Director of Information Technology (IT)

Le Vendôme Beirut is embarking on an exceptional new chapter. As we prepare for the reopening of one of Beirut's most iconic luxury hotels, we are seeking visionary leaders to shape its future.

Defined by timeless elegance, impeccable service, and a legacy of refined hospitality, Le Vendôme Beirut is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while honoring its distinguished heritage.

This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team responsible for redefining luxury, inspiring excellence, and setting a new benchmark for hospitality in the region.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

Why work for Accor?

• We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
  By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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• Lead and manage all hotel IT operations, including infrastructure, networks, servers, business applications, telecommunications, and end-user support.
• Ensure the availability, security, and performance of all IT systems to support seamless hotel operations.
• Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee cybersecurity measures, data protection, system backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Manage hotel technology systems, including Property Management Systems (PMS), Point of Sale (POS), guest internet services, and other operational platforms.
• Plan, manage, and monitor the IT budget, technology investments, and vendor contracts.
• Lead IT projects, system upgrades, and new technology implementations.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and the guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and local regulatory requirements related to information security and data privacy.
• Recruit, coach, and develop the IT team while fostering a culture of innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of progressive IT experience, including 2–5 years in a leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of hotel technology systems, networking, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience managing Property Management Systems (PMS), Point of Sale (POS), and other hospitality applications.
• Proven experience in project management, vendor management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Previous experience with an international hotel brand is an advantage.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.