Senior Manager, Hotel IT Service Excellence MEAPAC

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Job Description

As the Senior Manager for Hotel IT Service Excellence, you will lead the strategic transformation of technical support and hotel relationship management for all Luxury & Lifestyle hotels in your region (MEAPAC). You will serve as the primary liaison between hotel operations and support services, ensuring exceptional service delivery, proactive issue resolution, and continuous improvement in support quality. This role is pivotal in driving hotel satisfaction, operational excellence, and brand integrity across the Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio.

• Escalation & Relationship Management Serve as the primary regional escalation contact for all Luxury & Lifestyle hotel support matters, ensuring swift and effective resolution. Cultivate and sustain trusted partnerships with hotel owners, General Managers, and regional leadership teams. Represent and champion hotel-specific operational needs, ensuring alignment with global service standards and strategic priorities.
• Quality Assurance and Service Excellence. Design and implement regional quality control frameworks for Level 1 support. Lead regular audits and performance reviews to ensure service excellence. Partner with service providers to elevate support capabilities and responsiveness.
• Proactive Problem Management and Trend Analysis. Identify systemic challenges and recurring issues across the Luxury & Lifestyle hotel portfolio, ensuring they are addressed before impacting operations. Lead cross-functional initiatives to resolve persistent problems and enhance service delivery. Monitor support trends to inform strategic improvements and foster a culture of continuous enhancement and operational resilience.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting. Oversee regional dashboards and KPIs for support performance. Provide actionable insights to senior leadership and hotel stakeholders. Use data to drive strategic decisions and optimize support operations.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication. Facilitate clear communication across hotels, support teams, and leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and consistent service standards.

Key Input Goals

• Regional escalation framework and resolution protocols
• Quality audit program and training roadmap
• Monthly and quarterly performance reports with actionable insights
• Hotel satisfaction improvement plan
• Strategic relationship management framework

Key Output Goals

• Reduction in escalation volume and resolution time
• Improvement in first-contact resolution rates
• Increase in hotel satisfaction scores
• Decrease in recurring technical issues
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement and trust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Hospitality Management, or related field
• At least 8+ years experience in technical account management or similar role
• Proven experience in escalation management and quality assurance
• Experience working with luxury hotel brands and high-touch service environments
• Strong background in stakeholder management and relationship building
• Experience in training and guiding support teams
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Customer-centric mindset with focus on service excellence
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments
• Fluency in English (required) and additional languages is beneficial French(FR)

Additional Information

• This position is based in Bangkok
• The role involves global collaboration, requiring flexibility to accommodate time zone differences.