Specialist, IT Implementation

SSP Group

$80K — $83K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Information Technology or related field.
  • 3+ years of IT support or technology deployment experience.
  • Experience in multi-site software or hardware implementations.
  • Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities and teamwork capacity.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% across the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of technology for new and remodeled restaurant openings.
  • Configure and validate restaurant technology including POS systems and kiosks.
  • Verify hardware and software functionality prior to opening.
  • Conduct system testing and troubleshoot issues during implementation.
  • Train management teams on newly implemented technology and provide support at go-live.
  • Coordinate implementation activities with IT and operations teams.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to timelines.
  • Document activities and assist in continuous process improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Dynamic work environment across multiple airport locations.
  • Opportunities for career growth within a global company.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs included.
  • 401K plan with company match available.
  • Paid time off and holidays offered.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Access to employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Specialist, IT Implementation

Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Up to 75% throughout the United States and Canada
Salary: $80,000 - $83,000

SSP America is seeking a Specialist, IT Implementation to support technology deployments for airport restaurant locations across North America.

This role is ideal for an IT professional who enjoys travel, thrives in fast-paced environments, and likes seeing projects through from implementation to go-live. You'll partner with IT, Operations, and restaurant leadership to ensure new technology solutions are successfully deployed, tested, and adopted by onsite teams.

What You'll Do
  • Support the implementation of restaurant technology for new openings, remodels, and technology upgrades.
  • Configure and validate restaurant technology including POS systems, kiosks, OAT, EIGN, and related applications.
  • Verify hardware and software are functioning properly prior to restaurant opening.
  • Perform system testing and troubleshoot implementation issues.
  • Train restaurant management teams on newly implemented technology and provide go-live support.
  • Coordinate implementation activities with Operations, IT teams, and project stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously while maintaining project timelines.
  • Document implementation activities and support continuous process improvement.


What You'll Bring

Required
  • Associate's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  • Three or more years of IT support, field implementation, or technology deployment experience.
  • Experience supporting software or hardware implementations in a multi-site environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% throughout the United States and Canada, including overnight travel.


Preferred
  • Experience with Oracle Simphony or another enterprise POS platform.
  • Restaurant, hospitality, retail, or airport technology experience.
  • Experience supporting new location openings or large-scale technology rollouts.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related discipline.


You'll play a key role in deploying the technology that keeps our airport restaurants operating efficiently. If you enjoy combining technical expertise with customer interaction, project coordination, and travel, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact across one of North America's largest airport restaurant operators.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Dynamic hospitality environment across multiple airport locations
  • Career growth within a global airport hospitality company
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Short term and long term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program


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