• Senior Manager, Growth Governance

    Marriott (Bethesda, MD)


    Additional Information

    **Job Number** 25189501

    **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?** Y

    **Position Type** Management

    **Pay Range:** $100,400 - $152,000 annually

    **Bonus Eligible:** Y

    **Expiration Date:** 12/16/2025

    Position Overview

    The Growth Governance Sr. Manager is an individual contributor responsible for supporting the governance, oversight, and strategic alignment of growth (M&A) initiatives within Marriott’s transformation program. Reporting to the Growth Governance Sr. Director, this role partners with cross-functional teams to ensure M&A projects adhere to established governance frameworks, standards, and best practices. The Sr. Manager provides subject matter expertise, supports risk management, and drives process improvement to enable disciplined, scalable growth.

     

    Success in this role requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, comfort with ambiguity, strong communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

     

    Candidate Profile

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + 5+ years in project governance, compliance, project management, consulting or related roles with progressive responsibility.

    + Prior experience supporting large-scale transformation or M&A initiatives.

    + Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and process improvement.

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing executive presentations and decision materials.

    + Proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master’s degree.

    + Experience with M&A governance in the hospitality industry.

    + Familiarity with Marriott brands and disciplines.

    Core Work Activities

    + Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of governance frameworks for M&A initiatives.

    + Monitor compliance with standards, policies, and best practices across growth projects.

    + Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability for governance requirements.

    + Identify and assess risks, support mitigation planning, and provide recommendations for improvement.

    + Prepare and present governance updates, reports, and executive materials for leadership and steering committees.

    + Facilitate stakeholder meetings and forums to address governance issues and drive resolution.

    + Contribute to change management activities, including communications and training related to governance processes.

    + Continuously seek opportunities to improve governance processes and support disciplined, scalable growth.

     

    _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 positions offer a 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. Click here (https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp\_2025edits\_8.19.25.pdf) to learn more.

     

    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, paid parental leave and educational assistance.

     

    **Washington Applicants Only** : Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a 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.

     

    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.