IT MANAGER - W BARCELONA

Job Number Job Category Information Technology Location W Barcelona, Placa de la Rosa dels Vents 1, Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain VIEW ON MAP Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely? N Relocation? N Position Type Management JOB SUMMARY Contributes general knowledge and skill in technology to provide first-and some second-level support including break-fix (repairs, installations, maintenance of systems).
Generally, works within well-established guidelines to complete routine tasks.
Responsible for performing repairs, installations and maintenance for property-based systems with a particular area.
Has knowledge of sophisticated technology equipment/processes.
CANDIDATE PROFILE  Experience Required.
• 8-10 years’ experience in the Information on Technology or related professional area.
• Need to have the appropriate qualifications and technical expertise.
• Communication is critical as you will deal with Guests.
• At least 5 years of experience in Marriot is necessary to understand the various IT systems and infrastructure.
• Having a ‘Guest-first’ mentality is needed to be successful in this role.
Preferred.
• Spanish language but not mandatory.
• System-related professional certifications desired.
• Some experience of Luxury hotel operations.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES.
- Managing Technology Needs within Budget Targets  - Assists and/or provides input to IT Leadership for CAPEX and department operating budgets based on anticipated IT projects and property support/needs requirements.
- Confirms that property follows appropriate Marriot international Policies (MIPs) and Information Security Manuals (ISMs).
Implements solutions as directed to resolve discrepancies  - Places equipment orders as directed relating to personal computers, telecommunications, local servers/networks, processes invoices for the property.
- Conducts periodic inventories of applications and hardware; prepares reports as requested.
- Confirms that technology assets are secured.
- Complies with technology-related vendor contracts.
- Building and Sustaining relationships with Customers.
- Writes and presents proposals, analyses, project plans, cost models, etc.
in written and/or oral formats.
- Provides customer service to associates at dedicated property.
- Responds to inquiries from customers/vendors/peer group.
- Assists in disaster recovery and business continuity as it relates to technology.
- Provides technical guidance.
- Escalates problems as appropriate through direct supervisor, CLS IT Field and/or Marriot IT resources.
- Images desktops, installs new software applications, applies patches, maps drive to appropriate server/network.
- Moves/adds/changes PCs/peripherals, migrating data when necessary.
- Performs routine desktop backup as scheduled or directed.
- Confirms technology security (i.
., encryption, patch deployment) and technology compliance (i.
., Quarterly ID Audits, MAARK2) measures are in place.
- Supports unit infrastructure (servers, switches, router, APs etc.) and engages appropriate MI IT and/or Vendor resources.
- Assists in creating and maintaining secure server environment.
Performs server backups and routine preventative maintenance.
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