Director of IT

Job Number 24085723

Job Category Information Technology

Location The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, AlHada Area, Mekkah Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? No

Relocation? No

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Helps drive company values and philosophy and ensures all training and development activities are strategically linked to the company's mission and vision. Contributes advanced knowledge and skill in technology and general hospitality business knowledge to support cluster and technology objectives. This position is responsible for assisting hotel management with technology planning, decision-making, implementation, and maintenance. The position may direct the work of hotel or area systems technicians and interfaces with vendors, owners, executive committee and hotel staff. The position is responsible for ensuring effective training is in place to enable the achievement of desired business results. Training programs focus on a variety of topics, including product knowledge, company philosophy, customer service, and leadership skills. Conducts needs assessments, designs and develops training programs and facilitates the delivery of both custom and corporate training programs. Measures the effectiveness of training to ensure a return on investment for company and property ownership.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related major; 4 years' experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related major; certified trainer; 2 years' experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Technology Projects

• Creates and maintains properties' technology plans.

• Coordinates and implements communications for all new applications/system installations and problem resolution.

• Provides project support for new roll-outs/implementations.

• Leads project work as needed.

• Provides end-user support to hotel staff and the business center.

• Writes proposals, analyses, projects, or cost models.

• Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested

Providing Technical Systems Support and Consultation

• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding technology/asset life-cycles.

• Ensures that properties are properly equipped in terms of PCs, hardware, servers, etc.

• Foresees, identifies, and ensures resolution of system(s)' performance problems

• Certifies software applications for use at properties

• Consults with properties on all aspects of information technology.

• Executes property disaster recovery and business continuity as it relates to technology.

• Responsible for property compliance with the appropriate company Policy and Information Security Manual and takes action to address deficiencies.

• Determines solutions and implements per cluster SOPs.

• Ensures periodic inventories of applications and hardware are conducted and the results are reported to property management.

• Reviews vendor proposals and selects an appropriate vendor for local technologies/hardware.

• Ensures compliance with technology-related vendor contracts.

• Ensures properties are securing and maintaining technology assets accordance with company policies and standards.

• Uses knowledge to solve support issues and train/develop junior employees.

• Manages information technology security compliance and ensures the proper implementation of security measures

• Manages reporting and compliance efforts for the assigned area.

• Creates and maintains a secure server environment.

• Performs server backups and routine/non-routine preventative maintenance.

• Ensures that adequate bandwidth exists and that circuits are secured.

• Communicates and ensures the implementation of information technology standards and best practices

• Provides exceptional customer service.

Forecasting and Complying within Budgets

• Ensures that property management has realistically budgeted and prioritized department operating budgets based on anticipated information technology projects and property support/needs requirements.

• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the financial dynamics of property operations and applies knowledge/judgment to assist management in achieving technology-related goals.

• Provides guidance to and assists properties in reviewing operating statements; researches and resolves discrepancies in technology charges.

• Advises and ensures that property management has adequately addressed technology needs in short- and long-term planning.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Maintains direct responsibility for area system managers and to their teams.

• Provides work direction to property-based systems technicians and managers.

• Responsible for hiring, training, development, compensation, performance management of direct reports and the team. Additionally, provides input and guidance to property management for their systems managers/technicians (hiring, performance, development needs).

• Accountable for coverage models and scheduling of the team to ensure adequate cluster technology support.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful, and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service worldwide and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guide us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz-Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo, and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of yourself.