What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate IT Director position at First Hospitality?
What's in it for you...
- Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
- Paid time off available from DAY 1!
- Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
- 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
- Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
- Professional development and promotion opportunities!
What you'll be doing...
The Corporate IT Director will work closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to manage and enhance the company's IT operations, focusing on financial and business applications, innovation, automation, vendor management, and compliance. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of technology with business processes, optimizing IT budgets, leading project management efforts, and maintaining robust network infrastructure. Proficiency with the Microsoft platform, including Excel, SharePoint, Teams. and Power BI, is essential.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to...
Compliance and Security:
- Develop IT policies to maintain data security, integrity, and privacy across the organization. Regularly conduct IT audits in collaboration with internal teams to ensure adherence to compliance standards. Implement data management strategies that safeguard corporate data assets while ensuring accessibility and availability. Focus on strengthening cybersecurity measures to defend against emerging threats and maintain regulatory compliance.
Strategic IT Management & Innovation:
- Collaborate with the CTO to shape and execute an IT strategy that supports the company's goals. Focus on identifying automation opportunities across departments like finance, HR, and marketing to drive efficiency. Lead the design and deployment of tools like RPA and workflow management systems to streamline processes and minimize manual tasks. Ensure all automation initiatives comply with industry regulations and internal standards.
Business Applications and Project Management:
- Manage and support the integration of financial systems and enterprise applications, focusing on optimizing their performance. Work closely with finance and other business units to enhance usability and ensure seamless system integration. Lead IT projects from start to finish, ensuring they meet scope, time, and budget requirements. Oversee software upgrades and migrations, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruptions during transitions.
Vendor Management:
- Build strong relationships with IT vendors to secure quality service and the best value for the company. Negotiate and manage contracts and SLAs to ensure vendors meet performance expectations. Stay updated on new technologies from vendors that could benefit the company’s IT capabilities. Conduct regular reviews of vendor
About First Hospitality…
Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.
