Director, It

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Director, IT
(7945)
At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests\xe2\x80\x99 stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that\xe2\x80\x99s chic but wonderfully unstuffy\xe2\x84\xa2, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests\xe2\x80\x99 expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai \xe2\x80\x93 One&Only One Za\xe2\x80\x99abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest\xe2\x80\x99s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it\xe2\x80\x99s our passion.
About the Role: We are looking for a Director, IT to oversee the planning and implementation of all resort systems, ensures that all systems running within the hotel are maintained to a level that delivers the most efficient services for our customers and that they are in compliance with Kerzner and One&Only Resorts standards of operation. Provides support to the users of information systems through direct interaction and through the identification and coordination of ongoing training needs.
Role Responsibilities:
Supports systems management procedures and practices to ensure the optimal operating effectiveness and integrity of data. Manages and motivates any subordinate staff to achieve high levels of job satisfaction and productivity. Maintains communications and information exchange between hotel and Global Office to ensure optimum sharing of direction and solutions. Assists with all aspects of implementing new and innovative business concepts. Provides guidance to all computer users for all types of programs, to enable them to perform their duties smoothly. Manages the resort in the entire network maintenance, including administration and documentation of computer networks, telephones and cable TV networks. Helps the resort in system automation, configuration and maintenance of LAN applications, including implementation, coordination, control, usage monitoring, security, troubleshooting, training and development of specialized processors. Controls day-to-day operation of the IT Department. Is responsible for overall administration of staff personal computers within the complex, ensures compatibility and integration with the company\xe2\x80\x99s strategies. Evaluates, selects and implements new products or services, comprehensive systems analysis and progressive support methodologies for all applications in line with Global Office direction. Is creative, positive and delivers new ideas for constant improvement of IT Department. Coordinates with implementation of all the application software. Stays updated with developments in the field of Information Technology. Is responsible for daily backup and restoring of data. Provides support & maintenance of I.T. infrastructure including telecommunications. Implements technology-related processes, systems and telecommunications. Installs software/hardware upgrades in compliance with the Resorts corporate policies & legal requirements. Ensures any routine / preventative maintenance is carried out on the servers and other computers and is logged accordingly; Perform hardware/software upgrades where necessary, both configuring and installing new and upgraded PC hardware, software and peripherals. Maintains the integrity of the systems and network, including, but not exclusively the servers, infrastructure and 3rd party support contracts/ relationships. Periodically reviews the virus reports generated from the virus management system in order to identify threat patterns and deduce possible threats to the network. Ensures induction of all Resort staff into an enterprise-wide security awareness training program. The training program should include the Company\xe2\x80\x99s intended methods to communicate existing and emerging security issues and the key aspects of the security policies and procedures in place within the Company. Is responsible for using licensed software for all users with in the network. This should also be helpful for further security developments, version controls, and remote configurations. Follows up and coordinates with supplier/vendor for releasing of existing CAPEX Support and coordinate with outside software developers to develop internal operational software in line with Global Office directions. Maintains high spirit among the IT Department staff, as well as other resorts staff. Contributes to the moral and team spirit of the complex, by maintaining effective relationships with resort colleagues. Fulfills 7*24 hours on call duties as required. Performs any additional duties and/or special projects as requested by General Manager.
Key Skills and Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in Networks Engineering or similar, a Cisco Certification (CCNA, CCNP) and a MCP/MCSE Foundation Certificate would be added advantage. Minimum of 4 years working experience as an IT Manager professional including networks , Opera PMS /Micros POS system to medium to large organisations and operating multiple complex IT software systems. Possess excellent communication and time management skills, have strong attention to details and quality of work Preopening experience and management of IT team is preferred
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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  • Job Id
    JD1533304
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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