Application Technical Analyst Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manager – Application Support is to manage and lead a team of technical resources responsible for the operational support of applications including upgrades, maintenance incidents, and new project delivery.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Venetian Resort’s policies, practices, and procedures. 

• Provide technical and professional leadership for the application support team.
• Conduct or plan educational activities for the application support team from both a technical and business perspective through formal technical training and shadowing of the business to learn their operations.
• Continuously review IT and business operations for opportunities for improvements through automation, improved processes and/or improved technology.
• Measure and manage application support operations to exceed expected operational metrics for application availability, incident response times.
• Resolve application incidents in a timely manner that exceeds the SLA to the business.
• Monitor application updates, knowing when new application versions are released, and planning the steps needed to implement those upgrades as they become available.
• Hiring of new Team Members, promotions, creating a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, discipline, recognition, and termination; or managing the successful delivery of business initiatives leveraging 3rd party resources (i.e. inter departmental, vendors, contractor).

• Exercise staff oversight to ensure Team Members are managing their time effectively to produce deliverables.
• Contribute to the definition, execution, and reporting of departmental multi-year strategies and roadmap consistence with the overall company goals and objectives.
• Maintain department SOPs in accordance industry regulations and corporate standards.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing performance goals, controls for the department.
• Deliver and leverage departmental metrics, makes data driven decisions and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure continuous improvement is achieved.
• Champion change and effectively manages the implementation of new ideas.
• Work cross-functionally with IT peers and business partners.
• Help establish and build relationships with vendors in conjunction with corporate leadership.
• Communicate relevant IT-related information to corporate leadership.

• Ensure department staff are well informed of changes and applicable events within the company.
• Maintain adequate IT staffing levels for related departments.

• Handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and development plans as defined by The Venetian Resort policy.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming Control Board Registration and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role in Information Technology.
• 2 years of experience as team leader of technical resources.
• Demonstrated expertise in application management and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated expertise in casino/hospitality applications and environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in basic server/system support and troubleshooting. 
• Demonstrated experience in typical support tools: RDP, VPN, data/code analysis, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in ITIL operations; certifications preferred, especially in the Incident and Event Management areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Must be able to:

• Lift or carry 20 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.