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FLEX Product Owner

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This is a temporary position.

The Product Owner  is responsible for maximizing the value of a defined product or product area by owning the squad backlog, translating business and customer needs into well defined features and user stories, and partnering closely with Engineering, Cross Domain teams, and Business stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy within a clearly defined product scope and is accountable for day to day execution, prioritization, and delivery of value aligned to the broader product vision.

The Product Owner is a strong practitioner of Agile/SAFe delivery, serves as the voice of the customer for the squad, and ensures work is ready, sequenced, and accepted according to agreed standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the squad backlog, ensuring work is clearly defined, prioritized, and aligned to product objectives and business outcomes.
  • Translate business requirements, customer needs, and regulatory or operational constraints into well written user stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Partner with Engineering, UX, QA, and Architecture to ensure stories are ready for development and delivered to quality standards.
  • Actively participate in all squad ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand ups, demos, and retrospectives. 
  • Review and accept completed stories based on acceptance criteria, testing outcomes, and business intent.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Owners, and cross functional partners to understand priorities, dependencies, and impacts. 
  • Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Support Program Increment (PI) / Quarterly Planning by contributing features, dependencies, and delivery sequencing
     

Experience Required

  • 4+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar Agile delivery role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Agile and SAFe methodologies, including backlog management and PI planning. 
  • Demonstrated ability to write high quality user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical audiences.
  • Analytical and detail oriented, with a focus on delivering value rather than just output.

 

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 locations offer 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 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, and paid parental leave. 

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.0384 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive 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.