Director of IT

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The Director of IT is responsible for the supervision and handling of day-to-day IT operations and financials. The Director of IT ensures that timely IT support is rendered to all departments, especially in areas with guest contacts. He/she will be responsible for the administration of the inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses, Capex IT projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Hotel IT Operations and Infrastructure; Including but not limited to:

 

• Oversee hotel IT Services team from managerial aspects and provide guidance to ensure all technology-based questions can be answered promptly.
• Evaluate, recommend, plan and implement IT related projects for the Hotel.
• Lead the overall IT Department and Business units in all aspects.
• Oversee all guest-facing technologies in the hotel and ensure reliable product performance, innovative service offerings, and deliver personalized and efficient support for the same.
• Manage the day-to-day operations and scheduling of IT colleagues.
• Ensure that the team consistently provides a high level of operational stability for property-based technology, and high levels of service and support to colleagues and guests.
• Maintain and promote core technology standards and maintain Accor best practices in respect to property systems.
• Ensure that Accor Technology Policies and Procedures are carried out, according to Accor Focus Guide and The Finance & Accounting Policy Manual and as outlined in the Systems Manager user Guide.
• Provide technical expertise and project management for all technology projects.
• Provide twenty-four-hour support for mission critical systems as documented in the service escalation document.
• Attend operational meetings as required.
• Effectively communicates technology related plans, actions and decisions with the hotel team.
• Contribute to Technology Services knowledge base.
• Implement and maintain backup and emergency procedures to ensure integrity of programs and data at all times.
• Be fiscally responsible by adhering to set budgetary guidelines.
• Provide point of escalation support to Accor team.
• Perform regular system’s health check and capacities studies to ensure optimum performance of servers and network.
• Manage system changes with appropriate support staff to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Maintain inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses (not limit to computers and laptops).
• Includes IT Data Protection, Data back-up, PCI compliance and security according to Accor Policy and Procedures.
• Maintenance contracts are reviewed and put in place for IT systems.
• IT Capital and Operational Expenditure planning (Budgeting, Forecasting and Accruals).
• Conduct PCI training.
• Ensure users are aware of Support processes, Corporate Help Desk.
• On-site technical resource
• Required onsite support over special events to be planned accordingly

Other Responsibilities

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedure.
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Management.

Qualifications
 

• Diploma in Information Technology
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity
• Experience in installing, maintaining and releasing applications, OS and hotel platforms.
• Good reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System

• Good communication skills
• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Salary Range for Posting Only  95 – 100K USD Annually

A team devoted to service and accuracy as they work with team members from other departments in an environment where learning and growth are continual.