Strategy Planning & Deployment Intern

CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Marriott International offers students the opportunity to find an internship that’s right for you, putting your education to work. The Marriott International Corporate Internship Program offers all participants an enriching and memorable learning experience.

Interns will experience an innovative learning environment that will provide an opportunity to build skills and gain exposure in the exciting world of hospitality through meaningful projects, on-the-job training, coaching, and support. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of hotel operations and hospitality from a corporate view. You’ll build skills to help prepare you to develop a career path.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in a university or hotel school degree program at time of application.
• University or Hotel School undergraduates specializing and studying in hospitality related fields will be preferred for certain internship positions.
• For more specialist disciplines, for example those students pursuing business or similar related courses, consideration is also given for those related internship opportunities.

PREFERRED SKILLS + ATTRIBUTES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in group settings and/or independently.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES + REQUIREMENTS

The intern, Consumer Operations, Planning & Services, Deployment & Field Support, Asia Pacific will work closely with the Consumer Operations Planning & Services Deployment & Reservation Operations team. The position supports the team in various deployment & field support projects. Key responsibilities include:

Project and Strategy Execution

Supports cross-functional teams comprised of discipline experts from HR, Finance, other Consumer Operations Planning & Services departments, and Asia Pacific S&M Leadership to:

• Support implementation of Asia Pacific S&M initiatives with minimal oversight, working with regional S&M leaders and Director, Consumer Operations Deployment Services to meet project objectives and goals on time and on budget
• Provide analytical support for large, complex, cross-function transformational projects 
• Actively engage internal partners (e.g., change management, communications, HR, Owner Franchise Services) to prepare content for materials as needed for deployment of BMSC initiatives. 

Strategy Execution

Supports initiatives in partnership with the Asia Pacific S&M Leadership team to drive change across the S&M organization. 

• Accountable to results of the project
• Provide content guidance to the project
• Participate in review cycles at key milestones & provide go/no-go decision
• Actively participate in strategy sessions
• Contribute to strategy development
• Develop and drive implementation plan
• Ensure appropriate sponsorship and resourcing
• Establish key milestones and approval roles
• Ensure timely delivery against milestones

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