Director of IT

The Director of IT is responsible for the supervision and handling of day-to-day IT operations. 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.

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 during business hour:
• 8.30am – 6.15pm Monday – Friday
• Required onsite support over special events to be planned accordingly
• Attend operational meetings daily 9.00am

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports.
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review with the team.
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism.
• Prepare detailed induction programs for new colleagues.
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business.

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.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

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

Competencies

• 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

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.