Corporate Vice President of Information Technology

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Tampa, FL

22h

About The Position

The Vice President of Technology will serve as Mainsail’s senior technology leader, responsible for defining and guiding the company’s technology strategy in support of operational excellence, scalable growth, cybersecurity, and an elevated guest experience. This person will be responsible for strategic planning for technology infrastructure, information system assets, data management, and enterprise security. This role is a business-oriented leadership role that ensures technology decisions align with Mainsail’s operating philosophy, brands, and growth strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems or an equivalent business degree
A minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology
A minimum of 3 years in data strategy and data management
Experience in travel and hospitality software technology systems/products
A minimum of 4 years of experience implementing and managing customer-facing web and mobile applications
Minimum of 15 years of progressive technology leadership experience
Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate communications, objectives, and tasks between internal and external resources
Able to influence and make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Demonstrated success supporting growth, openings, or a multi-property environment
Highly proficient in contract negotiations, contract maintenance, and vendor management

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Marriott hotel technology requirements and systems is a plus
At least 4 years of prior experience in hospitality, retail, multi-unit, or service-driven businesses strongly preferred
At least 3 years’ experience operating within lean, entrepreneurial cultures (not only large enterprises)

Responsibilities

Define and maintain a multi-year enterprise technology strategy and roadmap aligned with company growth, new developments, renovations, and transitions
Establish clear technology principles to guide decision-making (simplicity, scalability, security, ROI)
Balance innovation with operational stability; avoid unnecessary complexity
Define the right internal vs. outsourced technology model
Engage and manage third-party partners and manage service providers effectively
Ensure appropriate frameworks are in place without overengineering the organization
Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Development, and Brand Leadership
Establish and manage a governance operating model, including data ownership, stewardship, and accountability for: System selection and retirement, Vendor evaluation and performance, Project prioritization and capital allocation
Serve as executive steward for technology standards while respecting property-level operational realities
Ensure data supports audit readiness, cybersecurity, and regulatory controls
Provide strategic oversight (not day-to-day administration) of: PMS, POS, revenue, sales & catering, guest-facing platforms, Finance, procurement, and data platforms
Ensure systems are integrated, secure, and aligned to position Mainsail to scale in growth
Identify opportunities to simplify or rationalize overlapping technologies
Serve as executive owner for: Cybersecurity posture and vendor oversight, PCI compliance and data privacy, Disaster recovery and business continuity, User access controls, and information security policies
Partner with Development and Operations teams to ensure technology readiness for new builds, acquisitions, and transitions
Provide standards and playbook solutions for every project
Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and subject matter experts
Participate in hiring, succession planning, and workforce strategy
Provide performance feedback, evaluations, and recognition
Coordinate communications, objectives, and tasks between internal and external resources
Influence and make sound judgments quickly
Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
Work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
Highly proficient in contract negotiations, contract maintenance, and vendor management
Other duties as assigned