IT Manager

As IT Manager, I fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people
reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them, plus our values
of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional
hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
By embracing the Six Senses vision and values, I will deliver an exceptional
experience for guests and develop hosts to be the very best they can be.
In this role, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of
the IT department to provide exceptional products and services within brand
operating standards. I will ensure that all set policies, procedures, best
practices are in place and rigorously enforced. I will diagnose hardware and
software problems and replace defective components and perform data backups
and disaster recovery operations; maintain, administer computer networks and
related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software,
applications software, and all configurations.
I will plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect
data, software, and hardware; operate master consoles to monitor the
performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer
network access and use. I will ensure to perform routine network startup and
shutdown procedures and maintain control records.
I will design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and
operating system software. Recommend changes to improve systems and network
configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such
changes. Confer with network users about how to solve existing system
problems. Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to
be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. I
will focus on the rejuvenation of the room experience ensuring IT services and
products will be constantly assessed to remain relevant and in keeping with
Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
Interaction and communications between departments under my control and other
departments within the resort are clear and effectively maintained to support
the smooth running of the resort. I will perform any additional duties given
to me by the Director of Finance and/or General Manager. Qualification :
To execute the position of IT Manager, I have the required qualifications,
technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels
with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a MCSE
certification and more than three years’ experience in a similar hotel
operational role.
I am a personally involved, visible and proactive leader with excellent
organizational skills, capable of providing focused direction and continuing
to establish the property’s prominent position within the market. I possess a
well-developed capability for strategic decision-making and a track record of
proven results in the areas of operational excellence, customer and host
satisfaction and profit.
In terms of IT management, I have an intuitive sense of product and service
quality, a passion for excellence and an understanding of the sophisticated
needs of the luxury customer.
My financial acumen positions me as a business savvy leader with demonstrated
financial understanding and interpretation of reports plus cost and inventory
control.
From a people management perspective, I am a responsive, engaged and
interactive leader, capable of building strong positive relationships with
hosts that results in a shared vision of success for the operation,
demonstrated ability to leverage shared resources, undertake training as
needed and to manage through influence.
Technical skills include very strong design skills, concept skills, expert
knowledge of the Microsoft XP Suite, strong working knowledge of SMS ‎2003,
Microsoft Sharepoint Services and Veritas Backup Exec Anti-virus & Spyware
tools and Intrusion Prevention and Detection solutions.
I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge
of the local language and customs.
I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines,
rules and regulations, brand and operating standards, facilities and services.
Accommodation Provided : Yes Benefit : Local Six Senses Benefits Job
Code : SSDUN HR Contact : Six Senses Southern Dunes The Red Sea
[email protected]
Job Type: Full-time