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IT Director, Rental & HR Technology

Vail Resorts
Hybrid, Remote, US, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Sept 2025
💰 $173,000/yr($135,000/yr$173,000/yr)

About the role

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Summary:

Step into a defining leadership role as the Director of Rental & HR Technology on the Resort Application Development Team! Here, you’ll guide the vision, strategy, and development of the software that powers unforgettable mountain experiences for our employees and guests. We’re seeking a visionary leader with a sharp technical edge and a passion for innovation—someone who inspires teams, delivers enterprise-scale results, and knows how to keep things fun. In this role, you'll be guiding senior and mid-level managers in developing transformative capital projects and driving operational excellence. You'll partner with other leaders to shape bold, future-ready product roadmaps that keep our applications aligned to the evolving needs of our employees and guests. In this role, you’ll report to the Senior Director of Resort Application Development and play a pivotal role on that leadership team, helping shape direction and drive departmental-level impact.

 

The Resort Application Development team develops and maintains the suite of back-end services that power our guest-facing eCommerce and mobile experiences, along with the internal application ecosystem that enables resort employees to deliver exceptional service on the mountain.

 

Job Specifications:

  • Starting Wage: $135,000 - $173,000 + annual bonus + equity
  • Employment Type: Year Round
  • Shift Type: Full Time 
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Inspire and develop a team of senior leaders, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous growth.
  • Effectively prioritize your team’s work by aligning it with enterprise strategy, core values, and our mission—leveraging strong stakeholder partnerships, team capacity planning, and disciplined cost management.
  • Champion operational excellence by empowering a top-tier support team to ensure seamless, scalable solutions.
  • Partner closely with senior business leaders to shape a product-centric, forward-looking roadmap that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of our growing organization.
  • Collaborate with technical thought leaders to ensure software is built with excellence—delivering high quality, efficiency, and security at every stage of development
  • Ensure full adherence to all compliance obligations, including SOX and PCI, through rigorous execution, documentation, and proactive risk management practices
  • Engage and communicate effectively with senior and executive stakeholders across the organization to build alignment, drive strategy, and foster strong partnerships.
  • Model and promote our core values—Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, and Be Inclusive—in every aspect of your leadership and decision-making
  • Attract, hire, and develop top-tier talent while building strong leadership pipelines that support long-term growth, succession planning, and a culture of excellence.
  • Drive meaningful departmental change in close partnership with your peers on the Resort Application Development leadership team.

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or related field required.
  • 8+ years of building and leading high-performing technical teams.
  • 5+ years of experience managing budgets and optimizing resource utilization.
  • 3+ years of contributing to or leading software development projects in a professional setting.

 

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $135,000 - $173,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisi

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