Precision Air MANAGER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

JOB VACANCY
Precision Air Services Plc is a fast growing private Tanzanian airline which operates in
partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and
Africa.

In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum satisfaction
we wish to invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in this challenging
position.

POSITION: MANAGER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
DUTY STATION: DAR ES SALAAM

Role Purpose Statement: ‐ To lead the IS Development division in working with business users
in successfully implementing IS business systems, from project inceptions to delivery within
stipulated deadlines. Also continue to monitor the effectiveness of business systems to adopt
them to evolving /changing requirements.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
 Be an integral part of strategic development process and keep the Head of IS fully
briefed of all upcoming operational process requirements/changes.
 Manage business system implementation projects from inception through delivery and
continue to perform post implementation audits.
 Ensure that business systems implementation meet set business objectives, bring about
desired improvements in the target business area, and are delivered within time and
budget allocations.
 Develop and motivate an innovative and inspired I.S Development team and re‐evaluate
their skills and progress to ensure delivery of KPIs.
 Manage external project resources and /or vendors to ensure that all project needs,
milestones and timeframes are met.
 Manage the inter‐departmental client relationship, drawing on resources throughout
the company to deliver on business needs through a coordinated development of
related systems.
 Provide users with guidance in both emerging technologies as well as application of best
practice implementation and usage, so as to ensure that they use technology in the best
way possible.

Minimum Qualifications:
 Graduate in IT or related field
 At least 5 years experience as a leader in IT project management.
 IT Business systems product certifications an advantage.
 At least 3 years overall IT management experience.
 Membership and other relevant IT certification an added advantage.
 Ability to champion solutions with high payback potential.

Competencies
 Ability to easily and effectively communicate with business leaders and senior
technology partners.
 Good strategic and analytical skills
 Innovative and result oriented.
 Demonstrated ability to build and manage high performance technology team.
 Proactive and able to identify relevant emerging technologies for the business.
 Strong mentoring skills and the desire to share knowledge and experience.
 Ability to balance strategic and conceptual thinking with tactical initiatives to deliver
immediate or operational solutions that provide high value to the business.
 Creative problem solving and decision making skills
 Continual self‐education to keep a breast of technological advancements.

Remuneration and Benefits

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Closing Date:
Not later than 1st October 2012

Mode of Application:
If you feel you meet the above requirements please send your application and CV to the
address below. Only short‐listed applicants will be contacted.
Human Resources and Administration Manager
Precision Air Services Plc
Mail Box 70770
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
E‐mail:pwrecruit@precisionairtz.com