IT Manager at Marriott

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of a defined cluster organization, the multi-property systems manager contributes advanced knowledge and skill in technology and general hospitality business knowledge to support cluster and technology (IR) objectives. The multi-property systems manager, in conjunction with the area systems manager, is responsible for assisting property management with technology planning, decision-making, implementation, and maintenance. The multi-property systems manager may direct the work of property or area systems technicians and interfaces with vendors, owners, executive committee and property staff.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent work experience. Additionally, 3-5 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

• Responsible for managing technology/asset life-cycle. Ensures that necessary equipment (PCs, servers, telecom, etc.) is ordered and available

• Foresees, identifies and resolves system(s)’ performance problems

• Is accountable for disaster recovery and business continuity as it relates to technology.

• Ensures technology assets are secure and well-maintained in accordance with Marriott International policies and standards.

• Installs, monitors, and maintains telecommunications equipment including cabling and providing technical guidance as needed.

• Performs adds/moves/changes/deletions.

• Ensures that adequate bandwidth exists and that circuits are secured.

• Supports end-use pager cellular phone issues.

• Troubleshoots high-speed Internet access problems

• Escalates problems as appropriate through Area Systems Manager, Global Field Services, IR Shared Services.

• Images desktops, installs new software applications, applies patches, maps drives to correct server/network.

• Moves/adds/changes PCs/peripherals; migrating data when necessary.

• Performs routine to complex desktop backup as scheduled or directed.

• Provides end-user support to property staff, business center.

• Resolves issues with setup or reset of security passwords

• Supports email and use of MI network

• Creates and maintains secure server environment. Performs server backups and routine/non-routine preventative maintenance.

• Executes disaster recovery plans.

Managing Work within Budget Targets

• Assists/provides input to property management for CAPEX and department operating budgets based on anticipated IT projects and property support/needs requirements.

• Possesses a basic understanding of the financial dynamics property operations and can apply knowledge/judgment to assist management in achieving technology-related goals.

• Reviews operating statements; researches and resolves discrepancies in technology charges

• Advises management on required short-term technology investments for property planning.

• Responsible for property compliance with appropriate Marriott International Policy and Information Security Manual. Determines solutions and implements per cluster SOP.

• Conducts periodic inventories of applications and hardware; prepares reports for property management.

• Assists in the reviews of vendor proposals to determine appropriate vendor selection for local technologies/hardware.

• Ensures compliance to technology-related vendor contracts.

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Customers

• Writes/presents proposals, analyses, project plans, cost models, etc. in a well-written and/or verbally articulate manner

• Provides exceptional customer service.

• Provides timely, accurate, and detailed status reports as requested

The salary range for this position is $76,410.00 to $85,767.00 annually. This position offers health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable), life insurance, disability coverage, other life and work wellness benefits and may include incentive compensation. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.