Group Director of IT Applications

5 days ago

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia FAIRMONT Full time

Company Description

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, is located only a few steps away from the Masjid Al Haram and the Holy Ka’aba. This 76-story hotel, one of the world’s tallest, is the focal point of the Abraj Al Bait Complex, part of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project, is the iconic symbol of hospitality in the Holy City. The hotel's authentic hospitality is seen throughout 1618 guest rooms and suites are thoughtfully and elegantly appointed with extravagant amenities and five-star services that allow for peaceful reflection and repose.

Swissôtel Makkah is Swissotel’s first hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. The hotel offers 1487 elegant rooms and suites with modern design, complementing the values of today’s Arab culture. As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba and the Grand Mosque. Swissôtel Makkah is part of a new urban development, including two restaurants, one executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a business center. It has private entrances that make it easier for pilgrims to reach Al Masjid Al Haram.

Raffles Makkah Palace promises the exceptional standards inherent in the Raffles name and enhanced by Arab hospitality values. Raffles Makkah Palace offers 214 Suites & duplex Villas with breathtaking views of the Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Ka'aba and the city. The hotel combines the best of local cuisine and international dishes in each of its four outlets creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere in this diving setting. Guests can also indulge and immerse themselves in a relaxing sensory experience in our world-renowned spa and fitness center or hold high-powered business gatherings in any of our state-of-the-art meeting rooms.

Swissôtel Al Maqam is Swissôtel’s Second hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. The hotel offers 1624 elegant rooms and suites with modern design, complementing the values of today’s Arab culture. As part of the the Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissôtel Al Maqam is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity of the Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Holy Ka’aba and the Grand Mosque. Swissôtel Al Maqam is part of a new urban development, including two restaurants, one executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a business center. It has private entrances that make it easier for our valuable gusts to reach Al Masjid Al Haram.

**Job Description**:
The Group Director of IT Applications will be reporting to the Managing Director of FRS Makkah Complex.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service to colleagues and guests
- Lead the hotel’s day-to-day IT activity ensuring all standards are followed
- Comply with the company’s IT Security Policy as it pertains to hardware, software, security/data safety
- Ensure cyber security of all hotel data
- Provide a high level of operational stability for property technology
- Maintain and promote core technology standards and maintain best practices with respect to Property systems
- Ensure that Technology Policies and Procedures are carried out. These are outlined in the Systems Manager User Guide
- Attracting local talents and setting a development plan for them.
- Oversee the hotels Technology Services team from managerial and developmental aspects and provide guidance to ensure all technology based questions can be answered promptly
- Lead technology projects that involve numerous stakeholders
- Provide twenty-four-hour support for mission critical systems as documented in the service escalation document
- Effectively communicate with hotel team and regional team on technology related plans, actions, and decisions.
- Attend operational meetings to ensure communication flow
- Implement and maintain backup and emergency procedures to always ensure integrity of programs and data
- Manage relationships with internal (hotel & corporate) and external (vendors) stakeholders
- Review Maintenance contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Contribute to Technology Services knowledge base
- Assist in developing and maintaining a Disaster Recovery Process
- Be fiscally responsible by adhering to set budgetary guidelines
- Provide point of escalation support to Technology team
- Follow internal policies and procedures
- Follow all safety policies
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Educational background in IT or related field.
- Minimum 5-years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in an international luxury hotel brand.
- Strategic thinker, results driven, process oriented, and attentive to details.
- Able to inspire and motivate a team, providing clear direction, development and guidance to achieve revenue goals.
- Change instigator, positive influencer, strong communicator, and a team collaborator.
- Strong listening skills and the ability to anticipate business needs.
- Able

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