Senior IT Project Manager

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.  

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.  

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the notifications@smartrecruiters.com, aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains. 

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects within an organization. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages resources, and ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. Effective communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder management are essential skills for success in this role. This role reports to the VP of Business Applications.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $105,000 to $162,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather project requirements and translate them into actionable IT strategies
• Manage project scope, schedule, and resources, ensuring clear communication across all teams
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring proper risk management and mitigation strategies are in place
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure technical solutions align with resort and hospitality objectives
• Provide project status updates and reports to senior management and key stakeholders
• Oversee the integration of new technology systems, from point-of-sale solutions to booking and reservation platforms
• Ensure system implementations are aligned with operational workflows and guest experience goals
• Coordinate vendor relationships for IT-related services and equipment procurement
• Troubleshoot issues during the project lifecycle and ensure continuous improvements in technology processes
• Implement best practices for project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Develop training materials and provide training sessions for staff to effectively use new technology systems
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, preferably within the hospitality or tourism industry
• Experience managing vendors, including software development, contract resources, and internal cross functional teams is highly preferred, OR experience managing internal development teams required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience managing vendors, including development and design firms
• Experience managing internal development teams required
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business problems in clear and concise requirements for modern web, mobile or ecommerce applications
• Experience working in the travel, tourism, leisure, ski resort, or hospitality industries
• Experience working with matrixed teams and vendor partners strongly preferred
• Proven track record of delivering complex IT projects on time and within budget
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with cross-functional