Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is looking for an AI Business
Solutions & Innovation Manager to join our Information Technology team.
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds
together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do
you embrace a growth mindset?
We invite you to become a fan
of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator
of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences, located
in prime destinations around the globe. Guided by our Asian heritage
and renowned for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties,
we deliver legendary service while shaping the future of luxury hospitality.
Based at the Mandarin Oriental Corporate Office within
the Information Technology department in London, the AI Business
Solutions & Innovation Manager is a hands-on builder who designs, codes,
and delivers bespoke applications that solve real business problems across
the organisation.
Using AI-assisted development tools and modern
software engineering practices, the role transforms business challenges into
working, production-ready solutions.
This includes building applications, integrating systems and data, and iterating
directly with stakeholders to deliver measurable value.
The role
combines strong technical craftsmanship with commercial judgement and plays
a key role in expanding the organisation’s ability to build impactful solutions
in-house.
The role reports to the Director of Tech Innovation
& Portfolio Management.
As AI Business Solutions & Innovation
Manager, you will be responsible for:
Partnering
with business teams to identify problems that can be solved by purpose-built
applications and tools.
Designing, building, and delivering
bespoke applications end-to-end, from concept through to working,
production-ready software, including ongoing maintenance.
Writing, testing, and maintaining clean, functional code, using
AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery without compromising
quality.
Integrating applications with existing systems and data
sources where applicable.
Translating business requirements
directly into technical solutions, rapidly prototyping and iterating with users
until the solution delivers real value.
Developing GenAI-powered
features and applications where they create tangible business
advantage.
Owning the technical delivery lifecycle of in-house
solutions, including version control, testing, deployment, and continuous
iteration.
Working directly with business stakeholders to scope
problems, validate solutions, and ensure strong adoption.
Maintaining and enhancing applications after launch, responding to user
feedback and evolving requirements.
Staying abreast of
the latest trends in GenAI and emerging technologies, recommending relevant
innovations.
Ensuring all solutions comply with organisational
standards for data privacy, security, and ethical use of technology.
Applying sound engineering judgement to decide when to build, when
to integrate, and when an existing tool already solves the problem.
Documenting solutions, code, and technical decisions to ensure
maintainability and effective knowledge sharing.
Staying current
with advances in AI-assisted development and application frameworks, bringing
practical ideas back to the business.
Contributing to a culture
of building, demonstrating what is possible when business problems are met
with hands-on technical craft.
As AI Business
Solutions & Innovation Manager, we expect from you:
A degree
in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent
hands-on development experience.
Demonstrated experience
building and shipping applications, with a portfolio of working
software.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools
and GenAI application development.
Strong, practical coding
capability across the application stack (e.g. Python or similar).
Experience integrating APIs, data sources, and third-party
services.
Familiarity with version control, testing,
and deployment practices.
Strong problem-solving and analytical
abilities, with the ability to translate ambiguous business problems into
working solutions.
Excellent communication skills, particularly
in working directly with non-technical business users.
Ability
to manage multiple development initiatives in parallel.
Self-directed, resourceful, and genuinely passionate about building
and continuous learning.
Understanding of data privacy,
security, and ethical considerations in software development.
Our Commitment to You
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Development
Your success is our success. We craft unique learning
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Health & Colleague
Wellness
We offer a variety of programmes to support your wellbeing
and work-life balance.
Retirement Plans
We provide
competitive retirement benefits based on your role and length of service.
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