IT Manager
Role Overview
Seeking an experienced, strategic, hands-on IT Manager to lead technology across a growing hospitality portfolio.
The role combines enterprise IT leadership, digital transformation, systems governance, and practical scalable solutions.
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About AlphaMind
AlphaMind operates restaurants, lounge bars, beach clubs, nightlife destinations, and lifestyle concepts across the UAE, Europe, and beyond.
The group emphasizes guest experience, operational excellence, and technology that supports a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Role overview
Seeking an experienced, strategic, hands-on IT Manager to lead technology across a growing hospitality portfolio.
The role combines enterprise IT leadership, digital transformation, systems governance, and practical scalable solutions.
IT strategy and transformation
- Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with group business objectives.
- Lead AI adoption, workflow automation, process innovation, and technology evaluation.
- Design governance frameworks, policies, security protocols, and disaster recovery plans.
Systems and infrastructure
- Oversee POS, reservation, payroll, accounting, CCTV, Wi-Fi, and back-office system lifecycles.
- Manage integrations across operations, finance, HR, and reporting tools.
- Build infrastructure for new venue openings and administer upgrades, access, security, backups, and data quality.
Support and stakeholders
- Own helpdesk workflows, escalation paths, SLAs, and service standards across venues.
- Resolve venue technology issues and train staff and management.
- Manage vendors and service levels; collaborate with Finance, Operations, Marketing, and HR.
- Produce management dashboards, KPI reports, and performance analyses.
Budget and governance
- Own IT budget, procurement, hardware and software inventory, asset classification, and lifecycle governance.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting, system performance, and operational controls.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in senior IT management or digital transformation leadership.
- Experience leading enterprise implementations, migrations, and transformation in complex multi-site environments.
- Strong background in helpdesk operations, systems governance, vendor management, and IT infrastructure.
- ERP, CRM, and business systems integration experience is highly valued.
- Hospitality, F&B, retail, or service-industry IT experience is advantageous, not required.
Skills and attributes
- Demonstrated interest and practical delivery experience in AI, automation, and emerging technology.
- Understanding of IT governance, data security, SLAs, and KPI reporting.
- Strategic, organized, hands-on, solutions-oriented, adaptable, and proactive, with strong project management and communication skills.
What the employer offers
- Opportunity to work with a regional hospitality and lifestyle group in a dynamic, collaborative, multicultural environment.
- Exposure to high-profile clients, events, and venues, with career growth and professional development opportunities.
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