Job Number 24046895Job Category Information TechnologyLocation Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? YRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARY:If you’re looking to build leading technology that enables the future of global travel while transforming your career – step out of the status quo and join Global Technology at Marriott International.The Software Engineering Lifecycle Management Leader will be responsible for overseeing the software engineering build process, config management, code quality, code release paths, lower-level environments, path to production, implementing the release train methodology, managing our Software Development Lifecycle Processes towards software engineering excellence, and growth of our DevSecOps culture and tooling. The Software Engineering Lifecycle Management Leader will also collaborate with other engineering teams, infrastructure and operations, security, business units, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and coordination of software engineering activities and deliverables.The ideal candidate for this position has a strong background in process/industrial engineering, engineering operations, project management, and quality assurance. The candidate should also have excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and ExperienceRequired:
15+ years of application development leadership experience that includes:
Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $5M+ annual direct and indirect costs
Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams
Graduate degree in Business, Computer Science/Engineering or related field
Preferred:
Demonstrated success leading large-scale initiatives/transformations
Proven management experience in strategic planning and budgeting within one or more business groups
Experience with and knowledge of IT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment
Proven management experience in application development across waterfall and agile environments.
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
Masters degree from an accredited college/university preferably MBA, Masters of Computer Science, Organizational Development; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
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
Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and leading in a managed service environment
CORE WORK ACTIVITIESEngineering Excellence:
Manage the engineering build process, ensuring that every integration is planned and controlled, and that the engineering standards and best practices are followed
Manage the path to production, ensuring that the version and change management processes are implemented and executed, and that the engineering products are delivered on time and within budget
Manage the release train methodology, ensuring that the engineering projects are aligned with the business strategy and objectives, and that the engineering teams are working in sync and delivering value
Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the engineering operations are up to date and aligned with the industry trends and best practices
Cross Organization Collaboration:
Support the integration of configuration and change management into development processes, ensuring that the configuration and change processes and tools are operationalized and integrated across the engineering organization, and that the value, visibility, and communication are enhanced
Provide visibility of the software development lifecycle, ensuring that the progress of development and quality are tracked and reported, and that the data-driven insights and feedback are leveraged for improvement
Liaise with cross-engineering teams and other business units, ensuring that the engineering operations are coordinated and harmonized, and that the collaboration and process-improvement activities are supported and facilitated
Develop, train, and mentor cross-organization on engineering operations methodologies, ensuring that the organization has the skills, knowledge, and resources in support of transformation initiatives
DevSecOps Strategy and Integration:
Lead the integration of configuration and change management disciplines into the development process, ensuring that the configuration and change processes and tools are operationalized and integrated across the engineering organization, and that the value, visibility, and communication are enhanced
Collaborate on implementation planning and help drive the rollout of next-generation DevSecOps pipeline across IT organization.
Support the roadmap, growth, and development of additional DevSecOps integrations and controls supporting a streamlined SDLC Process.
California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $180,088.00 to $256,215 annually.Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $168,523 to $241,997 annually.Hawaii Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $162.754 to $234,545.00 annually.New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $195,088.00 to $263,923.00 annually.Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $180,088.00 to $256,215 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.All locations 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, educational assistance, 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.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.The application deadline for this position is 15 days after the date of this posting, 04/02/2024.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under 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.