Full-time · On-site

Director, Global Partnerships, Center of Excellence

This is a pivotal leadership role designed to standardize and elevate Marriott's global partnership strategy through the creation of a Center of Excellence. The Director will act as a central hub for innovation, governance, and strategic planning, ensuring that all global alliances align with the company's long-term business objectives. It is a rare opportunity to build the foundational 'playbook' for one of the world's most recognized travel brands.

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Hiring company

Marriott International

Bethesda, Maryland, United States · Posted 13 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a pivotal leadership role designed to standardize and elevate Marriott's global partnership strategy through the creation of a Center of Excellence. The Director will act as a central hub for innovation, governance, and strategic planning, ensuring that all global alliances align with the company's long-term business objectives. It is a rare opportunity to build the foundational 'playbook' for one of the world's most recognized travel brands.

The hiring side

About Marriott International

Marriott International is an enterprise organisation working in hospitality, based in Bethesda, Maryland, United States.

Industry

Hospitality

Size

Enterprise

Location

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement global governance and approval standards for all new partnerships
  • Develop a comprehensive three-year strategic roadmap in collaboration with the SVP of Global Partnerships
  • Lead the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process with international continent teams
  • Create and distribute playbooks, toolkits, and training materials to ensure global consistency
  • Establish longitudinal frameworks for measuring the economic impact of partnerships across the funnel

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Marketing, or Communications
  • Minimum of seven years of professional experience in partnership management or a closely related field
  • Demonstrated history of progressive career advancement and high-level performance
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale global initiatives
  • Experience influencing stakeholders within a complex, matrixed corporate structure

Key Skills

Cross-functional team leadershipStrategic roadmap developmentGovernance framework designPerformance measurement and analyticsStakeholder managementPublic speaking and training facilitationEconomic modeling for partnerships

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Exclusive discounts at Marriott properties worldwide
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Childcare discounts

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