Director Information Technology/CIO

Karachi Metropolitan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Karachi Metropolitan University seeks a Director IT to lead the University’s ICT strategy and operations. The role designs and implements the entire ICT infrastructure, including data centers, networks, and servers, and aligns digital transformation with the university’s vision.

It oversees UMIS, LMS, ERP, and other enterprise systems while ensuring security, governance, and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will build a high-performing ICT team, drive innovation, and support academic and

Qualifications

• PhD preferred or Master’s degree in CS/IT/MIS from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years ICT management experience with at least 5 years in leadership/strategic roles.
• Experience in HEIs or large organizations and in ICT transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of the University’s ICT systems and services.
• Architect and implement the entire ICT infrastructure including data centers, networks, and servers.
• Develop and execute the ICT strategy aligned with the University’s vision and goals.
• Oversee UMIS, LMS, ERP, and other enterprise systems and ensure security and governance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support academic/administrative functions through technology.
• Build and lead a high-performing ICT team and foster a culture of innovation and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

IT governance

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

PhD in Computer Science/IT (preferred)

Master’s degree (18 years) in CS/IT/MIS

Job description

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.