range for this position is $147,000 to $215,400 annually. **New York Applicants Only** : The salary range for this position is $161,700 to $237,000 annually. Marriott offers a bonus program, comprehensive health care benefits, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match, employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, group disability insurance, travel discounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii), flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, pre-tax commuter benefits, other life and work wellness benefits, and may include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Marriott reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. _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._ 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.