at Marriott in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Number 24102160
Job Category Sales & Marketing
Location CEC Omaha, 1818 North 90th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? Y
Relocation? N
Position Type Management
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Sr. Director – Product Management and Associate Enablement. The Product Manager II – Associate Enablement, supports the implementation and development of product roadmaps for designated technology products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of management and associates. He/she ensures high caliber customer satisfaction through the development and execution of technology solutions throughout the globe for Customer Engagement Centers.
Working under the direction of the Sr. Director – Product Management and Associate Enablement, this position provides product expertise that supports the technology direction and execution of optimal business solutions supporting the contact center technology platforms. Additionally, this position will coordinate closely with selected vendor partners on the find, build and delivery of designated Contact Center Technologies.
A successful candidate possesses knowledge and experience, including industry trends and best practices for a specific product domain. Experience with SalesForce, or any other CRM platform, is highly desired. He/she also demonstrates strong leadership and relationship skills, a background in information technology, infrastructure and contact center experience as well as department and organizational leadership experience. Familiarity infrastructure, technology (hardware, software & telecommunications) and P&L budgeting, is also key to be successful in this role.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience Preferred
+ 4-year degree from an accredited university in from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, or related major and 2+ years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance;
1. OR
+ 6+ years of relevant professional experience in of relevant professional experience in marketing or related function, demonstrating progressive career growth and pattern of exceptional performance.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
+ Provide product management leadership for Associate Enablement Systems from strategic planning, to tactical activities, to ongoing optimization & continuous improvement.
+ Leverage product dashboards to drive a data driven decision-making culture to identify big and small opportunities to improve performance, as well illustrate value for recently launched / optimized features.
+ Effectively translate technology & process opportunities into quantifiable results.
+ Contribute a high level of specialized knowledge and skill in key program area (CRM, Workforce management, IVR, CTI, Channel routing, etc.) to support business unit and functional objectives
+ Document requirements for current and future products and develop the associated business case for new investments.
+ Ensure all deliverables meet Marriott standards and enterprise-wide project management standards for system design, implementation and production
+ Enable communications for internal executives and constituents for product rollouts, as well as provide escalation support for triaging production issues
+ Benchmark comparable organizations while building deep understanding of our customer profiles/ needs, plus business strategies and needs for growth
+ Work closely with key development partners within Corp IT Plan/Build/Run as well as Digital & CX teams globally.
+ Support benefit realization planning process with Finance and operations.
+ Manage the product feature cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
+ Achieve results against budget within the scope of responsibility
+ Support procurement efforts as needed (e.g. new tools, new vendors), write statements of work and manage external vendors
+ Facilitate strong working relationships with team members and business sponsors to deliver exceptional product solutions
+ Respond to, solve and makes decisions on business requests, brand requests and hotel requests. Present solutions, leveraging work in progress
Managing Responsibilities with Stakeholders
+ Develops and maintains effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders across the organization. Fosters a positive climate to build effective teams that are committed to organizational goals and initiatives.
+ Updates stakeholders on key initiative wins and opportunities, responds to concerns, and solicits feedback. Engages leadership to develop and execute action plans to address gaps.
+ Assists with building and maintaining stakeholder relationships as business partnerships
Leading and Managing Teams
+ Participates in the hiring, development and retention of diverse talent that makes a strong, positive impact on the organization.
+ Creates a team environment that encourages accountability, high standards, and innovation.
+ Sets clear organizational goals and expectations for direct reports using the performance review process and holds team accountable for performance.
+ Continuously improves team and job structures and ensures clear leadership accountabilities are in place.
+ Builds teams with the appropriate mix of talent and skills to drive innovation and performance. Identifies talents of team, and assists with their growth and development plans.
+ Facilitates regular, ongoing communication in department.
Global Mindset
+ Creates and coaches others on promoting an environment where everyone is valued and included.
+ Champions the Company culture of service, opportunity, respect, and fair treatment.
+ Ensures processes are in place to address concerns related to equity and fair treatment.
+ Brings together people with diverse backgrounds to drive innovation and engagement.
+ Establishes diverse partnerships across the industry, profession, and Company.
+ Champions the attraction, development, and retention of a multicultural and multigenerational workforce.
+ Ensures that all associates have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
+ Implements programs that promote inclusion and engagement.
+ Ensures strategies are in place to promote inclusion, enhance engagement, and maximize business results.
Strategic Partnerships
+ Builds strong working relationships across departments or teams.
+ Models and coaches others on creating an open, trusting, and supportive work environment.
+ Coaches others on how their behavior impacts coworkers and the work environment.
+ Coaches direct reports to work together to set expectations for achieving shared goals.
Developing Others
+ Sets and models expectations for required behavior, knowledge, and skill levels.
+ Provides ongoing feedback and customized coaching to others.
+ Develops others by identifying needs and setting appropriate department, team, and individual goals.
+ Conducts talent reviews across the business and develops succession plans for key leadership positions.
+ Networks with high potential leaders and coaches others on targeted recruitment efforts.
+ Uses available recruiting and hiring tools, brings together hiring teams, and makes hiring decisions.
+ Supports successful on-boarding of new hires.
Organizational Capability
+ Continuously improves department, program, team, and job structures and ensures clear leadership accountabilities are in place.
+ Puts systems and processes in place to manage department and program performance.
+ Brings together the appropriate talent levels and mix of skill sets to drive innovation and performance.
+ Establishes and ensures understanding of the scope of decision-making autho
