owner

G100 Egypt - MSMEs Wing; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 25,000,000 - 40,000,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) invites applications for an Owner role to provide strategic leadership in Karachi Division. You will oversee academic, administrative, and financial decisions to advance the university’s mission and long-term objectives.

The role requires building partnerships with government, industry, and international bodies, promoting research and innovation, and ensuring governance standards. An advanced degree in management or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership within education, public sector, or large organizations.
• Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with government, industry, and academia.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to achieve the institution's mission and long-term objectives.
• Oversee academic, administrative, and financial decisions on a daily basis.
• Ensure governance compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Foster partnerships with national and international stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior management to align resources with priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Advanced degree in management

Public administration

Engineering/Sciences background

Job description

Company Description

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), based in Islamabad, is a leading higher education institution that has achieved a strong global and regional standing within less than three decades. NUST is ranked 371st in the world and 68th in Asia according to QS World University Rankings 2026 and QS Asian University Rankings 2024. It is placed 41st globally and 1st in Pakistan in the QS Top 50 Under 50 World University Rankings, highlighting its rapid growth and academic excellence. The university is recognized for producing highly qualified professionals and researchers who contribute to indigenous technologies and innovation. NUST offers a dynamic, research-driven environment for individuals committed to academic leadership and institutional development.

Role Description

The Owner role at NUST involves providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure that the institution’s mission, vision, and long-term objectives are achieved. On a day-to-day basis, the individual in this full-time, on-site role located in Karachi Division will oversee key academic, administrative, and financial decisions, while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and governance standards. Responsibilities include guiding institutional growth, supporting research and innovation initiatives, fostering partnerships with national and international stakeholders, and promoting a culture of inclusion, integrity, and excellence. The role also requires close collaboration with senior management and academic leaders to align resources, policies, and programs with the university’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in institutional leadership, governance, or senior executive management within education, public sector, or corporate environments.
• Strong strategic planning, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with government bodies, industry, academic institutions, and international organizations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative and transparent leadership.
• Background in higher education, research, technology, or related fields is highly beneficial; experience with large, mission-driven organizations is an advantage.
• Advanced degree in management, public administration, education leadership, engineering, sciences, or a related discipline preferred.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in institutional practices.