Vice President - Strategic Communications Business Partners, Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:

United States, Bethesda

Category:

Public Relations

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

177075.00 - 260100.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Vice President, Strategic Communications Business Partners position oversees the team of communicators responsible for strategic business communications, supporting internal communications for the CEO, Chairman, and corporate discipline Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) (i.e., the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)). This position oversees all executive, organizational, and internal communications across corporate disciplines, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging. This role will drive strategic communications for high-priority projects under the Growing Forward strategy and will ensure the team collaborates with senior leaders to maintain updated corporate talking points and executive profiles. This position will manage the process for Board of Directors presentations and embrace innovative communication methods to enhance internal communications at Marriott. A key responsibility for this role is to develop best-in-class communications practices and partner with creative teams to elevate messaging

Job Responsibility:

Lead a team of dedicated Strategic Business Communications Partners to support the CEO, Chairman, and corporate discipline EVPs
Oversee all executive, organizational, and internal communications activities across the corporate disciplines and lead the Senior Directors assigned to these areas
Partner across the SLT to ensure these executives have a clear and connected messaging strategy aligned to the Growing Forward strategy and their respective areas of oversight
Partner with Managing VP, Global Internal Communications
Senior VP, Global Corporate Communications
and EVP, Global Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer on CEO, Chairman, and SLT leader executive profiles to ensure consistent messaging strategies across internal/external audiences
Assign work and oversee all strategic communications for projects/initiatives prioritized and assigned under the Growing Forward strategy
Ensure best-in-class communications practices are developed, socialized, and administered across the team – acting as a visible leader within Global Internal Communications and trusted partner across Marriott’s broader senior leadership
Partner with Sr. Director, Business Operations Communications to identify opportunities for hotel, owner, and associate messaging – anchored in Growing Forward strategy, corporate disciplines, and SLT communications strategies
Partner with Director, Creative & Content to oversee development of compelling and engaging creative and visuals to elevate communications for the SLT, Corporate disciplines, and Growing Forward strategy
Partner with Sr. Director, Channels to ensure best-in-class practices are used for communications channels and in using data and analytics to drive channel strategy for strategic communications projects
Develop and oversee an integrated end-to-end process for Board of Directors presentations across the SLT, incorporating best practices and review standards
Embrace new technology and innovative communications methods and platforms as part of evolving internal communications at Marriott

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree, preferably with a concentration in Communications, Journalism, English, or Marketing
An exceptional portfolio reflecting 12+ years of corporate communications experience with an emphasis on internal communications
Demonstrated depth of experience in working with executive and senior leadership communications and success working with members of the leadership team in fast-paced situations
Executive communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to develop and implement highly effective strategic and measurable communications plans
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
Master's degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field (Preferred)
Knowledge about the hospitality business (Preferred)

Nice to have:

Master’s degree in communications, Journalism, English, Marketing or related field
Knowledge about the hospitality business

What we offer:

Bonus program
Comprehensive health care benefits
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
Accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
Life insurance
Group disability insurance
Travel discounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii)
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Other life and work wellness benefits
Stock awards
Deferred compensation plans

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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