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Marriott Senior Director of ServiceNow Platform in Lansing, Michigan
Job Number 24157004
Job Category Information Technology
Location Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
Job Summary
As the Senior Director, ServiceNow Platform, you will be at the forefront of leading transformation of the overall ServiceNow implementation at Marriott International including product function and capability, governance and compliance, as well as related product teams, suppliers, and managed service providers. You are expected to drive a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices. This role is integral to enhancing the customer experience for associates, requiring a leader with strategic vision, exceptional operational excellence, deep business acumen, and a commitment to exceptional customer service in hospitality technology. The Senior Director, ServiceNow platform, ensures the efficient delivery of overall IT services, focusing on ITIL and business processes, CMDB, internal and external integrations and automations, overall hygiene, and access management to meet predefined quality and availability standards. The role focuses on optimizing the platform functionality through Managed Service Provider relationships, performance as compared to expectations, and overall service delivery efficiencies. This role will balance service reliability and cost, emphasizing continuous performance monitoring against established SLAs, and customer experience measures of usability, availability, and performance. This role ensures IT services continually align with business objectives, enhancing customer satisfaction and compliance.
Travel: 25-50%
Candidate Profile
Education and Experience
Required:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and certification
10+ years' overall experience in a technology service operations leadership
5+ years of Information Technology leadership experience with at least 3 years as manager of people
7+ years' experience and expert understanding of enterprise technology support:
ServiceNow Platform leader, architect, developer, or engineer
Service Management operational framework including functions, capabilities, relationships, and measures
Enterprise Service Management technologies & automation techniques
Managed Service Provider relationship performance management at scale
Service Level Management development, measurement, and enforcement
Security: Compliance, Risk, Information Assurance, Data Protection
Influence and direct oversight of managed service providers within a large enterprise
Recent and relevant Scaled Agile Framework experience
Prior leader-of-leaders experience in an enterprise role for a large firm
Experience managing and forecasting an annual budget more than $5M
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver high quality business reports to all levels with high EQ and clarity
Preferred:
Experience with an enterprise technology modernization transformation effort across a portfolio of comparable size
Familiarity with and demonstrated application of AiOps and DevOps technologies and services
Experience in operating a global IT Support organization with engagement mechanisms to agile methodologies and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) organization design
Knowledge of AI/ML solutions and their application within a Service Desk or IT support organization
Experience leading global teams with a mix of employees, contractors, and managed service providers
Experience in retail and/or hospitality industries supporting complex technology environments
Experience in managing SLAs, OLAs, and KPIs via service management tools
Elevated ITIL / Service Management Certifications (i.e., Expert)
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Develop and implement a strategic vision with supporting tactical plans for the ServiceNow Platform, aligning with Marriott International's overall business goals
Foster and demonstrate culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
Establish and enforce effective policies and procedures to optimize ServiceNow Platform operations
Lead change management initiatives, ensuring the team adapts to evolving business and technology environments
Collaborate with other senior leaders to ensure ServiceNow Platform strategies support Global Technology objectives
Customer Experience Design and Continuous Improvement
Implement customer feedback systems for identifying and addressing ServiceNow Platform improvement opportunities
Work collaboratively with global departments to ensure a cohesive customer experience
Identify opportunistic improvements and initiate projects to enhance customer satisfaction, service durability, and confidence
Use customer interaction data to make informed decisions about service improvements
Identify Service Management and CMDB improvement opportunities to streamline Service Support, Service Delivery, Service Mapping, and inter-team mechanisms to drive efficiencies
Operational Management
Manage day-to-day operations as needed, ensuring efficient and effective issue resolution, and process & labor efficiency
Monitor key performance metrics and leverage key data points to identify and address areas for improvement
Maintain compliance with relevant policies, procedures, security, compliance, and regulatory standards
Manage critical service interruptions, issue responses, and crisis situations effectively
Team Development and Organizational Leadership
Demonstrate a high level of performance management
Lead and mentor a high-performing team
Identify and invest in high potential team members
Assist under-performers with tools, resources, and dedicated time with the goal to course-correct areas of behaviors and performance
Recruit, hire, and retain high performing team members
Conduct performance evaluations and continually support timely coaching and career development
Ensure optimal staffing and resource allocation for maintaining service levels
Promote a collaborative, highly diverse, and inclusive team culture across demographics and geographies
Technology and Innovation
Drive the adoption of advanced technologies to improve ServiceNow Platform efficiency, effectiveness, and business value
Stay informed about leading industry trends and emerging technologies
Collaborate with internal and external technology leaders for robust and scalable technology solutions
Design and lead innovation-driven projects to enhance customer service capabilities
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary contact, authoritative leader, and liaison between the ServiceNow Platform team and other organizational units
Regularly update senior management on ServiceNow performance and progress across strategic initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and business partners with bilateral accountability
Engage with stakeholders to align ServiceNow Platform goals with business needs
Additional Responsibilities
Informs, updates, and provides information to team leaders, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person in a highly responsive and overall timely manner
Attends and actively participates in all relevant meetings
Presents ideas, expectations, and information in a concise, organized manner
Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up
Maintains positive working relations with internal customers and department managers
Manages time effectively and conducts activities in an organized manner
Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned by manager
The salary range for this position is $134,700 to $255,930 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and restricted stock units/stock grants.
Washington Applicants Only: 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 28 days after the date of this posting, September 6, 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.
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