Job Opportunity: Director of Database Analytics and Architecture – Corporate Systems at Marriott

Join Marriott as a Director of Database Analytics and Architecture, contributing to our innovative, cloud-based data, analytics, and machine learning platform. This role promises to challenge your technical expertise in HR, Payroll, and enterprise data, driving our next-gen technology initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

As a Director, you will:

• Act as a technical expert in data modeling and architecture.
• Research, analyze, design, and develop new data capabilities and products.
• Set technical standards and develop reusable frameworks for data creation.
• Oversee Service Provider deliverables, ensuring high quality and adherence to our standards.
• Research emerging technologies and solve complex technical issues.
• Support Marriott business teams with analytics-based decision-making.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years in data strategy, management, and preparation with Oracle analytics.
• Experience in developing large-scale data pipelines and applications.
• 2+ years in data platform/application migration.
• Expertise in data architecture, modeling, and optimized data management.
• Proficiency in designing efficient data ingestion frameworks.
• Experience in managing big data solutions on leading platforms.
• Deep knowledge of SQL scripts, views, and tablespace management.
• Experience with Oracle Databases troubleshooting and Cost/Usage analysis.
• Strong communication skills and Oracle Certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Data Model and analytics/reporting tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle Analytics Cloud and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure PaaS.
• Experience with Oracle Autonomous Database and Data Warehouse.
• Skills in Airflow, Python, Data Governance Tools, and Hashicorp Tokenization Products.
• Familiarity with agile software methodologies and future data platform opportunities.
• Technology leadership in a sourced environment.

Core Work Activities

Technical Leadership

• Mentor team members.
• Provide financial input on project budgets and resource estimates.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery processes.

Delivering Technology

• Oversee Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) and Data Warehouse (OBIA) implementations.
• Customize Oracle Analytics to meet customer needs.
• Manage data load and configuration processes.
• Analyze and cleanse data for optimized performance.
• Manage OCI Administration, system design, and data warehouse security.

IT Governance

• Follow IR standards and processes.
• Maintain a balance between business and operational risk.

Service Provider, COTS, and Custom Application Management

• Lead prioritization meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and track operational activities.
• Ensure timely resolution of service delivery problems.
• Provide accurate estimates of work effort for client projects.

Management Competencies

• Communication: Conveys information convincingly through various methods.
• Leading Through Vision and Values: Maintains organization’s vision and values at the forefront.
• Managing Change: Initiates and manages the change process effectively.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Identifies issues and develops solutions.
• Professional Demeanor: Exhibits confidence and represents the company’s values.
• Strategy Development: Develops business plans to achieve positive results.

Benefits and Compensation

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