National Digital Strategy Architect

Pakistan Digital Authority; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a senior strategist to lead the development and refresh of the National Digital Masterplan, translating national priorities into actionable, measurable outcomes. You will work across government, industry and PDA’s executive functions to align plans and drive digital transformation across sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 15 years’ experience in strategy and public policy, strong economic analysis, and excellent stakeholder negotiation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, public policy, digital transformation or economic planning.
• Experience developing and supporting national or large organisational transformation strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Experience in economic or business-case analysis, strategic prioritisation and negotiation across complex stakeholders.
• Understanding of digital technologies and their implications for public services and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and refresh of the National Digital Masterplan through governance and approval.
• Coordinate sectoral and implementation plans and align priorities.
• Conduct strategic diagnostics and digital maturity assessments.
• Develop policy and investment options with economic analysis and prioritisation.
• Coordinate federal, provincial and local stakeholders and industry partners.
• Lead strategic foresight and research translating findings into recommendations.
• Define monitoring framework, baselines and outcomes; distinguish progress vs impact.
• Build strategy capabilities and brief executive forums; advise on course corrections.

Skills

Strategic planning

Public policy

Economic analysis

Foresight

Prioritisation

Monitoring & evaluation

Institutional negotiation

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Pakistan Digital Authority seeks a senior strategist to lead the development and refresh of the National Digital Masterplan, translating national priorities into actionable, measurable outcomes. You will work across government, industry and PDA’s executive functions to align plans and drive digital transformation across sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 15 years’ experience in strategy and public policy, strong economic analysis, and excellent stakeholder negotiation.