Director Strategy & Business Development

About the Job

Power Information Technology Company (PITC) is a premier public sector state-owned enterprise mandated to provide advanced IT services and technology solutions to power sector entities, including DISCOs, GENCOs, and NTDC. The company plays a pivotal role in supporting the power sector through technology-driven solutions and digital transformation initiatives.

PITC invites applications from dynamic, qualified, and motivated professionals for the senior-level position of Director Strategy & Business Development. This role is critical for driving corporate strategy formulation, business growth, and enterprise-level program governance within a highly impactful state enterprise.

Position Details

Name of Post: Director Strategy & Business Development

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Education: Minimum sixteen (16) years of education from an HEC-recognized institution or an internationally reputable university in Information Systems, Technology Management, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or other closely related disciplines relevant to corporate strategy and business development.
• Preferred Qualification: A Master's degree (MBA or MS) in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Business Analytics, Technology Management, International Business, or a closely related field shall be considered an added advantage.
• Required Experience: Minimum 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience in business strategy, corporate planning, business development, consulting, or related domains.
• Sector-Specific Experience: This must include at least 3–5 years in similar roles, preferably in Power Sector entities, utilities, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), regulators, IT organizations, large enterprises, consulting firms, or technology/infrastructure-driven organizations.

Professional / International Certifications:

• Candidates having professional/international certifications relevant to corporate strategy formulation, business growth, or enterprise-level program governance shall be considered an added advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and commercial capability, including preparation of structured business cases and growth proposals.
• Experience in strategic planning, business development initiatives, and translating strategic objectives into actionable enterprise programs.
• Experience in preparing Board papers, strategic briefs, PC-I/project proposals, or equivalent high-level documentation.
• Sound understanding of public sector governance frameworks and regulatory environments; exposure to Power Sector processes will be an added advantage.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior management, Board members, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Terms & Conditions

• Location: The position is based at Lahore; however, the incumbent may be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan.
• Appointment Type: It will be a contract appointment for a three-year term, extendable subject to requirement and performance.
• Age Limit: The maximum age limit is up to 55 years on the closing date of the advertisement.
• Compensation: The position carries a competitive and attractive market-based remuneration package.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the test/interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
• Verification: The selected candidate will be required to submit verified educational documents and other credentials from the relevant authorities.
• Rights of the Company: The Company reserves the right to cancel or withhold the recruitment process, reject any or all applications, or not fill the advertised position without assigning any reason at any stage. PITC may also increase or decrease the number of positions or withhold the appointment against the advertised position without assigning any reason.
• Disqualification: Candidates providing false, misleading, or incomplete information at any stage of the recruitment process shall be disqualified.

How to Apply

• Application Mode: Candidates must apply online through the official PITC job portal. Applications received outside the online portal will not be entertained.
• Application Link: https://jobs.pitc.com.pk
• Deadline: Apply within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement (Published on May 17, 2026, making the deadline June 01, 2026).

Postal Address: Director (HR & Admin), Power Information Technology Company, Ground Floor, Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex, Building No. 3, Egerton Road, Lahore.

Advice for Applicants

• Detail Public Sector Frameworks & PC-I Experience: Because PITC is a state-owned enterprise, having explicit experience with public sector governance and building PC-I project proposals is highly valued. If you have formulated high-level corporate strategies or board papers in your previous roles, dedicating a clear section on your resume to showcase these deliverables will immediately catch the recruiter's eye.
• Quantify Power & Tech Industry Alignment: The criteria explicitly favor background exposure to utilities, SOEs, or heavy tech environments. Make sure your resume cleanly demonstrates the split of your 12 years of experience, emphasizing the mandatory 3–5 years spent leading strategic initiatives within infrastructure or technology-driven domains.
• Structure Your 16 Years vs. Master’s Matrix: Clearly list your academic degrees matching the exact nomenclature accepted (e.g., Information Systems, MBA, MS in Strategic Management) alongside any international professional certifications in corporate governance or business growth to secure the designated "added advantage" points during screening.