General Manager, Technology Strategy & Engineering

Grade GM · Karachi Head Office · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities (Indicative)

• Define the airline’s technology strategy and multi-year engineering roadmap in line with business goals.
• Lead digital transformation programmes and prioritise projects that improve operations, revenue and customer experience.
• Set enterprise architecture, engineering standards and best practices for all technology teams.
• Oversee delivery of major technology projects on time, within budget and to agreed quality.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor contracts and service level agreements with external partners.
• Build and lead high-performing engineering and technology teams and plan for succession.
• Work with other senior managers to align technology plans with commercial, operations and finance needs.
• Report progress, risks and results of technology initiatives to the executive leadership.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Experience: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Key Skills: Technology strategy, enterprise architecture, engineering leadership, digital transformation, vendor and budget management.
• Age Limit: Not specified.
• Gender: Not specified (equal opportunity employer).
• Apply: PIA careers portal

Note: The advertisement summary lists title, grade and a short role description only. Responsibilities and skills above are indicative; confirm full details on the portal.

General Manager, Cybersecurity & Technology Risk (CISO)

Grade GM · Karachi Head Office · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities (Indicative)

• Develop and implement the airline’s cybersecurity strategy, policies and standards.
• Identify, assess and manage technology and information security risks across all systems and vendors.
• Lead the security operations and incident response teams in detecting and handling cyber threats.
• Make sure the airline meets applicable regulatory, aviation and data protection requirements.
• Run security assessments, audits and vulnerability management programmes and track fixes to closure.
• Create security awareness and training programmes for staff at all levels.
• Advise senior management and the board on cyber risk, security investments and priorities.
• Plan business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements with the technology and operations teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Experience: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Key Skills: Cybersecurity strategy, information security governance, risk management, incident response, regulatory compliance.
• Age Limit: Not specified.
• Gender: Not specified (equal opportunity employer).
• Apply: PIA careers portal

Note: The advertisement summary lists title, grade and a short role description only. Responsibilities and skills above are indicative; confirm full details on the portal.

General Manager, Airline Commercial Systems

Grade GM · Karachi Head Office · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities (Indicative)

• Oversee the airline’s reservation, inventory, revenue management and distribution systems.
• Make sure commercial systems are stable, secure and available around the clock for sales and customers.
• Plan system upgrades and new features that support pricing, ancillary revenue and sales channels.
• Manage relationships and contracts with technology vendors and distribution partners.
• Coordinate with commercial, revenue and finance teams to turn business needs into system requirements.
• Oversee integration of commercial systems with websites, mobile apps, payment and partner systems.
• Lead and develop the systems teams responsible for commercial applications.
• Track system performance and costs and report results and risks to senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Experience: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Key Skills: Airline reservation and distribution systems, revenue management systems, system integration, vendor management, commercial technology leadership.
• Age Limit: Not specified.
• Gender: Not specified (equal opportunity employer).
• Apply: PIA careers portal

Note: The advertisement summary lists title, grade and a short role description only. Responsibilities and skills above are indicative; confirm full details on the portal.

General Manager, Airline Operations Systems

Grade GM · Karachi Head Office · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities (Indicative)

• Manage the airline’s operations systems for flight planning, crew management, maintenance and ground handling.
• Ensure operations systems are reliable and supported 24 hours a day, with quick response to failures.
• Work with flight operations, crew, engineering and airport teams to understand system needs.
• Plan upgrades, integrations and new implementations with minimum disruption to flights.
• Make sure systems follow aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendors, support contracts and service levels for operations applications.
• Lead and develop the technology teams that maintain and improve operations systems.
• Report on system performance, incidents and project progress to senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Experience: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Key Skills: Airline operations systems, flight and crew management systems, ground handling applications, system reliability, vendor management.
• Age Limit: Not specified.
• Gender: Not specified (equal opportunity employer).
• Apply: PIA careers portal

Note: The advertisement summary lists title, grade and a short role description only. Responsibilities and skills above are indicative; confirm full details on the portal.

Deputy General Manager (Internal Audit)

Grade DGM · Karachi Head Office · Full-Time

Job Responsibilities (Indicative)

• Plan and lead the annual risk-based internal audit programme for all departments of the airline.
• Assess internal controls, processes and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Lead audit teams in fieldwork and make sure findings are supported by clear evidence.
• Prepare audit reports with practical recommendations and present them to management and the audit committee.
• Follow up on management actions and make sure agreed corrective steps are completed on time.
• Support risk management by identifying emerging risks and weaknesses in processes and systems.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators and provide required information.
• Develop and mentor audit staff and improve audit methods and tools.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Experience: Not specified in the advertisement summary; check the careers portal.
• Key Skills: Internal audit planning, risk-based auditing, compliance and controls, audit reporting, team leadership.
• Age Limit: Not specified.
• Gender: Not specified (equal opportunity employer).
• Apply: PIA careers portal

Note: The advertisement summary lists title, grade and a short role description only. Responsibilities and skills above are indicative; confirm full details on the portal.