IT Service Availability Manager

Job Number 24122268Job Category Information TechnologyLocation Marriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? YRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARY:The Service Availability Manager executes the Marriott IT Incident Management process and facilitates the execution of the Marriott Change, Release and Problem Management processes. Additionally, the Service Availability Manager ensures the Marriott IT Communications Plan is executed at a high level of consistency and provides feedback for improvements. The Service Availability Manager also coordinates services from third-party providers or vendors and participates in establishing the required service level agreements and tracking related performance. The Service Availability Manager ensures that any new system meets production onboarding requirements before production deployment at the direction of the Senior Service Availability Manager.CANDIDATE PROFILERequired Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in an information technology environment

3 years of experience in information technology focused on IT Operations that include troubleshooting complex network, server, storage, and/or application issues

2 years minimum operations experience involving incident, problem, change, and release management that included leading calls and documenting outcomes

Undergraduate degree or or equivalent experience/certification

Ability to cover shifts in a 24x7x365 environment and on-call responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with ITSM suites, e.g. ServiceNow

Experience in varied technologies (e.g. telecommunications, client server architecture, eCommerce infrastructures, enterprise and workgroup server platforms, Web applications, etc.)

Demonstrable experience with various monitoring, performance, or capacity tools

Ability to create constructive relationships, influence, and communicate with varying levels of associates and management.

Ability to solve complex, cross-functional issues

Strong knowledge of Server, Storage, Network, Middleware, Application and Cloud technologies.

A high degree of curiosity and a drive to seek more efficient ways of delivering service

ITIL Foundations v3 Certification

CORE WORK ACTIVITIESTechnical

Provide integrated management and coordination of various IT processes, including Change, Release and Problem Management processes

Utilize technical environment knowledge to assure services and components are designed and delivered to meet their availability targets.

Facilitate bridging the gaps between delivery teams and drive rapid recovery during incidents.

Provide a holistic view of the environment and make recommendations to improve overall service.

Participate in system or application triage with support teams and / or vendors as necessary

Document incident root cause and communicate to stakeholders

Work with various technology teams to identify and implement lessons learned from each event

Monitor and reports on SLA adherence and team performance to published metrics

Monitor and reports on infrastructure trends and uptime metrics

Provide accurate and timely communications to ensure team alignment during incident response and change/release execution.

MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIESLeadership

Adaptability – Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.

Communication – Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods.

Problem Solving and Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.

Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Strategy Development - Develops business plans by exploring and systematically evaluating opportunities with the greatest potential for producing positive results; ensures successful preparation and execution of business plans through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

Managing Execution

Building and Contributing to Teams - Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.

Strategy Execution – Ensures successful execution across of business plans designed to maximize customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share through effective planning, organizing, and on-going evaluation processes.

Driving for Results - Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates, focuses, and monitors the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.

Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer/stakeholder needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.

Coworker Relationships - Interacts with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships.

Global Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

Talent Management - Provides support and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.

Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.

Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.

Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).

Mathematical Reasoning - Adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.

Oral Comprehension - Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Reading Comprehension – Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

California Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550 to $178,603 annually.Colorado Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550 to $162,366 annually.Hawaii Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $101,096 to $178,603 annually.New York Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550 to $178,603 annually.Washington, D.C. Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $91,905 to $162,366 annually.Washington Applicants Only: The salary range for this position is $83,550 to $178,603 annually. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible to receive an annual bonus. Employees will accrue 0.04616 PTO balance for every hour worked and eligible to receive minimum of 7 holidays annually.All locations 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, educational assistance, 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.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.The application deadline for this position is 5 days after the date of this posting, July 11, 2024.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.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.