| SUMMARY |
| The Chief Information Officer is accountable for directing all Information Technology functions at the Company, including data integrity of electronic books and records, data centers, technical service centers, help desks, communication networks (voice and data), computer program development, and computer systems operations.
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| ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Develops policies and procedures to ensure information and data integrity of the company and its business units.
- Develop strategic plans and implement the objectives of the information technology needs of the company to ensure the infrastructure and software solutions are aligned to the needs of the company’s growth and objectives.
- Develop and establish operating policies and approaches for computing and information technology.
- Evaluate overall operations of computing and information technology functions and recommend enhancements.
- Advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives.
- Prepare enterprise objectives and budgets to facilitate the orderly and efficient capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
- Require and approve major contracts for computing and information technology services and equipment.
- Ensure the security of the information systems, communication lines, and equipment.
- Oversee the development, design, review and certification of all back-up and disaster recovery procedures and plans.
- Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the company.
- Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system enhancements.
- Establish company infrastructure to support and guide individual departments in computing and information technology efforts.
- Sets the cybersecurity strategy ensure the company’s technology and data assets are protected.
- Acts as the company’s Privacy Officer.
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| SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Oversees the Information Technology department, with responsibilities including hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Works closely with Property Information Technology departments to ensure they are supporting the property operations teams.
- Oversees the Information Technology department, with responsibilities including hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Experience in Casino/Gaming, Hospitality and Restaurant industries preferred. Mergers and acquisitions experience also preferred with small to midsize business experience preferred.
- All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.
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| EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE |
- Bachelor’s degree required. Major in Information Technology or Computer Science is a plus. Master’s degree or related advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with both infrastructure and applications is required. ATI, IGT, Opera and LMS application experience is desired. Project management experience is desired.
- Ten or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, with increasing levels of responsibility and supervision.
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| CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS |
- PMP, CISSP and ITIL certifications are preferred but not required. Must possess and be able to maintain the applicable regional Gaming card(s) and/or License(s), if any.
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| LANGUAGE SKILLS |
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English in all manners. This position will require minimal public speaking. This position is responsible for report writing and data compilation
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| MATHEMATICAL SKILLS |
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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| COMPUTER SKILLS |
- Must have strong working knowledge of all company computer programs, including all Microsoft Applications, gaming, hospitality, point-of-sale, financial reporting, HRIS, and payroll systems.
- Must have strong knowledge of emerging computer/technology products.
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