Luxury Hotel IT Manager Job in Nairobi, Kenya

An International 5-star Hotel in Nairobi is looking for an experienced IT Manager. 

The successful candidate’s main responsibility is to assist the management and users on the effective operation of IT Equipment management, Infrastructure, network, Security, hotel operational system and other Systems. 

Prior experience in Hospitality is HIGHLY desirable. Hindu speaking is a MUST.

Key Responsibilities;

• Plan and implement technology related processes, systems, and office automation systems.


• Maintain IT systems, management of software & hardware, 24-hour coverage for hotel.


• Produce strategic, tactical IT business plans, capital & operating budgets.


• Analyze software and hardware problems to detect/correct deficiencies, malfunctions and irregularities.


• Prepare, recommend, and implement procedures designed to ensure data back-up and recovery, protect database from loss or damage in case of system failure.


• Manage contracts with IT vendors, consultants, service providers, review maintenance contracts to ensure accuracy and project completion.


• Evaluate and define hotel and user requirements to determine feasibility of requested enhancements.


• Installation of software and hardware upgrades, compliance with the companies Corporate and legal requirements related to software licensing agreements.


• Develop training programs to increase user knowledge of systems to ensure high degree of computer proficiency.


• Ensure compliance with established procedures, systems security, contingency plans, internal controls and standards.

Qualifications;

• Minimum Education of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.


• Hindu Speaking is a MUST.


• Minimum of 4-5 years of IT supervisory experience in medium-large organisation is essential.


• Knowledge in management of Hospitality Standard Systems and other applications used in the Hospitality business is an advantage.


• Have Excellent English communication skills – both written and spoken.


• Posses Professional disposition with excellent interpersonal skills.

Monthly Gross Salary: Ksh.80, 000 – 120,000/= + Medical cover (Approx. 800 – 1200 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 12th October 2015    

Applications:

To apply, please follow the Link: 

Blixen Court, Karen road, 

Karen.
 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****