Regional IT Lead (DACH)
Job Description
JOIN THE STORY. BECOME A REGIONAL IT TEAM LEAD (DACH)
ABOUT ODYSSEY HOTEL GROUP
Odyssey Hotel Group is one of Europe’s most dynamic hotel operators, developing and managing a growing portfolio of hotels across the continent. From lifestyle brands to extended stay concepts, we create places where guests feel at home and teams feel empowered.
In a fast-growing, multi-brand and multi-country environment, technology is at the heart of everything we do—from seamless guest experiences to efficient hotel operations. Our IT team plays a key role in ensuring reliability, security, and innovation across all our properties.
YOUR ROLE AS REGIONAL IT TEAM LEAD (DACH)
As Regional IT Team Lead, you are responsible for ensuring the stability, quality, and compliance of IT operations and projects across the DACH region, while contributing to operational IT excellence across the entire Odyssey portfolio. You combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring IT systems effectively support hotel operations, brand standards, and the guest experience. The role has a strong tactical project focus, primarily delivering operational enhancements, system migrations, and compliance‑driven initiatives aligned with business and brand requirements.
In this position, you report directly to the Head of IT and are responsible for managing a DACH‑focused IT Coordinator, providing direction, oversight, and coaching to ensure consistent execution and alignment with group IT standards.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Take full ownership of IT operations and service quality across the DACH region
IT background in a hospitality environment is required.
Act as senior escalation point for complex incidents and operational risks across the portfolio
Lead by example through hands-on involvement in daily IT operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure changes
Support hotel openings, conversions, and on-site technical implementations
Execute and oversee IT projects in DACH, ensuring alignment with group standards, budgets, and timelines
Manage, coach, and develop the IT Coordinator in the region
Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain and optimize core infrastructure including Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, servers, hypervisors, and networking
Coordinate with vendors, hotel teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless IT service delivery
Contribute to group-wide IT operations, continuity, and resilience beyond the DACH region
WHAT TO EXPECT
A dynamic, fast-growing international environment
High level of ownership and autonomy
Exposure to multi-country IT operations and projects
Opportunities to shape IT standards and processes across the group
Regular travel within the DACH region
A competitive salary with bonus plan
A diverse, multicultural, and dynamic work environment
Respective of your work scope, discounted stays at large branded hotels worldwide such as Marriott, IHG and all Odyssey properties
Up to 30 vacation days for a healthy work-life balance
Access to a health card to reimburse health related invoices
Ongoing training, personal growth opportunities, and priority access to internal vacancies.