Director, Global Networks

About Marriott:

Marriott Tech Accelerator is part of Marriott International, a global leader in hospitality. Marriott International, Inc. is a leading American multinational company that operates a vast array of lodging brands, including hotels and residential properties. It consists of over 30 well-known brands and nearly 8,900 properties situated in 141 countries and territories.

Engineering Director – Global Networks

Location: Hyderabad, India | Work Mode: Hybrid

Company: Marriott Tech Accelerator (MTA)

Role Overview:

As Engineering Director – Global Networks, you will lead the strategy, engineering, and operations of Marriott's global network infrastructure. This includes property, campus, cloud, and data center networks. You'll drive innovation, automation, and continuous improvement while ensuring high availability, security, and performance across mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Strategy & Operations:

• Lead network engineering and operations across global platforms.
• Ensure compliance with security and configuration standards.
• Oversee network deployments, reconfigurations, and issue resolution.
• Advance observability, predictive analytics, and self-healing capabilities.
• Drive automation, orchestration, and self-service initiatives.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with IT teams, business partners, and service providers.
• Ensure timely resolution of service requests and escalations.
• Monitor and improve service levels and reporting.
• Participate in vendor selection, contract compliance, and performance reviews.

Continuous Improvement & Governance:

• Implement programs to enhance quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Use feedback and metrics to guide improvements.
• Support IT governance, planning, and budgeting processes.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build and lead high-performing technical teams.
• Promote agile practices and cross-functional collaboration.
• Align team efforts with Marriott's vision and values.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Technical Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 14+ years in IT, including 8+ years in network infrastructure leadership.
• 5+ years managing cross-functional or outsourced teams.
• Expertise in WAN, LAN, cloud, and data center networks.
• Strong knowledge of SDN, SD-WAN, zero trust, micro-segmentation, and intrusion prevention.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and major networking platforms (Cisco, Juniper, HP/Aruba).
• Proficiency in routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), IPv6, VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with high-speed campus/property networks and ISP diversity.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and network diagrams.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA).
• 18+ years managing global network teams and large-scale deployments.
• Experience managing budgets over $15M and cost-reduction programs.
• Proven success in network transformation and performance optimization.
• Certifications (e.g., CCIE, CCNP, CISSP).
• Experience with vendor RFPs, sourcing, and managed services.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences.

Management Competencies:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Vision-driven leadership and change management.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Professional demeanor and resilience under pressure.

Execution & Results:

• Building cohesive, high-performing teams.
• Driving results through planning, monitoring, and accountability.
• Managing complex initiatives across global environments.

Relationship Building:

• Customer-centric mindset and stakeholder engagement.
• Global perspective and cultural sensitivity.
• Strategic partnerships across internal and external teams.

Talent & Capability Development:

• Coaching and developing team members.
• Structuring teams and processes for scalability.
• Promoting continuous learning and innovation.

Technical Acumen:

• Deep understanding of network technologies and lifecycle.
• IT systems and resource management.
• Business acumen and technology alignment