Senior Manager, Field Technology Growth Delivery - Asia Pacific (APACx)

From smartphone capabilities like Digital Key to connected rooms that allow for integrated entertainment, temperature, and lighting controls, Hilton’s Field Technology Opening team is responsible for creating the hospitality experience of the future – for our guests, owners, and Team Members. Through innovative technology development and deployment, this team ensures Hilton has the technology needed to support our continued growth in Asia Pacific while remaining at the forefront of hospitality technology innovation.This position will be based at Japan Regional Office - Shinjuku, Tokyo.How You Will Make An ImpactYour role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.Overall responsibility for all communication activities relating to the delivery of technology and deployment activities for new opening and conversion hotel projects mainly in South-Asia region and as required in Asia Pacific (APACx, excluding Greater China & Mongolia)Introduce the Hilton Technology standards to owners and ownership groups in the regionGuide ownership in all aspects of the opening process to coordinate the implementation of the Hilton’s Property Management, Sales, Revenue and other hotel systems and 3rd party systems according to standardsConduct a combination of conference calls, meetings and visits as required and maintain regular communication with relevant project team membersFacilitate execution of the Hilton Information Systems (HITS) agreement with hotel ownershipWork with ownership and vendors to ensure hardware order is approved, delivered, and installedLiaise with Implementation Project Manager and 3rd party vendors to ensure delivery of systems according to the project planCollaborate with owners’ technology or project team, Brand Pre-Opening team, and vendors to ensure the systems are set up according to standardsMonitor the ‘go-live’ process, ensuring all tasks are completed on scheduleConduct project review meeting and monitor customer satisfaction for all completed projectsEnsure delivery of pre-opening and conversion projects on compliance, on budget and on timeWHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FITYou Have These Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent 10 years of professional work experience in technology or related fields5 years of management experienceHospitality-based business, with a mix of experience from operational and technology rolesProficiency in both Japanese and English languages (at business level) to support the APACx marketsEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to analyze financial data, manage budgets and report to agreed timelinesAbility to understand and operate under different business models that Hilton operates in like managed, franchised and othersExcellent interpersonal skills to build trust and confidence to motivate and influence othersDemonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and absolute discretion with sensitive informationAbility to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement actions required to achieve functional goalsStrong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems and develop problem solving skills in othersAbility to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple and concurrent demandsAdaptable to change and be a team playerAbility to collaborate with others and act in an objective manner to stay on track to achieve common goalsStrong project management skills including ability to manage details through to completion and ensure deadlines are metAble to read and understand network drawings, architectural construction documents and IT standards and all other criteria established by Hilton to determine the physical requirements of all brandsExcellent general knowledge of IT standards and methods and specific knowledge pertaining to Hilton Technology standards of Full and Focused Service hotelsCommunicate openly and honestly with Hilton’s partners, maintain a good working relationship with them, able to deal with problems when confronted with a design and construction issue which does not meet Hilton requirementsWilling to travel (around 20 to 50% and depending on project requirements), sometimes at short notice, depending on the work schedule What It Is Like Working For HiltonHilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!Work LocationsHilton - Regional Office - TokyoScheduleFull-timeBrandHilton CorporateJob LevelManagerJobTechnology