Director, IT Application Dev

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Deliver high performing, enterprise scale applications using cloud-based technology and framework including Microservices, Kafka, ODS and solid knowledge of end user experience solution.
• Responsible for integrating a Cloud based Property Management System into Marriott Enterprise.
• Work closely with Product team to create solutions that serve business leveraging current and leading-edge technologies in an innovative and impactful manner.
• Continue the drive and adoption of Agile development methodologies and technologies.
• Perform research, analysis, design, creation, and implementation of PMS impacting systems to meet current and future user requirements.
• Define and create the next generation of solutions to drive Marriott value.
• Manage Application development projects
• Oversee effective reporting within application development team
• Lead project review with team on application development projects
• Manage day to day relationships with all IT teams to promote the delivery of services that meet or exceed expectations
• May supervise day to day work of team members
• Work with application development service providers and validate the service provider(s) performs the services agreed to by the master services agreement in a manner that is consistent with both the spirit and the letter of the agreement
• Provides input to IT's business strategy and planning as needed
• Support and follow defined IT Governance decision rights, standards and practices
• Emphasize accuracy and effectiveness of estimating and planning management
• Provide input to business/discipline and continent IT budgets.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field followed by 10 years of progressively responsible experience in delivering applications & software development. Experience must include:

• 10 years of experience using multiple programming languages and methodologies.
• 5 years of experience with full stack solution
• 5 years of experience leading IT projects, working closely with business and other stakeholders.
• 5 years recent experience with architectural frameworks and the various approaches to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• 5 years of experience in delivering high performing applications and leading troubleshooting performance and scaling issue.
• 5 years of experience in building solutions for property management systems.
• 3 years of experience with DevOps tools such as Git, JIRA, and/or Jenkins
• Demonstrated success leading at least 2 medium- to large-scale applications/initiatives/transformations.
• 3 years of experience managing Application Development Standards, Processes, And Tools
• 3 years of experience managing Day-To-Day Relationships with Teams
• 3 years of experience implementing and Managing Continuous Improvement Program

Telework: 100% remote; may be performed anywhere in the US

Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel

The salary range for this position is $178,850 to $195,700 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

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.

The application deadline for this position is 30 days after the date of this posting, July 3, 2025.

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.

About the Team

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.