Chief Strategy Officer

Pakistan Digital Authority is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to lead the development and ongoing refinement of the National Digital Masterplan and its strategic frameworks. This role involves translating national priorities into coordinated sectoral plans with measurable outcomes, working closely across government entities, industry stakeholders, and the Authority’s executive teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda by driving evidence-based decision-making and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the formulation and periodic refresh of the National Digital Masterplan, ensuring alignment with sectoral and implementation plans through established governance and approval processes. Conduct strategic diagnostics and digital maturity assessments to identify capability gaps, dependencies, and opportunities across various sectors and institutions. Develop policy and investment options grounded in economic analysis, feasibility of delivery, public value, and clear prioritization criteria. Coordinate efforts among federal, provincial, and local stakeholders, regulators, and industry partners to align priorities, responsibilities, and commitments for implementation. Lead strategic foresight and research activities by assessing emerging technologies and economic trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations. Define and oversee the strategic monitoring and evaluation framework, establishing baselines and outcome measures, and collaborate with Delivery Excellence teams to differentiate between implementation progress and realized impact. Build organizational strategy and research capabilities, prepare briefings for executive and governance forums, and recommend course corrections as national priorities or evidence evolve.

Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field is required. A relevant master’s degree is preferred. All qualifications must meet the Pakistan Digital Authority’s recognition and equivalence standards. Candidates must have at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, public policy, digital transformation, or economic planning, including senior leadership roles. Proven experience in developing and supporting the implementation of national, sectoral, or large-scale organizational transformation strategies with measurable outcomes is essential. Strong skills in economic or business-case analysis, strategic prioritization, and negotiation across complex institutional stakeholders are required. A demonstrated understanding of digital technologies and their impact on public services, institutions, and economic development is critical.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Experience leading strategy and transformation projects within consulting, professional services, or technology advisory firms is desirable. Equivalent leadership experience in government reform, corporate transformation, or specialist advisory programs of similar complexity will also be considered. Candidates with cross-government planning and public-sector implementation experience will have an advantage. Key competencies include strategic planning, public policy development, economic analysis, foresight, prioritization, monitoring and evaluation, institutional negotiation, and executive-level communication.

Applications will be accepted for 15 days from the date of publication but may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to be considered for this critical leadership role in Pakistan’s digital future.

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

Full Time

Job Type:

First Shift (Day)

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Technology Management, Engineering or a related discipline. A relevant master’s degree is preferred. Qualifications must meet PDA’s applicable recognition and equivalence require

Career Level:

Executive

Experience:

10 Years - 13 Years

Apply Before:

Nov 02, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 27, 2026