Director, Strategy & Planning

About the role

The Director, Strategy & Planning for South Asia will shape and execute the strategic agenda of Marriott International’s Sales & Distribution organization across the region. Reporting to the Vice President, this senior leader drives high‑impact initiatives that align regional priorities with APAC and global objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the South Asia strategic planning process, ensuring alignment with APAC and global priorities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify, scope, and prioritize market‑critical initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, business cases, and scenario analyses for executive decision‑making.
• Guide adoption of AI‑driven solutions to enhance commercial strategy and execution.
• Provide end‑to‑end project management, governance, risk management, and reporting for major initiatives such as Marriott Bonvoy, MICE offers, and leisure series.
• Coordinate market assessments with hotel teams and deliver recommendations for deployment strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of performance management processes and long‑range objectives.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in strategy, planning, or commercial functions within hospitality or related sectors.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a data‑driven decision‑making approach.
• Demonstrated capability to lead complex, cross‑functional projects and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior leadership and drive change.
• Ability to align regional initiatives with broader APAC and global goals.

Required skills