CTO - Public Sector IT Strategy & Leadership

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA); Pakistan; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in Pakistan seeks a Chief Technology Officer on a contract basis. The role leads IT strategy, governance, and delivery of national-scale projects, aligning technology with procurement regulations and business goals.

The CTO will oversee budgeting, resource planning, cloud and infrastructure initiatives, and collaborate with top management and external partners to drive sustainable IT capabilities across the authority.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree with 16 years of education in IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in CTO/leadership roles, preferably in public sector.
• Experience delivering large-scale IT projects at national/provincial level.
• Strong communication and strategic planning abilities.
• Knowledge of budgets, procurement regulations, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT strategic plans aligning with the Authority's goals.
• Plan and manage IT budgets and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ensure data protection, security policies, disaster recovery.
• Coordinate with top management on IT roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting & financial planning

Stakeholder management

Information technology

Public sector experience

Cloud & infrastructure

Education

Masters/Bachelors in IT or related field (16 years)

Job description

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in Pakistan seeks a Chief Technology Officer on a contract basis. The role leads IT strategy, governance, and delivery of national-scale projects, aligning technology with procurement regulations and business goals.

The CTO will oversee budgeting, resource planning, cloud and infrastructure initiatives, and collaborate with top management and external partners to drive sustainable IT capabilities across the authority.