East West Family of Companies is seeking a Chief Information Officer to be a strategic partner in innovation and IT solutions. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) supports the East West Family of Companies (East West) which includes East West Hospitality, East West Partners, and Slifer Smith & Frampton. They will work closely with the East West CEO’s, Executive Committees, Vice President of IT, and Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) across East West to drive business objectives. They will be the technology leader and strategic partner for all East West technology activities including developing, planning and implementing an information technology (IT) strategy that meets East West’s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security. The CIO is flexible and dynamic, prepared to meet business needs while protecting standards and managing towards efficiency.

The CIO will be a thought leader, striving to not just be the technology expert, but also think outside the box and drive innovation. The CIO will be focused on envisioning the future of East West and delivering on strategic IT solutions that will enable East West to achieve its long-term growth and strategic goals. The CIO will partner with each company’s BRM to understand each company’s specific needs, prioritize them, and provide counsel back to the BRMs and each company.

While this role is heavily focused on innovation and long-term strategic outcomes, the CIO will be responsible for assuring East West’s security, network administration, system administration, technical support, Office 365 administration, all companies’ applications and systems, data aggregation and reporting, and IT/IS project management are operating effectively. They will leverage their skills and experience to lead their team and identify growth and optimization opportunities in each of these areas. They will continuously evaluate and improve the IT function, processes, strategy, scope and design.

The CIO will cultivate and maintain enduring relationships, founded in trust, with each CEO, Executive Committee members, and BRMs across East West to achieve short-term and long-term business and strategic objectives. They will lead a team that will develop best practices, share insights and execute transformational IT efforts. They will view challenges as opportunities and tackle them with optimism.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Understands the need to allow each business to own their respective business applications, while also has the leadership and technical skills to run the enterprise wide IT department.
• Has a strategic mindset and continuously seeks out ways to improve systems, processes and people in support of organizational effectiveness, success and growth.
• Is a critical thinker who is curious to understand how technology can drive business outcomes and strategic goals.
• Creates a culture of learning within their department.
• Is a constant improver of process and structure.
• Takes accountability and ownership of technology processes, controls, and reporting.
• Is an optimistic leader who greets challenges or obstacles as learning opportunities.
• Is organized and detail oriented.
• Can see the big picture by truly understanding all aspects and stakeholders.
• Is a proactive and transparent communicator unafraid to provide information - both good and bad.
• Makes themselves available to their team and other stakeholders, giving them the attention they need to be successful and effective.
• Seeks excellence.

Location: Corporate Office. Can be based in either Colorado's Front Range or Vail Valley. Must spend regular time in Corporate offices in Avon, CO.

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full Time, Year Round

Pay Rate: $200 - $250k + 20% bonus potential

Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to travel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent service skills.
• Strong track record of partnering with operational leaders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• Ideal candidate is an IT professional with 12-15 years of experience, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Executive level IT leadership.
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Technical Certifications preferred
• Combination of experience and education also considered.
• Hospitality technology experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds at times.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health Insurance - Choose from three plans!
• Dental, Vision, Accident, Life & Pet Insurance
• $1000 Wellness Bonus/ Year
• 401(K) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
• Unlimited Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Volunteer Pay - 8 hours of volunteer hours per year paid
• Discounts at Marriott properties worldwide
• 20% Discount on the broker commission for real estate deals through SSF
• Discounts at Eye Pieces & Venture Sports
• PerkSpot Discounts - shopping discounts
• Sabbatical Program
• $500 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Why East West Hospitality:

At East West Hospitality our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve.

Our mission is to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment in which everyone thrives and feels like they belong. That starts by living true to our core value, Embracing Diversity. These principles are always top of mind and are never in question.

WE BELIEVE

• We believe racism, discrimination and acts of violence are intolerable.
• We believe that being unique is powerful.
• We believe inclusion and diversity are integral ingredients to progress.

WE WILL

• We will actively pursue diversity and inclusion.
• We will commit resources to new and existing initiatives.
• We will listen and create opportunities for all voices to be heard to inspire positive change.

We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West Hospitality at jobs.eastwest.com/culture.