Chief Technology Officer - Hospitality/Travel

Purpose of the Job :

The Position will head & drive the information technology and digital strategy vertical . Will focus on developing strategies for the company to maximise customer experience and future proofing the organisation.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

Operations :

- Take charge of information technology for the organisation including, IT infrastructure internal IT operations.

- Work closely with the CEO and Operations to build technology solutions to create a differentiating factor for company.

- Identify, evaluate, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and projected future needs.

- Perform vendor evaluation, product selection, and negotiate contracts for the acquisition and maintenance of hardware, software and network services

- Manage and optimize infrastructure assets to deliver operational excellence while meeting financial targets.

- Managed enterprise IT Systems,

Digital Strategy :

- To develop company-wide digital strategies for company, in accordance with business priorities; to coordinate cross-department digital initiatives; define project specifications to initiate, plan and implement new digital projects; and monitor implementation of all digital projects enhancing customer experience and profitability

- To define digital strategy direction in key segments

- To identify potential digital business opportunity in consultation with different departments

- To establish business goals in consultation with business heads

Candidate Profile :

- Computer Science Engineer with an MBAs preferably based in south India with diverse experience spanning 15 - 22 years experience in MNC. Should have managed cross functional teams while heading the IT Department or should have managed a P&L in an IT Company

Person profile :

- Should have sound knowledge of enterprise IT systems. Hands on Experience with Oracle Applications would be a Plus

- Should have demonstrated experience in leading strategic projects while demonstrating ROI and future proofing the business

- Should have a mindset of a consumer of Technology

- Demonstrable maturity, professionalism and gravitas

- Ability to recognize the value and responsibility of working in a team, actively supports and develops team members, quick to Identify and problem solve any issues

- Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions ability to generate effective and pragmatic solutions to new situations and problems as they are presented

- Ability to inspire confidence of the Board members and other senior managers through timely delivery of information and plans.

- Strong working knowledge of employment law issues, and the ability to apply these to a variety of situations using a pragmatic and common sense approach

- Effectively plans ahead to anticipate problems, plans for worst-case and best-case scenarios

- Makes sensible, intelligent decisions and deadline driven situations

- Demonstrate passion - approaches all tasks in an enthusiastic way. Committed to upholding professional standards

- Takes responsibility for own actions and visibly support the senior leadership team and their agenda

- Results-focused - understands what is important to staff, clients and management - is committed to achieving goals. Tenacious approach to delivery, quality of output and organisation

- Ability to explain detailed legal information to staff in a straightforward way

- Display integrity - is sincere in own behaviour and in dealings with others

- Self motivated and self aware - recognizes own strengths and weaknesses and is committed to personal development

Salary : INR 40,00,000 and above

Industry : Hospitality, Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, IT Services

Functional Area : Information Technology

Role Category : Senior Management

Position Reporting to : CEO

Role : Head/VP/GM-HR