Director Privacy Engineering; Research, Legal & Compliance at SINGAPORE MARRIOTT TANG PLAZA HOTEL

Bethesda, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

211000.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Privacy Engineering, Data Governance, Policy Implementation, Digital Transformation, Privacy By Design, Business Planning, Cross-Functional Initiative Management, Stakeholder Communication, Technology Requirements Definition, Project Execution, Data Manipulation, Conflict Resolution, Needs Assessment, Strategic Goal Alignment, Complex Analysis, Technical Communication

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Organization Description Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JOB SUMMARY Help Marriott achieve its vision to be the world favorite travel company by transforming the customer domain and identity management journey on our shared platform. Provide leadership for Privacy initiatives and Data Governance. Manage relationship with business discipline and Legal teams to ensure IT processes, initiatives, and investment maintain company compliance with global and emerging privacy regulations. This role will contribute to the integration and advancement of Marriott’s modernization & digital transformation efforts. Partners with business and Legal to define and manage an Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance model and processes to promote and enforce Privacy by Design principles, and partners with Security to define changes in processes to support Data Governance. In this role, you will lead the business planning for Privacy initiatives with an understanding of priorities and the ability to clearly articulate IT capabilities. You will manage large-scale functional and cross-functional initiatives that require coordination across business discipline and IT to deliver incremental value against a multi-year roadmap. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience Required: * 7+ years’ relevant work experience with 5 years’ experience in policy and data driven programs or privacy engineering technology projects that include * Ability to effectively communicate with executive and delivery teams. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others. * Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts constructively, drive direction and focus while having limited information. * Managing relationships with business customers, IT organizations and external service providers * Ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, and decide and influence appropriate courses of action. * Converting business needs into technology requirements and working within IT to manage project executions. * Ability to understand and drive towards the strategic goals as well as dive into details, including doing research and complex analysis. * Working with data driven initiatives, governance, or complex technology projects that touch multiple systems. * Very strong technically with experience manipulating data across diverse platforms and technologies. * Ability to dissect vague requests from non-technical stakeholders into clear actionable tasks and outcomes * Ability to converse in technical terms with engineering teams as well as in non-technical speak that business can understand * 3+ years working with cross functional team analysts, project managers, and product owners. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. All positions offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, discounts at Marriott properties, commuter benefits, employee assistance plan, and childcare discounts. Benefits are subject to terms and conditions, which may include rules regarding eligibility, enrollment, waiting period, contribution, benefit limits, election changes, benefit exclusions, and others. Click here [https://life.marriott.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/benefitsoverviewp_2025edits_8.19.25.pdf] to learn more. Full-time positions also offer coverage for medical, dental, vision, health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, adoption expense reimbursements, paid parental leave and educational assistance. Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a minimum of 9 holidays annually. Marriott HQ is committed to a hybrid work environment that enables associates to Be connected. Headquarters-based positions are considered hybrid, for candidates within a commuting distance to Bethesda, MD; candidates outside of commuting distance to Bethesda, MD will be considered for Remote positions. Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading Privacy initiatives and Data Governance, managing relationships with business and Legal teams to ensure IT processes comply with global privacy regulations. The director will define and manage an Enterprise Privacy and Data Governance model, enforcing Privacy by Design principles across modernization and digital transformation efforts.