IT Executive

**Company Description**
Located on Anna Salai Road, opposite Metro Station, ibis Chennai City Center - An Accor Brand is 20 minutes by metro to the Chennai Airport. The hotel features a well-equipped fitness center, ‘The Hub’ lobby level bar and ‘Spice It’, a multi-cuisine 24-hour restaurant with the longest breakfast from 4 AM to noon. The well-designed rooms feature high-speed free WiFi, LED TV, safe deposit, tea and coffee amenities along with a mini fridge. The bathrooms are well-fitted with health faucets and shower cubicles. Located next to the Gemini flyover, within a radius of 0.6 mi from the US Consulate, Apollo Hospital, Spencers Plaza & Express Avenue Mall, the hotel is an ideal destination for guests. The hotel also has a multi-cuisine restaurant. Guests can avail of a long breakfast from 4 AM until noon. It is a convenient base for travelers, being 1.2 mi away from one of the country's leading hospitals -Sankara Nethralaya and 3.1 mi away from Chennai Central and Egmore Railway Station. The nearest airport is Chennai Airport, 9.9 mi away.
**Job Description** Department : IT**

**Designation : IT Executive**

**Reports To : IT Manager**

**Prime Function**:

- Coordinate with external clients to meet Information System objectives.
- Analyze user needs and establish policies and procedures for the information systems.
- Any matter which may affect the interests of **the hotel **should be brought to the attention of the Management.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**_
Information Systems Planning_**
- Plan, direct and control all day-to-day information systems functions.
- Plan and approve equipment and software purchases related to systems (operating systems, related software, storage devices, etc.).
- Analyze user needs & establish trends.

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People Management_**
- Ensure that all personnel are kept well informed of department’s objectives and policies.
- Motivate and develop the team to ensure smooth functioning of the department and promote teamwork.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all the departments.
- Respond to queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.

**_
Financial Management_**
- Identify optimal, cost-effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same.
- Conduct periodic and annual inventory audits of the equipment & recommend replacement of equipment if required.

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Operational Management_**
- Ensure that all software licensing laws are adhered to.
- To install computer systems, ensure that back up systems operate effectively, enable technology support for all departments and contribute to organizational policy with regard to quality standards.
- Establish and maintain seamless co-ordination & co-operation with all departments of the hotel to ensure maximum cooperation, productivity, morale and guest service.
- To assign duties, inspect work, and investigate complaints regarding service and equipment and hence take corrective action.
- Coordinate operations with Department Coordinators, Supervisors and other Departmental Managers to ensure operational readiness, efficiency in resource utilization and the prompt delivery of services.
- Ensure to manage the personnel involved in database management, network administration and user support services and also concerned in meeting administrative and operational needs.
- Liaise with professional organizations and equipment manufacturers to ensure utilization of current principles and techniques.