Expert Planning & Strategy

JazzWorld; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz GSM is seeking an Expert Planning & Strategy professional to translate business ambitions into actionable strategic and financial plans. You will forecast revenue, develop growth strategies for Jazz Lifestyle Ventures, and build investment cases for partnerships and acquisitions with cross-functional teams.

You will interact with Board-level priorities, monitor KPIs, and provide insights for risk mitigation and course adjustments in a dynamic telecom market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business Management/Finance/Accounting.
• CA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Telco and Finance along with international exposure would be preferred.
• 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of Performance Management.
• Understanding of Marketing Spend and its related ROIs.
• Understanding of Business Planning.
• Understanding of Telecom business.
• Knowledge of Scenario Analysis.
• Excellent ppt development and presentation skills.
• Knack for working across departmental boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent grip on MS-office suite including Powerpoint, Excel.
• Experience of working on reporting tools like PowerBI, Tableau etc.

Responsibilities

• Devise tactical objectives to translate budget ambitions into actionable plans with AI-driven planning.
• Develop marketing plans and track implementation across departments.
• Prepare all required OpCo Board materials as needed.
• Collaborate with FP&A during forecasting for revenue KPIs and strategies.
• Develop the marketing performance scorecard aligned with the business plan.
• Undertake P&L reporting and monitoring for Jazz Consumer Division with analytics.
• Develop strategy and forecasts for Jazz Lifestyle Ventures using AI forecasting and analytics.
• Evaluate new opportunities by building investment cases for partnerships or acquisitions.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Marketing ROI knowledge

Performance management

Business planning

Telecom industry knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Business Management/Finance/Accounting

CA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA qualification

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Grade Level: 2

Location: Islamabad

Last date to apply: 27th August, 2026

What is Expert Planning & Strategy?

The role sits at the center of Jazz GSM's strategic and commercial planning. It translates business and budget ambitions into actionable plans, monitors revenue and service-level P&L.

Working closely with FP&A and cross-functional stakeholders, the role supports forecasting cycles, aligns revenue KPIs and develops clear strategies for achieving business targets. It also creates performance scorecards and actionable insights that enable management to identify risks early and adjust course when required.

The role further develops growth strategies and forecasts for Jazz Lifestyle Ventures, evaluates new business opportunities, and builds investment cases for partnerships, acquisitions and digital ventures. It also contributes to strategic decisions involving competitive developments, evolving customer needs and changing industry dynamics.

With exposure to Board-level priorities and high-impact initiatives, the role offers a unique opportunity to turn complex business challenges into clear strategic choices and help shape the future direction.

The role reports directly to Stream Head Planning & Strategy

What does Expert Planning & Strategy do?

• Devise tactical objectives to trickle down budgetary plan ambitions and establish controls for managing the budget, supported by AI-driven planning, predictive analytics and automated performance monitoring.
• Responsible for the development of marketing plans, and working with various departments to ensure implementation tracking of progress.
• Prepare all required OpCo Board materials, as and when required
• Liaise with the FP&A team during forecasting cycles for locking revenue-related KPIs and achievement strategies, supported by AI-based forecasting and scenario modelling.
• Develop the marketing performance scorecard in line with the overall business plan and strategy, predictive indicators and actionable insights for adjusting the course to meet targets.
• Undertake P&L reporting and monitoring for all services provided separately by Jazz Consumer Division, using AI-enabled automation, variance analysis and early-warning alerts.
• Develop an in-depth strategy and forecast for each Jazz Lifestyle Venture separately, using AI-powered forecasting, customer analytics and scenario planning.
• Evaluate new business opportunities by developing investment cases for the incubation, partnership or acquisition of digital ventures, financial modelling and opportunity evaluation.

Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

What are we looking for and what does it require to be Expert Planning & Strategy?

• Bachelor's in Business Management/Finance/Accounting
• Professional qualification such as CA/ACCA/ACMA/CIMA will be an added advantage
• Experience in Telco and Finance along with international exposure would be preferred
• 2 years of relevant working experience
• Knowledge of Performance Management
• Understanding of Marketing Spend and its related ROIs
• Understanding of Business Planning
• Understanding of Telecom business
• Knowledge of Scenario Analysis
• Excellent ppt development and presentation skills
• Knack for working across departmental boundaries
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Excellent grip on MS-office suite including Powerpoint, Excel
• Experience of working on reporting tools like PowerBI, Tableau etc.

Benefits

Why Join Jazz?

As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development.

As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 75 million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.