Airtel Tanzania PLC wishes to recruit for an IT Applications & Solutions Manager The role reports to the IT Director in IT Department. He/She will be responsible liaising between IT and the business, to assist in prioritizing of projects, ensuring that projects align with the best technology that provides maximum return on investments and direct IT strategy in support of the overall business

The Role Holder's duties will include but not limited to:

1. Overall Solution Delivery;

• Evaluate project objectives
• Gains understanding of business strategies
• Pre projects Business solutions

2. Project Issues resolutions.

• Project prioritization
• Gathers information on competitor technology

3. Develop long range technology strategies;

• Participating in technology aspects of business sponsored -RFx’
• Stays abreast of industrial trends in business & technology
• Has relationships with research firms
• Involved with the advanced technology groups within organization
• Has relationships with external technology vendors

4.Provides initial project estimates for cost benefit analysis

• New Business initiatives analysis
• Acts as a single point of contact for IT

5.Ensures all issues are escalated to the respective stakeholders

• Has relationships with internal technology team
• Identifies opportunities for operational efficiency

Academic and Qualifications and Experience:

• University Degree in Computer Science
• Professional qualification/certification in Project Management Techniques and related disciplines.
• 8+ years with a minimum of 3 years in management role preferably within the IT/Telecoms industry.
• Experience on delivering multiple complex projects and institutionalizing IT Process is Key
• Good understanding of data models and various IT platforms/solutions
• Project management and planning skills
• P&L Management
• People Management
• Excellent Analytical skills

Competencies and Behavior:

• Able to operate in a performance driven organization
• Good organizational and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic
• Attention to detail
• Confident, assertive with good negotiation skills
• Excellent time Management Skills
• Customer-centric

The deadline for the Application is 5:00 PM on 10th October 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We therefore do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of, among others, their race, disability, their race, disability, religion or gender. All employment opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need