Director of Technology Innovation & Data (Cluster Role)

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

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About the location:Four Seasons Hotel and Residences is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons Hotel and a six- floor of 250,000 square foot luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. The Hotel introduces several unique dining outlets to the city, including a Cantonese restaurant, lobby and rooftop pool bars, and an all-day dining restaurant with sweeping views of the Petronas Twin Towers. The Hotel will also offer an executive lounge for business travelers, a serene spa, wellness-focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s endless skyline. Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace will create an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below.

The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is looking for top talent to join the team.

About Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The Golden Triangle neighborhood, Kuala Lumpur’s thriving business and financial district, will soon see the opening of the new Four Seasons Hotel and Residences. The Hotel is part of a 65-storey mixed-use tower that will include 242 Four Seasons Private Residences, 27 serviced apartments, a 209-key Four Seasons Hotel and a five-floor, 300,000 square foot luxury retail podium, collectively known as Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur.

The latest addition to the city’s dramatic skyline and a vibrant hub for both business and leisure travelers, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be conveniently located in close proximity to the city’s major attractions, including the Petronas Twin Towers and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Often referred to as a “city within a city,” the KLCC will offer designer shopping, fine dining, and the best of the city’s electric nightlife. The Hotel will also overlook the KLCC Park and be directly connected to the esplanade, allowing guests to take full advantage of the Park’s 50 acres of green space, including lush gardens, fountains, waterfalls, a wading pool, and jogging track.

An exciting addition to Kuala Lumpur’s culinary scene, the Hotel will introduce several unique dining outlets to the city, including a Cantonese restaurant, lobby and rooftop pool bars, and an all-day dining restaurant with sweeping views of the Petronas Twin Towers.

The Hotel will also offer an executive lounge for business travelers, a serene spa, wellness-focused fitness centre and rooftop infinity pool offering panoramic views of Kuala Lumpur’s endless skyline. Lush landscaping around the rooftop pool and terrace will create an urban oasis, echoing the greenery of the KLCC Park below.

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will offer both international and regional travelers an urban complement to the existing Four Seasons Resort in Malaysia, the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Langkawi.

About Four Seasons

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service. Currently operating 105 hotels and private residences in major city centers and resort destination in 43 countries, and with more than 60 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.

Director of Technology Innovation & Data (Cluster Role)

The Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Director of Technology Innovation & Data (Cluster Role), managing the IT and related aspects of the hotel's operation of both Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Four Seasons Resort Langkawi. The position will be based at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, but will be expected to undertake travel as necessary for the successful completion of the assignment.

Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a member of the Finance Division, the Director of Technology Innovation & Data works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience. The Director of Technology Innovation & Data will be responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems, data and voice communications activities at property. Will also forecast technology requirements and upgrades to existing technology to improve effectiveness of installed systems. Must be able to execute hotel and corporate systems strategies.

Job Descriptions:

Ensure critical systems, specifically Front Office Property Management System, Call Accounting, HSIA, PABX and Food & Beverage Point of Sales computer systems are available twenty-four (24) hours per day.

Establish and maintain user procedures and hardware familiarization for all systems. Establish and maintain system security procedures consistent with control requirements and corporate policy.

Maintain accurate records of system files, software and hardware issues and service requirements.

Maintain effective support for end user support process, other systems, including back office, sales & catering and human resources applications or any other property application.

Knowledge of specific hospitality industry applications and interfaces (i.e. Opera, Delphi, Back Office, Spa, HR systems, etc) is desirable.

Responsible for network support & security of Hotel network, Active Directory maintenance, Server Infrastructure maintenance, Network Infrastructure maintenance – wired & wireless, Network protection & failover tools implementation (Firewall, web security, multi-homing devices, etc).

Administer connection to global VPN and other communication tools Establish and maintain, test and monitor backup plan for all systems to ensure protection from loss of data and ensure backups are carried out in accordance with corporate and local policies. Maintain and promote Four Seasons core technology standards as outlined in the Four Seasons IT Core Standards notes database.

As required, participate in and lead the co-ordination of new systems acquisitions, corporate initiated major projects and technology implementations.

Good knowledge and support for Desktop OS and applications.

Provide direct guest support and quality support to function rooms and conference services.

Administers IT related maintenance and services contracts and take a leadership role in establishing scope of the maintenance and services contracts, contract negotiations and bidding process.

Recommend new applications as requested by hotels to streamline business processes and improve workflow.

Negotiate and execute computer and data communications contracts to ensure compliance with their requirements.

Implement technology “best practices” from other Four Seasons properties that are workable.

Establish product lifecycle management for hardware/software and 10-year capital planning for technology.

Prepare IT operating budgets, IT capital budgets, and able to discuss and present a business case for all IT expenses.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

A University or College degree with a Major in IT is required.

Must have five years of experience in hotel IT with a minimum of two years of experience as a Director of IT.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience managing large converged wired and wireless networking (over 4000 of network ports).

Applicants must also have strong Project Management and knowledge of hospitality applications, PMS, HSIA, POS, etc.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent training and development opportunities

Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms

Complimentary employee meals

Work Type: Full Time

Join Our Team

Join a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, creativity and a commitment to the highest quality of service. Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur provides guests with a haven of serenity and luxury in a bustling city. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.

What to expect: You will……

Be a champion of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work

Derive a sense of pride in work well done

Be recognized for excellence

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