COLUMBUS HOSPITALITY, LLC Hiring for IT Manager Job at Columbus, OH Full Time

Do you love working with others? Does making people happy excite you?

At Columbus Hospitality Management, we have a passion for people and the hospitality industry. At CHM, we believe in cultivating our culture of “people are the bottom line” by embracing our associates through Employee Morale Building, Respect, Accountability, Communication, and Engagement. Our vision of genuine hospitality is rooted in our Midwest values and embraced every day as an opportunity to make a difference in our guests’ and each other’s lives

What would I be doing?

As the IT Manager you would be responsible for the daily operation of the companies IT systems in conjunction with business unit General Managers, Vendors, and Managed Services Providers. The position aids the Sr. Project and IT Resources Manager in IT long range planning, policy development, and budgeting.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Information Technology

• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware in conjunction with Managed Services Providers.

• Supervise and advise of the selection, implementation, and daily operation of all IT systems, ensuring dependable daily operation
• Work closely with all business units, translating their business requirements into technological solutions and ensuring those solutions align with objectives and values
• Serve as a support partner and resource for pre-opening IT needs of business units
• Discuss technology goals with leadership, make suggestions, implement, and manage solutions
• Manage technology vendor relationships including selection, integration, daily operation, and billing
• Train stakeholders as needed to assure IT systems are being used as designed and to their fullest capabilities. If direct training is not possible, recommend or provide resources for training
• Oversee Cybersecurity and PCI Compliance within the constraints of owners
• Utilize best practices in policy management and communication to configure companies Azure, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams sites and other related software
• Develop recommendations and implement new hardware and software based on organizational need and technology trends
• Ensure data integrity, systems security, and backups by establishing policies and procedures.
• Supply technical guidance to other major functions in the organization
• Supply technology vision and IT leadership for the organization
• Monitor daily backups of files and servers to ensure completion
• Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Training
• Manage Microsoft 365 including “Teams” and Distribution Lists. Establish greater connectivity throughout the organization using the Microsoft platforms in which we have invested

Projects

• Serves as a resource to the Sr. Project and IT Resources Manager and Project Managers In:
  • Researching vendors
  • Aiding in design of IT Systems
  • Communicating IT requirements and options
  • Aiding in project budgets
  • Directly manage ‘IT Only’ projects
  • Participate in project meetings and calls

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in IT management
• Overall knowledge of IT systems with a focus on hospitality IT systems including Property Management, Point of Sale, Sales and Catering, Staff/Guest Communications, and other related software
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Friendly and approachable

Physical Requirements:

These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit for extended periods, walk, lift to 35 pounds, talk and hear/listen. The associate is frequently required to stand, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

Travel:

Local and regional travel is required with the occasional overnight trip. This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid Driver’s license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.

Columbus Hospitality Management is a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.