> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/343425-area-technology-manager-uk-i-franchised](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/343425-area-technology-manager-uk-i-franchised). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Area Technology Manager - UK&I (Franchised) - **Company:** InterContinental Hotels Group - **Location:** Windsor, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Microsoft Software, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology - **Published:** June 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.ihg.com//en/job-details/?jobref=Area+Technology+Manager+%e2%80%93+UKandI+Franchised%7cGB%7c164048 ## About the Role * 5+ years' experience in technology management or IT-related roles * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills * Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language * Experience working in multi-site environments (hospitality, travel, retail or similar) * Strong communication and relationship-building capability * Broad understanding of IT infrastructure and systems (e.g. networks, security, Microsoft technologies) * Knowledge of hotel systems (e.g. PMS, POS, Wi-Fi, in-room technology) * Experience within hospitality and/or franchise business models (highly desirable) * Proactive, engaging personality with ability to influence without authority * Flexibility to travel extensively and work in a dynamic environment ## Description We're seeking an Area Technology Manager - UK&I (Franchised) to join our team in Windsor or Branston, UK. This is a field-based role and travel is business-dependent. This role acts as the primary technology business partner to franchised hotels across the UK & Ireland, working closely with owners, General Managers and internal stakeholders to drive hotel performance and guest satisfaction through technology. It is a highly stakeholder-led role, focused on influencing adoption of IHG technology solutions, ensuring compliance with brand standards, and acting as the key intermediary between hotels and IHG's technology organisation., * Partnering with divisional leadership, hotel General Managers, and owners * Acting as the primary liaison between hotels and IHG technology teams * Driving adoption of IHG technology standards and solutions * Supporting new hotel openings and conversions from a technology perspective * Ensuring systems, security, and technology compliance across hotels * Identifying opportunities to improve operational performance through technology * Influencing and supporting hotel stakeholders in technology decision-making * Leading and engaging the Hotel IT Manager community (indirectly) * Supporting rollout and engagement of new technology initiatives * Building strong relationships across owners, franchisees, and internal teams This role has a direct impact on hotel performance, guest satisfaction, and successful deployment of technology across approximately 350+ franchised hotels in the UK & Ireland. ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Autism in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/427-autism-in-tech) - [Smart, Connected, Unexpected: The Wild Side of IoT and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1113-smart-connected-unexpected-the-wild-side-of-iot-and-ai) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green) - [ WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1365-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Guide for Expats Living in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/355-guide-for-expats-living-in-the-uk)