Director of Information Technology

Monarch Casino & Resort•Reno, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Information Technology is a leader focused on streamlining operations while implementing new technology to advance the Atlantis for our guests and Team Members. This position will establish, plan, and direct the overall operations and goals for the Information Technology department, ensuring the department provides efficient and effective technical support service. Atlantis is recommended by Forbes Travel Guide with a Four-Star Spa. Atlantis is rated by AAA as a Four Diamond resort; less than five percent of the nearly 31,000 properties approved by AAA achieve this Four Diamond designation. The Atlantis Steakhouse received Forbes 4 Stars and Bistro Napa restaurant at Atlantis is recommended by Forbes Travel Guide and consistently receives the highest ratings by TripAdvisor. Since 2000 Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa restaurants at Atlantis have received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Atlantis was the first casino in northern Nevada to launch an organics recycling program, single-stream recycling program, and biodiesel fuel recycling program, and has been awarded the prestigious top rating of Four Green Globes by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) and is recognized as a property that demonstrates national leadership and excellence in the practice of water, energy, and environmental efficiency to reduce environmental impacts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and certifications in related areas of technology or equivalent experience
10+ years in hospitality and/or gaming IT
Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems
Proactive – always looking for ways to improve the company
Personable – ability to work with varying personalities, and skill sets
Ability to manage individuals and projects
Strong prioritization skills, to address highest impacting projects
Must be 21 or older
Must be able to acquire and maintain a Gaming Card in all of company’s jurisdictions
Must adhere to all appearance standards, including but not limited to no "visible" tattoos/piercings or unnatural hair and nail colors.

Responsibilities

Directs the Information Technology and Audio-Visual departments
Leads, motivates and directs the efforts of project management and other staff responsible for developing and executing corporate strategic initiatives or major projects.
Ensures the safe, timely and economic completion of major projects.
Provides leadership, management, delivery and coordination of activities required to enable and support the property
Interacts with other departments to determine their requirements and to understand their perceived levels of customer service
Manages employees including assessing employee performance and identifies training and development opportunities for employees.
Develops and implements employee performance improvement and career planning actions
Manages vendors and partners.
Provides regular upper management level communication on status of projects/initiatives
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company
Works with management to develop plans, forecasts, and budgets for the I.T. department
Working practice and knowledge of internal infrastructure, systems, and networking
Performs related duties as assigned.