Assistant IT Manager

JOB SUMMARY Supports the property’s technology Information Resources objectives. Supports all technology planning, decision-making, implementation, and maintenance. Interfaces with vendors, owners, and property staff. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related major; 4 years experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or related professional area. OR • 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related major; certified trainer; 2 years experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Supporting Client Technology Needs • Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information. • Monitors, verifies and manages the acquisition and maintenance of property based systems. • Assists in analyzing information, identifying current and potential problems and proposing solutions. • Maintains, inspects and repairs equipment. • Inspects the equipment or the environment. • Verifies 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. • Supports managing IR activities to confirm the property infrastructure and applications systems are functional at all times. • Verifies 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 • Supports determining 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. 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 complete property projects on schedule and according to specification. • Verifies problems are correctly reported, routed, tracked and solved, with the system user being informed of situation at all times. • Verifies proper asset management. • Performs on-site monitoring of all projects. Demonstrating and Applying IR 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 and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. • 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.