IT Senior Resource Manager

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).

The IT Senior Resource Manager is responsible for implementing the IT capacity management process in support of the Company’s strategic initiatives which includes developing a strategy and phased approach to build an IT department Program Management Office (PMO). In addition to building the roadmap to a PMO, this role will build and implement cross-department resource management strategies, closely partner with IT leadership, Finance business partners, and the Global Shared Services management office to collect and deliver capacity estimates and resource needs for IT to deliver against the Company’s long-range plan, and serve as project manager for IT’s role in the Company’s transition to a Global Shared Services model. This role sits within the Office of the Chief Information Office (CIO) and reports directly to the IT Director of Strategic Projects.

The IT Senior Resource Manager will have strong learning agility and will be able to quickly understand the Company’s annual planning cycles and IT’s role as a key growth enabler. This person will work closely with the CIO, cross-functional leaders and program owners, and the IT extended leadership team. Therefore, they need to be a highly resourceful individual with the ability to lead through influence, drive for results, and make strong, sound decisions amidst ambiguity.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Corporate 
• The budgeted range starts at $125,793- $145,000 + annual bonus. 
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round
• Other Specifics: Hybrid-Broomfield

Job responsibilities:

• Build, refine and implement a cross-department resource management strategy aligned to the Company’s annual planning cycles, long-range plan, and IT’s role as a key growth enabler
• Work closely with the IT extended leadership team and program/project managers to align resourcing strategies to enterprise goals; includes understanding and addressing unique challenges that each stakeholder faces in their roles to build effective partnerships that foster collaborative resource planning
• Facilitate conversations between CIO and IT leaders regarding talent needs and gaps across portfolios for data-driven workforce planning aligned with enterprise goals
• Work with CIO, Director of Strategic Projects, and stakeholders to define and design process for talent insourcing and outsourcing; own process for hiring and managing contract resources across internal teams, program leaders, and external vendors
• Partner with CIO, Director of Strategic Projects, IT leaders, and functional program/project managers to develop strategy and phased approach to build an IT department PMO

Candidate requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience, including strong project management skills, and proven ability to successfully build and implement critical capacity management strategies aligned to annual planning processes
• Works effectively at the C-Level and with leadership teams across the organization by leading through influence and driving for results
• Possesses strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with adaptability to work with people from various cultures and areas of the business; builds and maintains highly effective working relationships; has a comprehensive and well-developed network
• Continuously adapts to changes and effectively navigates through ambiguity; decides and acts without having the picture totally defined; appropriately changes one’s strategy in response to new information
• Applies systems thinking to generate new thoughts and opportunities; has ability to build on and implement strategic and innovative thoughts and ideas

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $125,793- $145,000 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  508362
Reference Date: 05/11/2025 
Job Code Function: Project Management