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Marriott is seeking an experienced FLEX Senior Program Manager, Corporate Systems to lead the end-to-end integration of the Vertex tax engine with Oracle ERP cloud (Payables & Receivables) and Source-to-pay systems. This role is pivotal in driving the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of global indirect tax automation, e-invoicing compliance and boundary systems integrations. This includes managing strategic design, global deployment, and optimization of tax integration, calculation, e-invoicing, and cross-border reporting compliance solutions within our next-generation cloud-based ERP financial platforms. This role collaborates with project management and business transformation teams as the technology implementation lead to manage priorities, communications, risks, issues and remove blockers.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of program management experience managing complex enterprise financial application rollouts, tax engines, and systems integrations.
- Core Systems Delivery Experience:
- Demonstrated hands-on project delivery involving Vertex O Series indirect tax engine implementations (sales/use tax, VAT/GST determination, and tax content updates).
- Proven experience managing integration deliverables between procurement platforms (Coupa, BirchStreet), central ERP and tax engines.
- Integration Lifecycle Governance: Working knowledge of integration concepts (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, SFTP batch processing), data mapping and error-handling workflows.
- Quality Assurance & Cutover: Extensive experience in managing Integrated System Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), end-to-end reconciliation, cutover runbooks, and hypercare support models.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Strong track record holding third-party system integrators (SIs), software vendors (Coupa, Vertex, Birchstreet), and cross-functional technical teams accountable to strict delivery milestones and SLAs.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional and vendor-supported teams without direct authority.
- Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence).
Preferred
- PMP, SAFe, Agile and ITIL v4 Certifications.
- Exposure to multi-country e-invoicing regimes (e.g., PEPPOL, SAF-T, real-time digital reporting requirements) and global hospitality/property-level operating models.
- Experience with global tax requirements, including VAT, GST, and withholding tax.
- Background in process optimization, lean operations and procurement transformations.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Program Leadership & Delivery
- Own the program plan, roadmap, and timeline for Vertex tax engine with our Oracle ERP cloud (Payables & Receivables) and Source-to-pay systems.
- Define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and governance structure.
- Manage dependencies across workstreams, including integration build, data mapping, testing, cutover, and hypercare.
- Drive phased or multi-region rollouts, balancing global standards with local tax requirements.
- Run steering committee meetings and deliver clear executive-level status reporting.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Oversee Global Technology Services contribution to the program, including architecture, integration engineering, infrastructure, security, and support.
- Coordinate with the program team, including project managers, business analysts, technical leads, and workstream owners.
- Partner with Tax, Procurement, Finance, and AP stakeholders to define requirements for tax determination, exemption handling, and compliance.
- Manage relationships with vendors and system integrators (Vertex, Coupa, Birchstreet, and implementation partners).
Technical & Process Oversight
- Ensure integration designs address tax calculation at requisition, PO, invoice, and sourcing/contract stages.
- Oversee data readiness, including supplier master, ship-to/ship-from addresses, product and service taxability codes, and exemption certificates.
- Validate alignment with ERP and downstream financial systems for tax posting and reconciliation.
- Confirm that testing strategy (unit, SIT, UAT, regression, and performance) covers key tax scenarios and edge cases.
- Support defect triage, release management, and go-live readiness decisions.
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Ensure solutions meet regulatory, audit, SOX, and data privacy requirements.
- Maintain program documentation, decision logs, and change control processes.
- Establish post-go-live support models, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement plans.
Change Management & Communication
- Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and training plans.
- Partner with change management teams to drive user adoption across global business units.
- Communicate program progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership.
Key Competencies
- Strong ownership and accountability in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Ability to translate between business and technical audiences.
- Structured problem solving and sound risk judgment.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Influence without direct authority.
- Detail orientation without losing sight of the program outcome.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Number 26142487
Job Category Information Technology
Location 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $53.07-$85.48 per hour
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.
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 Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Marriott is seeking an experienced FLEX Senior Program Manager, Corporate Systems to lead the end-to-end integration of the Vertex tax engine with Oracle ERP cloud (Payables & Receivables) and Source-to-pay systems. This role is pivotal in driving the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of global indirect tax automation, e-invoicing compliance and boundary systems integrations. This includes managing strategic design, global deployment, and optimization of tax integration, calculation, e-invoicing, and cross-border reporting compliance solutions within our next-generation cloud-based ERP financial platforms. This role collaborates with project management and business transformation teams as the technology implementation lead to manage priorities, communications, risks, issues and remove blockers.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of program management experience managing complex enterprise financial application rollouts, tax engines, and systems integrations.
- Core Systems Delivery Experience:
- Demonstrated hands-on project delivery involving Vertex O Series indirect tax engine implementations (sales/use tax, VAT/GST determination, and tax content updates).
- Proven experience managing integration deliverables between procurement platforms (Coupa, BirchStreet), central ERP and tax engines.
- Integration Lifecycle Governance: Working knowledge of integration concepts (e.g., REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, SFTP batch processing), data mapping and error-handling workflows.
- Quality Assurance & Cutover: Extensive experience in managing Integrated System Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), end-to-end reconciliation, cutover runbooks, and hypercare support models.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Strong track record holding third-party system integrators (SIs), software vendors (Coupa, Vertex, Birchstreet), and cross-functional technical teams accountable to strict delivery milestones and SLAs.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional and vendor-supported teams without direct authority.
- Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence).
Preferred
- PMP, SAFe, Agile and ITIL v4 Certifications.
- Exposure to multi-country e-invoicing regimes (e.g., PEPPOL, SAF-T, real-time digital reporting requirements) and global hospitality/property-level operating models.
- Experience with global tax requirements, including VAT, GST, and withholding tax.
- Background in process optimization, lean operations and procurement transformations.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Program Leadership & Delivery
- Own the program plan, roadmap, and timeline for Vertex tax engine with our Oracle ERP cloud (Payables & Receivables) and Source-to-pay systems.
- Define program scope, objectives, success metrics, and governance structure.
- Manage dependencies across workstreams, including integration build, data mapping, testing, cutover, and hypercare.
- Drive phased or multi-region rollouts, balancing global standards with local tax requirements.
- Run steering committee meetings and deliver clear executive-level status reporting.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Oversee Global Technology Services contribution to the program, including architecture, integration engineering, infrastructure, security, and support.
- Coordinate with the program team, including project managers, business analysts, technical leads, and workstream owners.
- Partner with Tax, Procurement, Finance, and AP stakeholders to define requirements for tax determination, exemption handling, and compliance.
- Manage relationships with vendors and system integrators (Vertex, Coupa, Birchstreet, and implementation partners).
Technical & Process Oversight
- Ensure integration designs address tax calculation at requisition, PO, invoice, and sourcing/contract stages.
- Oversee data readiness, including supplier master, ship-to/ship-from addresses, product and service taxability codes, and exemption certificates.
- Validate alignment with ERP and downstream financial systems for tax posting and reconciliation.
- Confirm that testing strategy (unit, SIT, UAT, regression, and performance) covers key tax scenarios and edge cases.
- Support defect triage, release management, and go-live readiness decisions.
Risk, Compliance & Governance
- Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Ensure solutions meet regulatory, audit, SOX, and data privacy requirements.
- Maintain program documentation, decision logs, and change control processes.
- Establish post-go-live support models, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement plans.
Change Management & Communication
- Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and training plans.
- Partner with change management teams to drive user adoption across global business units.
- Communicate program progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership.
Key Competencies
- Strong ownership and accountability in ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Ability to translate between business and technical audiences.
- Structured problem solving and sound risk judgment.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Influence without direct authority.
- Detail orientation without losing sight of the program outcome.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Number 26142487
Job Category Information Technology
Location 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda MD 20814, United States
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $53.07-$85.48 per hour
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.
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 Headquarters (HQ) supports a hybrid work environment that helps associates Be Connected. HQ based roles are generally hybrid and require regular in-office presence at the assigned location, including for candidates who live within commuting distance of HQ for a role listed as remote. Remote roles will be clearly identified in the job posting.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Program Manager
Verify your role qualifies as temporary
H-2B visa sponsorship requires the employer to prove the need is genuinely seasonal, peak-load, or one-time. Program Manager roles must tie to a defined project end date, not an ongoing operational need. Review the DOL's temporary need criteria before approaching any employer.
Pull the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL-certified prevailing wage for Program Manager roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that rate, so knowing the floor before you negotiate prevents offer letters that USCIS will flag during the petition review.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B employers
Migrate Mate filters job listings by verified H-2B sponsorship history, so you're only seeing employers who have actually filed labor certifications before. Use the platform to target Program Manager openings in hospitality groups, resort operators, and large-scale seasonal event companies.
Target employers who file before January
The H-2B cap fills fast once DOL opens the filing window for the October-to-March period. Employers who submit their temporary labor certification applications in October and November get the earliest petition slots. Ask prospective employers when they typically begin the DOL certification process.
Gather project-scoped documentation early
Consulates and USCIS look for evidence that your program management work is tied to a specific, time-limited project. Collect any contracts, event schedules, or season timelines your employer can provide before the petition is filed. Gaps in project documentation are a common cause of requests for evidence.
Cross-reference your occupation code with O*NET
Your employer's labor certification must use the correct Standard Occupational Classification code for Program Manager. Confirm the O*NET profile matches your actual duties before the DOL filing, since mismatches between the certified occupation and your job offer can delay or void the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Program Manager jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Program Manager listings from employers with verified H-2B filing histories, so you're not wasting time on postings where sponsorship is uncertain. Filter by industry and location to find seasonal roles in hospitality, resort management, and large event operations that match your experience.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I should start applying?
The H-2B cap is set at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each for winter and summer seasons. Historically, the cap fills within days of the filing window opening, and USCIS has used a lottery when demand exceeds supply. Your employer needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification well before the cap-filing date, typically 75 to 90 days before your start date, to have any chance of securing a slot.
Can a Program Manager role qualify for H-2B sponsorship if my duties extend year-round?
No. The H-2B program is limited to employers with a genuine temporary need, meaning the role must have a defined end date tied to a season, a specific event cycle, or a one-time project. If your employer's Program Manager need is ongoing, the position does not qualify. The employer must demonstrate to DOL that their need is not permanent before the labor certification will be approved.
What happens to my H-2B status if the project ends before my visa expires?
H-2B workers are expected to depart the U.S. when employment ends, even if the authorized period hasn't expired. You have a grace period of up to 10 days after your employment end date to prepare for departure. If your employer extends the project and needs you longer, they can file an extension petition with USCIS before your current authorized stay expires, subject to the same cap and DOL certification requirements.