Director, Change Management

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Marriott International Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Change Management & Communications will be responsible for working within the HR and wider EMEA team to support the “people side” of major initiatives such as CSRD impacting our key stakeholders including associates, owners and franchisees as a result of changes deriving from regulatory and other requirements. Primary responsibilities include developing and delivering change management and communications to support Marriott’s hotel operations in EMEA inclusive of all lodging segments and brands and across all continent divisions. 

The role will be responsible for the development and execution of the change strategy and communication approach for EMEA in scope of these major initiatives. The role will work closely with EMEA HR Special Projects leadership, other EMEA HR Leaderships, corporate Change Management team and continent cross-functional leads as required. Project work consists of developing and deploying change management and communication programs through practical application of change management knowledge, technical capabilities, and interpersonal skills; communication strategies, messaging, tactics, channels, and tools; and learning tools and techniques to successfully achieve milestones and objectives of the project. 

The position should have a consultative skill set and approach to problem solving, as well as a flexible and collaborative working style. The resource should be comfortable leveraging standard tools and best practices from prior experience to best meet project needs. The work requires the individual to be highly adaptable to change, work within tight timelines, and manage multiple priorities.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Specific responsibilities include: Contribute to the development and execution of change strategy in support of high profile projects including CSRD in order to effectively prepare organization for change and manage change risks Own the design and development of change management deliverables, including case for change, stakeholder analysis, change impact assessment, communication strategy/plan, leadership action plan, etc. Work with cross-functional project team members to identify and develop solutions for complex project issues, partnering closely to ensure active exchange of information and communication among team Manage the design and development of projects communications deliverables, according to the project plan and inclusive of production schedules, review protocols, editing, and coordination of distribution through appropriate channels Manage the design, development, and execution of project communication programs; ensuring message development and execution are consistent in voice, processes, tools and services provided to customers Support leadership project deployment communications, including presentations, memos, and performance reporting, with a focus on strategic messaging, persuasiveness, and visual attractiveness Provide analysis and guidance to the design, development, and delivery of training programs and support materials Develop project change management programs that ensure stakeholders are knowledgeable, prepared, and motivated for the changes and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful Identify methods and measure the effectiveness of project change programs, set targets, track results, and continuously improve Develop communication best practices by leveraging internal resources, establishing relationships with external subject matter experts, and conducting research and focus groups, etc. Manage to detailed change plans with identified deliverables and dates integrated into the overall project plan Develop processes and tools to support sustainability Escalate issues to team’s leadership, as appropriate

CANDIDATE PROFILE - KEY TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED

REQUIRED:

4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Communications, Journalism, Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, or other relevant field 4-6+ years of relevant work experience related to change management and/or communications consulting

PREFERRED:

Experience in a major consulting firm  Advanced degree or MBA Proven consulting experience supporting large scale transformations, preferably for globally branded organizations Experience with large system integrations Experience delivering change management tools, approaches, and methodologies 2+ years of hotel operations experience Travel/hospitality/lodging industry experience Experience with graphic design and multi-media production a plus Experience with social media networking tools and marketing

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Expert written and verbal communication skills; listens to others and effectively comprehends information Ability to develop “client-ready” presentation material and communicate effectively to broad range of stakeholders (including senior leaders and hotel associates) Demonstrated experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams in a matrix organization Strong service orientation, consulting skills, and ability to interface with senior business leaders Strong program and project management skills  Strong presentation and facilitation skills with ability to articulate compelling ideas and drive dialogue Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications Ability to manage multiple work activities concurrently with minimal supervision Ability to understand and adjust to changing priorities, circumstances, direction, and personal styles Good decision making skills – able to recognize and research a problem, identify root causes and cost impact; and apply past experiences to identify alternative solutions Able to build and maintain key internal customer and external client relationships by analyzing client needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting on client feedback Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with team members, internal stakeholders and external constituents; and ability to influence change through these relationships Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities and resources for the benefit of multiple key stakeholders Ability to establish rapport with colleagues and work collaboratively in a team environment Ability to coordinate with other internal departments 

ATTRIBUTES:

Collaborates and works well in a creative, team-based approach to accomplishing work Active learner – able to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences Comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and change Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities at any given point in time Trustworthy with strong business integrity and ability to hold sensitive information in confidence Persistent; drives ideas Engages in fixing the problem Analytical; makes decisions using data Delivers results under difficult conditions Problem solver Effective listener

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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