Senior Manager, Travel Insurance and Financial Protection Program

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Travel Insurance and Financial Protection Program will lead the day-to-day management, performance, and growth of Marriott's Travel Insurance and Financial Protection Programs. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Cards and Insurance, this role is responsible for overseeing program operations, managing key partner relationships, and driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and business performance.

The position will lead efforts to optimize and grow current programs and expand travel insurance into key international markets, coordinating launch planning and execution with internal stakeholders, external partners, and consultants. The role will also support the evaluation, integration, and commercialization of new financial protection products and services, including insurance, warranty, guarantee, assistance, and other offerings.

Working cross-functionally with teams across Legal, Risk Management, Finance, Technology, Marketing, and Operations, the Senior Manager will support growth opportunities, optimize program performance, monitor business and customer experience metrics, and ensure regulatory and operational requirements are met. The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly organized problem solver who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, influence stakeholders, and independently drive complex initiatives from strategy through execution.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

Required

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related major; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years' experience in the insurance, hospitality, consulting, or related industry

Preferred

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs within large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong project and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience launching products, services, or business initiatives in international and/or highly regulated markets.
• Experience developing business cases, evaluating growth opportunities, and leading strategic initiatives from assessment through implementation.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations teams to navigate regulatory and implementation requirements.
• Strong external partner, consultant, and vendor management experience.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Program Operations & Partner Management

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Travel Insurance program, including governance, issue resolution, partner coordination, and execution of priority initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external partners, consultants, and vendors; establish clear workplans, accountabilities, and operating cadences.
• Coordinate with internal teams to maintain program readiness, service quality, and a strong customer experience.

Global Expansion & Launch Execution

• Lead cross-functional expansion initiatives for travel insurance in priority global markets, including business case development, launch planning, regulatory coordination, partner onboarding, contract support, and digital implementation oversight.
• Develop and maintain a global expansion roadmap, identify dependencies and risks, and drive stakeholder alignment through launch and post-launch optimization.

Financial Protection Product Development

• Support the evaluation, integration, and commercialization of new financial protection products and services, including insurance, warranty, guarantee, assistance, and other offerings.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to assess customer needs, value propositions, economics, operational requirements, and distribution opportunities.

Performance, Growth & Customer Experience

• Monitor business KPIs, P&L performance, customer experience metrics, forecasts, and partner reporting to identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Use data, testing, and partner expertise to optimize product design, pricing, offers, marketing, and distribution across Marriott channels.
• Coordinate marketing and communications activities that support program growth and stakeholder alignment.

Risk, Compliance & Organizational Alignment

• Partner with Legal, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Technology, Marketing, and Operations to ensure business, regulatory, licensing, and operational requirements are met.
• Identify and communicate complex business, legal, regulatory, and operational considerations, escalating risks and recommendations as appropriate.
• Support required licensing records, compliance protocols, and leadership reporting.

Discipline Knowledge & Leadership

• Develop and share expertise in travel insurance, financial protection, regulated-market launches, Marriott distribution channels, and relevant industry trends.
• Influence stakeholders across the organization and independently drive complex initiatives from strategy through execution.

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 positions offer a 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, paid parental leave and educational assistance.

Washington Applicants Only: Employees will accrue paid sick leave, 0.077 PTO balance for every hour worked and be eligible to receive a 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.