FLEX Senior Manager, Product Owner, Digital Brand Experiences, Brand Sites

This is a temporary position. Hybrid – 1-3 days in office.

The Sr. Manager, Product Owner, Digital Brand Experiences plays a critical role in shaping Marriott’s digital brand sites and marketing platforms. This role is responsible for defining and prioritizing the product backlog, aligning cross-functional teams around a shared vision, and delivering high-impact digital experiences across brand sites. The PO provides end-to-end project management for new brand site initiatives, guiding efforts from planning and kickoff through launch—including support for multilingual site delivery. The PO partners closely with brand stakeholders, UX, engineering, content, SEO, QA and analytics teams to ensure that digital initiatives meet strategic objectives, user needs, and performance goals.

The Product Owner will oversee the day-to-day management of an agile squad, developing brand sites, such as OutdoorCollectionbyMarriottBonvoy.com. The person in this role will be comfortable leading and managing conversations across the broader organization as well as translating customer needs into actionable user stories and requirements.

A successful candidate will have a global growth mindset, a collaborative team spirit, and a passion for delivering amazing digital experiences that our customers love. They should thrive in the creative process, be comfortable making difficult decisions based on data, and be willing to jump-in and support more tactical, hands-on work when needed.

This is an HQ hybrid role located in Bethesda, Maryland.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Required Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, related major, or equivalent experience/education
• 6+ years’ experience in digital product management/technology, sales and marketing, management operations, or related professional area
• 6+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from concept through launch, with a focus on strategic delivery, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes.
• 6+ years of experience working with content management systems, Adobe Experience Manager preferred.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience managing product backlogs and sprint planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Ability to produce artifacts such as product requirement documents, epics, and user stories that are actionable and clear for cross-functional team members that drive incremental value in pursuit of a broader goal.
• Ability to clearly articulate product vision, business objective, or status update to peers and leaders alike.
• Ability to use strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to brainstorm solutions with different functions and explain the pros and cons of each option.
• Partner with stakeholders from Brand, Loyalty, Continent, Digital Products, and more to drive execution of the product roadmap.
• Combine data analytics, platform/product metrics, user experience research, and company goals to prioritize the product backlog.
• Coordinate backlog for defect resolution. Provide clear vision and scope documentation, use cases, requirements to support development.
• Help define new product features or optimizations of existing products and incorporate them into the roadmap.
• Define platform features and functionality that deliver frictionless and innovative authoring workflows.

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.