FLEX Sr. Manager, Mixed-Use Governance and Compliance

The FLEX Sr. Manager of Mixed-Use Governance and Compliance within Marriott’s Mixed-Use Development group provides guidance and support for all brands of managed residential projects on a global scale from the beginning of the development process through the term of a residence’s management agreement. Projects supported may include a mixture of condominium associations with rental programs through a hotel, standalone branded condominium associations, single family homes, fully operated condo hotels, and mixed-use commercial units.

 

The position works closely with associates of Marriott’s Law Department and with external legal counsel in the review of residential development documents. This position also supports the corporate Residential Operations team and on-site property leaders who are responsible for fulfilling the obligations of the management agreements associated with more than 150 residential and mixed-use locations worldwide. Additionally, the Sr. Manager assists the Mixed-Use Development team during project negotiations, document drafting, and pre-opening phases of various mixed-use projects. This position will report to the Senior Director, Global Residential Governance and Compliance, Mixed-Use Development.

 

The Mixed-Use Development group is essential to Marriott’s growth strategy and is an important element in leveraging and advancing the quality and brand equity of Marriott’s lodging system. This function will continue to pursue transactions globally for Marriott International’s luxury and premium brands, as well as establishing business opportunities for other Marriott brands. 

 

This position is hybrid and expected to work onsite at the Marriott International HQ in Bethesda, MD approximately 3 days/week. 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Education and Experience

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience OR 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 

 

Preferred 

• Advanced degree or J.D. 

• Experience leading projects and efficiency or process-improvement initiatives 

• Experience reviewing mixed-use development governing documents and contracts; strong understanding of legal terminology 

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI)–enabled tools or solutions 

• Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) 

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

 

• Oversee and optimize compliance reporting; analyze issues and recommend corrective actions. 

• Review, interpret, and provide guidance on property governing documents; identify cross-document conflicts that affect operations, governance, and compliance. 

• Assess regulatory/statutory requirements (e.g., insurance, meetings governance, financial compliance, management agreement obligations) and ensure required firm/brokerage/individual licenses are maintained. 

• Plan and facilitate governance/compliance audits (including association books and records) and support follow-up remediation. 

• Develop and implement association governance processes, standards, and site-specific tools (timelines, summaries, and reference materials). 

• Build effective internal/external relationships; onboard and support residential property leaders, including pre-opening guidance, webinars, and site-specific governance training. 

• Maintain expertise in property management trends and statutory changes; travel periodically to residential properties and industry conferences as needed. 

• Manage complex projects and business processes, performing quantitative/qualitative analysis and making decisions on non-routine requests with limited to moderate risk. 

• Contribute to team and department results by improving processes, providing training/technical guidance, serving as a point of contact for issue resolution, supporting operating plans, and recognizing team successes; perform other duties as assigned. 

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.