Mgr-Risk Management - Full-time / Part-time

The Global Safety & Security (GS&S) discipline strives to ensure that Marriott International is an industry leader in safety and security.  GS&S works diligently to help our hotels prepare for current and future challenges.  The organization delivers a comprehensive set of standard products and services to protect guests, associates, and assets around the world. GS&S merges skill sets from across the security industry (military, law enforcement, intelligence, special operations, hotel security) to provide operational expertise that helps ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and associates.

The position, part of GS&S Centralized Services, works with the Security Design Services team and Global Design on hotel construction projects (i.e., , etc.)  with respect to the company’s safety and security design standards. The Security Design Services function maintains a repository of accepted safety products and vendors and assists with negotiating pricing agreements and vendor contracts. Security Design Services supports the overall mission of GS&S of minimizing controllable losses and maintaining a consistent “Duty of Care” across the enterprise. 

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

§  Support Security Design Services function by advising on the incorporation of safety and security design standards in hotel new builds, renovations, property improvement projects, and conversions.

§  Assist with property inspections (virtual and in-person) to verify compliance with Marriott’s design guidelines and threat condition program.

§  Assist with providing safety and security guidelines and support with Property Improvement Plans (PIP) projects.

§  Assist with answering general inquiries related to safety & security design/construction.

§  Develop and maintain Security Design Services project tracker.

§  Assist Centralized Services Program Management team with vendor relations and management.

§  Oversee regular review and maintenance of Safety & Security global design standards (Chapter 16).

§  Assist with the maintenance of Global Safety & Security policies and standards.

§  Work with other Centralized Services teams to determine priority rank of hotel projects.

§  Assist GS&S Operations team during hotel pre-opening stage, up to and including ordering of specific supplies, countdown matrix and pre-opening kits.

§  Identify new areas within the business where GS&S can add value.

§  Manage multiple projects at various stages in project timeline.

§  Responsible for own work and contributing to team, department and/or business results. May direct work of non-management staff.

§  Identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of business processes.

§  Serve as point-of-contact for internal and external departments and problem resolution.

§  Performs other duties as appropriate.

§  Communicates frequently with:

-          Security Design Services team

-          Centralized Services team

-          GS&S Operations

-          Senior Director, Global Safety & Security - Centralized Services

-          Global Design stakeholders

§  Report on activities at GS&S meetings and any other meetings as required by the business.

§  Champion excellence in business ethics and integrity, social responsibility, cross-cultural effectiveness, and associate engagement.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key Talents and Experience

·        5+ years’ experience in security design

·        Minimum of five years’ work experience in the security field with hospitality industry and/or security design knowledge

·        Hospitality industry and Safety & Security operations preferred

·        Strong understanding of hotel construction process, projects, and timeline

·        Knowledge of crisis management planning, fire protection, safety, and security guidelines.

·        General knowledge and understanding of government regulations and safety standards

·        Experience in reviewing architectural drawings preferred 

·        Proficient in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents  

·        Progressive work experience in law enforcement, risk management and/or knowledge of hospitality strongly preferred

·       Proficient use of industry-specific and common business software programs

·       Strong interpersonal skills

·       Ability to work independently and in a team setting

·       Ability to balance priorities and manage workload

·        Effective decision making and problem-solving skills

·        Effective conflict management skills

·        Good negotiation skills

·        Strong communication skills

·        English fluency required

Education and Professional Certification

·        Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.

LOCATION

·        This position will be based at Marriott International Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, MD.