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Head of IT - Utrecht

Odyssey Hotel Group HQ Utrecht

  • Fulltime, 36 - 38 uur p/w
  • MBO/HBO
  • 2 - 5 jaar ervaring
  • Taal: EN
  • Leidinggevend
  • IT
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A FAST – GROWING ORGANISATION?

JOIN US AS HEAD OF IT AT OUR HEADQUARTERS


ABOUT ODYSSEY

We are The Odyssey Hotel Group, Europe’s most ambitious hotel operator and the team behind many famous global hospitality names. We partner with Marriott, IHG, and Accor to develop exceptional properties across various brands, from Holiday Express to Marriott's Autograph collection. Powered by over 700 employees and supported by ActivumSG as our major shareholder, our purpose is to create wonderful stories through a passion for unique and locally inspired hotel design and attention to every detail. We achieve this through a culture of enabling and empowering our teams to be masters of the art of hospitality.


THE POSITION

The Head of IT will oversee IT operations within the Odyssey Hotel Group, 20+ hotels in multiple countries, ensuring our technology supports business goals. This role involves managing IT projects, integrating software systems, maintaining IT infrastructure, and collaborating with vendors together with an IT Coordinator. 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITITES

  • Lead the IT department along with the IT Coordinator.
  • Manage IT operations across 20+ hotels, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement IT strategies that support hotel operations and enhance guest experiences.
  • Oversee the integration of Property Management Systems (PMS) and other hospitality systems to ensure seamless connectivity and functionality.
  • Ensure the robustness and security of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases.
  • Work closely with hotel operations teams to understand and address their IT needs and challenges.
  • Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop and manage the IT budget, including capital expenditure and operational costs.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in hospitality IT and recommend improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to IT security and data protection.

  • HOW YOU’LL DO IT

    • By being a warm and helpful communicator and being people-oriented.
    • With the ability to put things in perspective.
    • Thinking out of the box to create unique experiences.
    • By being a great team player and being proactive.


    WHAT YOU’LL BRING

    • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
    • Experience in IT management, preferably within the hospitality industry.
    • Proven experience in running software integration projects.
    • Knowledge of hospitality IT architecture, including how PMS connects with other systems.
    • Experience in dealing with multiple vendors and managing vendor relationships.
    • Demonstrated experience in managing an IT budget effectively.
    • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Knowledge of IT management software and other relevant tools.


    WHY THIS ROLE AT ODYSSEY?

    The advantage of joining via Odyssey means that you’ll be empowered to be your very best. Together we grow. You get the opportunity to grow to our other brands and headquarters.

    • Attractive benefits package.
    • Employee discount rates in more than 8000 hotels, for you and your family.
    • Your personal development taken seriously. You have the option to grow within our diverse hotel brands and our headquarters.
    • Access to diverse resources through Empowr for personal well-being support.
    • Room for your ideas and creativity - your vision is important to us.
    • Working from a beautiful location, as all our hotels are well designed.
    • Working in a dynamic and expanding work environment where no day is the same.
    • A culture where great colleagues become true friends.
    • Diversity in the work and tasks and getting involved in projects.
    • The chance to work with a dynamic and innovative team in a leading hospitality company.

    INTERESTED?

    Please apply via this vacancy and our colleagues from the Talent team will contact you as soon as possible. 

    We look forward to receiving your application!

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