Aero Surveys Limited(operating under the trade name "Starbow"), is the largest Ghanaian airline by passengers carried, and has been credited with changing the face of the aviation in Ghana by way of its fleet, schedule, reliability, adherence to safety and on-time performance. It currently operates domestically to three destinations from its base at Kotoka International Airport, namely Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale.

Role summary

The Information Technology Manager is responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and networks. The Information Technology Manager manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources. Providing these services in an effective and efficient manner will ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibility include:

•   Manage information technology and computer systems
•   Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
•   Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
•   Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
•   Accomplishes financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
•   Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
•   Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
•   Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•   Accomplishes information technology staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
•   Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
•   Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
•   Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
•   Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center.
•   Perform any other duties within the scope and the intent of the job as may required from time to time

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of bachelor's degree in Computer science/engineering, or Information systems from a four year university is essential.
•   MBA would be an added advantage

Career Experience

•   5+ years of Information technology experience is required.
•   Exposure to Airline Industry would be advantageous

Computer Skills
Well versed in Management Information systems, Database management Systems, MS Office tools, SQL, C++, Java, Oracle, Trouble Shooting, Computer networks, Network Administration, and Installation, Computer Viruses and Security, Hardware and Software Systems and Programs, Email and Internet programs, Computerized Accounting, Graphics and Website development programs at a highly proficient level

Communication Skills

•   Verbal / Nonverbal – Convey easily and quickly any message; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens attentively and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions; Maintain professional nonverbal communication analogous to situation
•   Written - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret complex written information including research data & Analyst reports.
•   Presentation - Presents clearly and informatively, Able to facilitate discussion, and manage target audience as needed.

Managerial Skills

•   Supervisory skills and Team building skills
•   Analytical and problem solving skills
•   Decision making skills
•   Stress management skills
•   Time management skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send your application letter and CV to:

hr@flystarbow.com

Closing Date: 28 August, 2013