Technology & Implementation Specialist Lead at FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LLC

Itasca, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Support, IT Operations, RMS Management, Vendor Management, Cybersecurity Compliance, Debit Card Systems, System Installations, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Process Development, Leadership, Networking, Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, NAS Configuration, Multi-Department Project Leadership

Industry

Entertainment

Description

Description Family Entertainment Group (FEG), is a recognized industry leader in designing, developing, and operating world-class family entertainment centers and amusement experiences. With a commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction, FEG partners with top brands and venues to create memorable experiences for families and guests of all ages. The Company provides turnkey outsourced facility management and arcade operations services for resorts, hotels, casinos, and amusement parks. Additionally, the Company owns and operates standalone family entertainment centers under the In The Game, Max Action, and Bonkers brands. The Company operates nearly 90 locations throughout the U.S Position Summary The Technology & Implementation Specialist Lead is responsible for leading FEG’s IT and RMS operations across corporate and field locations. This role serves as the primary escalation point for all IT and debit card system issues, oversees system installations and upgrades, manages vendor relationships, ensures cybersecurity compliance, and leads the technology support team. This position plays a critical role in revenue protection, system reliability, and operational efficiency across all locations and partner sites. Key Responsibilities · Lead the day-to-day operations of the IT and RMS support teams, serving as the primary point of contact for all technical escalations. · Provide technical advisory support to FEG and partner organizations, including Great Wolf Lodge, Kalahari, Cedar Fair, Landry’s, and others. · Ensure all IT and RMS inquiries and issues are resolved accurately and in a timely manner for both corporate and field personnel. · Plan, configure, ship, deploy, install, document, and support infrastructure for new site buildouts, transitions, system upgrades, and expansions. · Ensure debit card systems (Embed, Sacoa, Bemax, Intercard, etc.) operate optimally at all locations. · Roll out debit card system upgrades as directed by operations and leadership. · Interface directly with RMS vendors and developers to troubleshoot issues and improve system reliability and performance. · Coordinate debit card system installations for new openings and updates for existing locations. · Provide debit card system training and technical support for location employees. · Ensure accurate collection, transmission, and reporting of game and revenue data. · Work closely with accounting to support billing, invoicing, and revenue system reporting. · Partner with operations to properly interpret RMS reports to maximize revenue and identify discrepancies or potential theft. · Provide support for Google Workspace (Gmail) and internal IT systems. · Oversee and manage debit card-related parts, supplies, and purchasing. · Review, create, and maintain IT/RMS processes, procedures, and documentation to drive standardization and continuous improvement. · Strategically ensure cybersecurity compliance, maintaining antivirus protection, updates, patching, and system security across all environments. · Act quickly and methodically to correct vulnerabilities and align systems with security protocols. · Manage and protect all company technology assets and sensitive or proprietary data. · Onboard, train, mentor, and support IT/RMS team members. · Assign service requests to appropriate technology support levels and oversee workflow management. · Collaborate with marketing and business development to explore RMS capabilities that support growth initiatives. · Leverage industry expertise to research and develop new technical solutions and business approaches. · Implement creative technical solutions to business challenges. · Maintain effective leadership and working relationships with all departments in accordance with FEG policies. · Maintain professional conduct, appearance, organization, and communication at all times. · Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned by the Head of POS & Retail Systems Requirements · 5+ years of technical support experience with direct exposure to installations and fieldwork · Extensive experience in the coin-op entertainment or family entertainment industry · Advanced experience managing debit card revenue systems · Proven leadership experience in IT/RMS support environments · Strong vendor management experience (Embed, Sacoa, Bemax, etc.) · Demonstrated ability to support multi-location IT operations Technical Skills & Expertise · Active Directory · Group Policy · DNS · Networking (Layers 1–3) · Windows Operating Systems · NAS Configuration, Management & Maintenance · Computer Hardware · Proprietary RMS Hardware & Software · Security Protocols · Documentation & Process Development · Multi-Department Project Leadership Apply now to join our growing team and help us create memorable experiences in our locations Family Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

The Technology & Implementation Specialist Lead is responsible for leading IT and RMS operations, serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues. This role includes overseeing system installations, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance.