Overview
Chief Strategy Officer Jobs in Islāmābād, Pakistan at Pakistan Digital Authority
Title: Chief Strategy Officer
Company: Pakistan Digital Authority
Location: Islāmābād, Pakistan
The CSO is the chief architect and owner of the 'National Digital Masterplan.' This externally-focused role drives strategic planning, policy formulation, and the ongoing adaptation of the plan. The CSO leads national foresight, establishes performance frameworks to measure the Masterplan's success, and spearheads cross-sector digital initiatives in collaboration with ministries and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
- National Masterplan: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the 'National Digital Masterplan,' from initial formulation and development to ongoing adaptation and refreshes.
- Strategic Planning (External): Lead the national-level strategic planning process, coordinating with all relevant ministries, regulators, and private sector partners.
- Policy Formulation: Direct the research and development of national-level digital policies that support the Masterplan's goals.
- Strategic Foresight: Lead the PDA's foresight function, identifying and analyzing global trends to ensure the Masterplan remains relevant and future-proof.
- Performance Frameworks: Design and implement the national M&E framework to measure the progress and impact of the Masterplan's initiatives.
- Cross-Sector Initiatives: Spearhead new, high-impact, cross-sector digital projects in partnership with other government and private sector entities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience: 15+ years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or national economic/digital planning.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing national-level strategies or large-scale transformation projects.
- Deep expertise in the digital and technology sectors.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Planning & Formulation
- Public Policy & Economic Analysis
- Strategic Foresight & Trend Analysis
- Data Analysis & M&E Frameworks
- Complex Stakeholder Management & Negotiation
