Director of Information Technology
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The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, security, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all information technology.
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Overview
- The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, security, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all information technology systems across the hotel.
- The role ensures that technology effectively supports hotel operations, enhances guest experience, safeguards business information, and complies with Accor standards and local regulations.
- The Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership in technology initiatives, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and hotel systems while ensuring uninterrupted business operations.
- Key Responsibilities, among others:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and implement the hotel's Information Technology strategy aligned with Accor's standards
- Serve as the hotel's technology advisor to the General Manager and Executive Committee.
- Recommend innovative technologies that improve operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, data security and profitability.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives across all departments.
- Prepare and manage the annual IT operating and capital expenditure budgets.
- Ensure compliance with Accor IT governance, cybersecurity policies, and corporate technology standards.
• Hotel Systems & Infrastructure
- Ensure the efficient operation of all hotel technology systems
- Ensure preventive maintenance programs are established and executed for all IT hardware and infrastructure.
- Coordinate timely repair and replacement of faulty hardware and software.
- Maintain system availability and minimize operational downtime.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Develop and maintain robust cybersecurity practices to protect hotel systems and confidential information.
- Ensure user access controls are maintained and periodically reviewed.
- Implement data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
- Coordinate responses to cybersecurity incidents and system failures.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and Accor information security requirements.
- Conduct regular IT security audits and risk assessments.
- Systems Administration:
- Ensure all hotel applications remain current with approved software releases.
- Coordinate implementation of software upgrades and new technologies.
- Manage system licenses, maintenance agreements and vendor contracts.
- Ensure accurate system documentation and operating procedures are maintained.
- Establish emergency procedures to maintain hotel operations during IT outages.
- Coordinate technology support with Regional IT and approved vendors.
- Operational Support:
- Provide leadership and technical support to all hotel departments.
- Ensure prompt resolution of user support requests.
- Coordinate technology requirements for conferences, events and VIP visits.
- Support operational departments in maximizing technology utilization.
- Maintain accurate databases and reporting systems for management.
• Vendor & Project Management
- Manage relationships with technology suppliers and service providers.
- Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance.
- Lead IT-related hotel projects including renovations, system implementations and new openings.
- Coordinate installation, testing and commissioning of new technology solutions.
• Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all software licensing remains valid and compliant.
- Support Internal Audit, External Audit and Regional IT reviews.
- Maintain compliance with local regulations, information security standards and company policies.
- Ensure accurate inventory management of IT assets and equipment.
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