Area IT Director at Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ

Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort

The Hotel:

Set amidst flowering cactus and framed against the majestic McDowell Mountains, our Arizona destination resort is surrounded by adventures and miles from the ordinary. Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort features 493 rooms and suites with balconies and terraces offering breathtaking sunsets, mountain, or golf course views. Our property offers a state of the art Spa, 2.5-acre water playground complete with a sand beach and 3-story high-speed waterslide, private golf course, and nightly entertainment.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what’s most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Role and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

The Area IT Manager functions as Business Manager for the technology department, to ensure all areas of the hotel are supported with proper computer systems in accordance with the brand standards of the hotel and company. This person will oversee the IT function at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, Royal Palms, and Andaz Scottsdale. Overall responsibilities include technical work, customer service, financial management, administrative, operational, and other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

· Maintaining current systems & inventories

· Upgrading future systems

· Conducting on-site trainings to promote efficient operations and answer questions to avoid or resolve system-related problems.

· Establish policies and procedures

· Purchasing operating equipment

· Maintain relationships with corporate office and Hyatt technology support team.

· Reviews vendor proposals and selects appropriate vendor for technologies/hardware.

· Conferring with programmers, application experts, and computer operators in order to exchange information and resolve problems regarding daily operations of various application systems, report generation, system enhancements, system failures, and related issues.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Strong leadership, professionalism, interpersonal, and communication skills.

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience with WAN/LAN infrastructure and property management systems.

· Previous experience with Opera and Micros required.

· Previous experience with Colleague Advantage preferred.

· Ability to perform under pressure and strong organizational & multi-tasking skills required due to the oversight of multiple properties.

Benefits & Perks

· Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

· Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights

· Enjoy free employee meals in our employee dining hall

· Free covered parking

· Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time colleagues)

· Retirement savings plan

· Excellent training and professional development

· Tuition/Wellness reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year!

· Employee Stock Purchase plan

· Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

About The Hiring Process

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so.

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.