IT Manager

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Room discounts

Training

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Chennai is seeking an IT Manager to install new systems, boost security, and set high standards across the property. You will oversee hardware servicing and ensure systems operate reliably, from LAN to POS, while enforcing security norms and vendor evaluation.

You will train hotel staff, share knowledge, and safeguard the IT backbone against cyberthreats, contributing to a seamless guest experience and strong operational resilience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 4 years' related experience with computer set-up and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of networks, operating systems, and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge in PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards).
• Great communication skills.
• You’ll be a team player, proactive, responsible, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Servicing our computer hardware, ensuring systems are installed properly and regularly reporting back to the GM, Director of Finance and Business Support and Area IT Leader.
• Keeping up to date with all approved systems and technology - from LAN to POS.
• Maintaining hardware and software performance, digital and physical security standards and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Passing on your expertise to the hotel team by running knowledge sharing and training sessions.
• Safeguarding our IT infrastructure against cyberthreats.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Great communication skills

Team player

Education

Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Computer Science or IT or related field

Job description

Reliable hardware and seamless software are at the heart of every day-to-day IHG experience. To deliver a truly first-class service, we need an IT Manager capable of installing new systems, boosting security, and setting exceptional standards. While making sure our teams have all the tools and resources, they need to make a difference, right at their fingertips.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:

• Being our primary contact for servicing our computer hardware, making sure systems are installed properly and working efficiently and regularly reporting back to the GM, Director of Finance and Business Support and Area IT Leader
• Keeping up to date with all our approved systems and technology - from LAN to POS
• Maintaining hardware and software performance, digital and physical security standards and evaluating vendor proposals
• Passing on your expertise to the hotel team by running knowledge sharing and training sessions
• Safeguarding our IT infrastructure against cyberthreats

What We need from you:

• Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Computer Science or IT or related field
• 4 years' related experience with computer set-up and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of networks, operating systems, and databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards)
• Great communication skills
• You’ll be a team player, proactive, responsible, hardworking, and able to work under pressure

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.