Director Information Technology/CIO

11 hours ago

Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan Karachi Metropolitan University Full-time PKR 5 - PKR 9 Contract

The Director IT will provide strategic leadership and overall management of the University’s ICT systems and services, serving as the principal architect of its digital transformation strategy. In this newly established institution, the incumbent will be responsible for designing and implementing the entire ICT infrastructure— including data centers, networks, servers, and digital platforms—while formulating a comprehensive ICT strategy aligned with the University’s vision and goals. The role encompasses ensuring secure and uninterrupted services, overseeing UMIS, LMS, ERP, and other enterprise systems, implementing cyber-security and governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting academic and administrative functions through technology integration. Additionally, the Director will build and lead a high
- performing ICT team and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the University



Qualifications:

PhD(preferred)/Master’sdegree(18years)inComputerScience,IT,SoftwareEngineering,MIS,or a related field from an HEC-recognizedinstitution.



Experience:

Minimum10yearsofrelevantICTmanagementexperience,includingatleast5yearsrelevantexperienceinaleadershiporstrategicrole,ideallyin aHEIs,public/privatesector,orlarge organization.
DemonstratedexpertiseinleadingmajorICTtransformationinitiatives,ERP implementations,or enterprise-levelinfrastructureprojectsisessential.