Director, Strategic Communications & Projects
Marriott, Bethesda, MD, United States
Strategic Communications Manager
The role will develop and execute high-impact communications plans for Marriott's top-priority initiatives under the Growing Forward strategy. This position will oversee the entire lifecycle of communications projects, ensuring internal audiences are informed, engaged, and aligned with key changes. Partnering closely with key stakeholders, this role influences decisions, anticipates risks, and elevates the effectiveness of communications supporting the company's most visible and high-impact priorities. A key leader on the Strategic Communications Business Partner team, this role will provide strategic guidance and expertise to drive success across business areas and target audiences, leveraging new technologies and platforms to manage projects efficiently alongside standard processes and tools. In addition to leading high-impact work, this role is expected to guide, coach, and elevate junior team members by setting direction, providing feedback, and modeling best-in-class strategic communications practices. This position will collaborate with senior leaders to maintain connectivity and visibility across the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution for the company's most high-profile and high-impact priorities. Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field 8+ years of communications experience in internal communications Demonstrated experience working with executive and senior leadership communications and success working with members of the leadership team in fast-paced situations Experience translating complex business strategies into clear, compelling enterprise narratives. Strong executive presence when navigating ambiguity, sensitive topics, and competing priorities. Proven ability to connect work across initiatives to ensure clarity and alignment at the enterprise level. Creative problem-solving skills and excellent time management. Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with associates at all levels within the organization and with the general public. Ability to routinely work from the HQ office in Bethesda. Preferred: Master's degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field Experience in the hospitality business 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.
The role will develop and execute high-impact communications plans for Marriott's top-priority initiatives under the Growing Forward strategy. This position will oversee the entire lifecycle of communications projects, ensuring internal audiences are informed, engaged, and aligned with key changes. Partnering closely with key stakeholders, this role influences decisions, anticipates risks, and elevates the effectiveness of communications supporting the company's most visible and high-impact priorities. A key leader on the Strategic Communications Business Partner team, this role will provide strategic guidance and expertise to drive success across business areas and target audiences, leveraging new technologies and platforms to manage projects efficiently alongside standard processes and tools. In addition to leading high-impact work, this role is expected to guide, coach, and elevate junior team members by setting direction, providing feedback, and modeling best-in-class strategic communications practices. This position will collaborate with senior leaders to maintain connectivity and visibility across the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution for the company's most high-profile and high-impact priorities. Education & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field 8+ years of communications experience in internal communications Demonstrated experience working with executive and senior leadership communications and success working with members of the leadership team in fast-paced situations Experience translating complex business strategies into clear, compelling enterprise narratives. Strong executive presence when navigating ambiguity, sensitive topics, and competing priorities. Proven ability to connect work across initiatives to ensure clarity and alignment at the enterprise level. Creative problem-solving skills and excellent time management. Outstanding interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and interact with associates at all levels within the organization and with the general public. Ability to routinely work from the HQ office in Bethesda. Preferred: Master's degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, or related field Experience in the hospitality business 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.