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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Technology - **Company:** Four Seasons Hotels Limited - **Location:** East Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Delphi (Programming Language), VoIP, Databases, Data Transmissions, Network Architecture, Web Application Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), HR Software, Information Technology, Network Support - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://fourseasons.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/Four-Seasons-Silicon-Valley/Director-of-Information-Technology_REQ10387977-1 ## About the Role * Five years of experience in luxury hotel/resort IT * Minimum two years experience as Hotel Director of IT * University or College degree, major in IT * Project Management and knowledge of hospitality applications, PMS, HSIA, POS are assets * Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation ## Description * Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems, data and voice communications activities at property. * Forecast technology requirements and upgrades to existing technology to improve effectiveness of installed systems. * Execute hotel and corporate systems strategies People - * Maintain harmonious and professional relationship with all departments and Home Office. * Comply with and enforce Four Seasons' Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact. * Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate to all levels of management. * Must be able to assist hotel guests with technical requirements and issues. * Actively participate in quarterly Regional Systems meetings and shared ideas and best practices. * Experience in Project Management, hospitality applications, PMS, HSIA, POS, is preferred. * Must be able to provide high levels of service and support to admin users as per contracted Service Level Agreement. Product - * 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). * 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. * Assist the Director of Finance in administering all 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. Profit - * Be a business manager. 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