IT Manager

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in Doha is looking for an experienced IT Manager to oversee technology operations, ensuring efficient and secure systems to support hotel services. Responsibilities include managing hotel systems, ensuring cybersecurity, and training staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of IT management experience in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in IT management, preferably in hospitality.
• Proven experience managing networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Oversee critical hotel systems and ensure cybersecurity policies are enforced.
• Train hotel employees on technology systems and security protocols.

Skills

Hospitality software systems knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Opera PMS

MICROS POS

Windows environments

Job description

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world’s most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is a crescent of golden beach and over water villas just off the coast of downtown Doha. Accessible by private catamaran, escape for family adventures, ocean thrills or serene spa bliss.

Enjoy an alcohol-free atmosphere with the little ones as you surf, dive, golf, bowl or cinema. Race across lagoon waters with a host of motorised water sports. Unwind in the Middle East’s only wellness centre in a resort setting, spread across lush botanical gardens.

Job Description

The IT Manager is responsible for overseeing all technology operations in the hotel, including infrastructure, systems, security, and guest-facing technologies. This role ensures the efficient and secure use of IT to support hotel operations, guest services, and business continuity. The IT Manager also manages IT staff, liaises with vendors, and drives IT strategy in alignment with the hotel’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the hotel’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, hardware, and software.
• Oversee critical hotel systems such as PMS (e.g., Opera), POS (e.g., MICROS), key card access, telephony, CCTV, and guest Wi-Fi.
• Ensure cybersecurity policies are enforced and that regular backups and disaster recovery systems are in place.
• Manage and support user needs across all departments, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient tech support.
• Serve as the main point of contact with external IT service providers, software vendors, and corporate IT departments.
• Train hotel employees on the proper use of technology systems and security protocols.
• Monitor IT budget, procurement, and asset inventory.
• Stay updated on new hotel tech trends and propose improvements to enhance guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal IT standards.
• Provide 24/7 support or manage an on-call rotation for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in IT management, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality software systems (e.g., Opera PMS, MICROS POS, key card systems).
• Proven experience managing networks, servers, Windows environments, and cloud services.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, data protection laws, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage vendors, budgets, and strategic IT initiatives.