IT Manager - Sheraton Christchurch

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheraton Christchurch, part of Marriott International, seeks an IT Manager to lead technology planning, project delivery and day-to-day systems across the property. You will collaborate with vendors, executives and hotel teams to maintain reliable IT services that support guest experience and business objectives.

Responsibilities include overseeing system performance, asset management and adherence to brand standards, while guiding technology strategies and budgets for the property.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a like position.
• Professional certifications in information technology desirable.
• BS/BA or equivalent education or work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technology planning, decision-making, implementation and maintenance for the property.
• Manages IR activities to ensure property infrastructure and applications are functional at all times.
• Interfaces with vendors, owners, Executive Committee and property staff.
• Ensures computer and network operations are monitored and backup/recovery functions are performed.

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number

26143775

Job Category

Information Technology

Location

170 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

Hotel Description

Christchurch is New Zealand’s third-largest city and the largest city in the Canterbury Region on the South Island. The hotel features 240 guest rooms, 305 sqm function space and 3 food and beverage outlets.

Job Summary

As a member of the property management staff, contributes advanced knowledge and skill in technology and general hospitality business knowledge to support the property and technology Information Resources objectives. Position is responsible to the property for all technology planning, decision-making, implementation, and maintenance. May interfaces with vendors, owners, Executive Committee and property staff.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience. Additionally, 2-4 years experience in like position.
• Previous experience in IR Global Field Services or Marriott Systems Support desirable.
• System-related professional certifications desired.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Client Technology Needs are Met

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Monitors, ensures and manages the acquisition and maintenance of property based systems.
• Analyzes information, identifies current and potential problems and proposes solutions.
• Maintains, inspects and repairs equipment.
• Inspects and ensures the maintenance of the equipment or the environment.
• Ensures that computer and network operations are monitored at the property, backup/recovery functions are performed on scheduled basis and administration functions for hardware, operating and application systems are maintained and completed on consistent basis.
• Manages IR activities to ensure the property infrastructure and applications systems are functional at all times.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with the client's needs and brand specific IR environment.
• Administers and maintains mail and email.
• Maintains inventories and manages IT hardware/software.
• Provides Internet support and maintenance (if applicable)
• Provides cable management support.
• Generates systems communications for property users to introduce new applications, provide user tips, alert users of system problems and inform staff of progress or status.
• Consults on specific application issues or hardware/software problems.
• Provides feedback to Lodging IR on application functional performance and system performance.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Monitors processes and evaluates information according to SOP and LSOP requirements.
• Enforces IR policies and standards protecting company hardware, software and other resources at the property.
• Directs maintenance of equipment and installed software applications inventory for property ensuring compliance with licensing regulations.

Maintaining Information Systems and Technology Goals

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Performs an assessment of needs, ensuring compliance with brand specific standards, budget and capital requirements.
• Determines priorities, schedules, plans and necessary resources to ensure completion of any property projects on schedule and according to specification.
• Ensures problems are correctly reported, routed, tracked and solved, with the system user being informed of situation at all times.
• Ensures proper asset management.
• Performs on-site monitoring of all projects.
• Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicates expectations, recognizes performance and produces desired business results.

Demonstrating and Applying Information Resources Knowledge

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to your job.
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
• Provides technical expertise and support.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Coordinates property efforts, prioritizes needs and communicates those needs to IR Shared Services and other systems staff.
• Manages vendors for property IT requirements functioning as escalation point for problem resolution.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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