Job Openings Chief Executive Officer

About the job Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview:

Our client, an Islamabad-based independent public-sector entity operating within Pakistan's power sector, is mandated to ensure transparent, efficient, and reliable market and system operations. In line with its strategic and operational requirements, the organization seeks to appoint an experienced professional for the following role:

Job Role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the organization from its early formation stage through institutional development, operational readiness, and strategic maturity. The individual will provide visionary leadership to ensure that the organization becomes a trusted, efficient, and technically competent institution underpinning Pakistan's national energy security and energy transition. The CEO will guide the organization's regulatory compliance, stakeholder relations, technology strategy, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute a strategic business plan to meet the goals and objectives set out by the Board of Directors (BoD) of the organization.
  • Align organizational goals with national electricity policy, including reliability, affordability, and decarbonization objectives.
  • Lead the development of the wholesale electricity market framework, system operations reform and optimal, integrated power system planning.
  • Cultivate a results-oriented, collaborative, transparent, and accountable organizational culture.

Operational Oversight

  • Establish systems and controls to effectively manage real-time system operations, scheduling, dispatch and settlement.
  • Ensure grid reliability, market transparency, and operational alignment with regulatory codes.
  • Lead the digital transformation and adoption of modern energy management systems (EMS/SCADA, data analytics, AI-driven forecasting tools).
  • Oversee the secure and efficient operation of the national electricity transmission system.

Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with the statutory and regulatory framework established by NEPRA and the Government of Pakistan.
  • Implement governance structures and controls consistent with best practices for independent operators.
  • Maintain transparency with the Board and the Regulator through robust reporting and audit mechanisms.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build trust and collaborative working relationships with Ministry of Energy (Power Division), the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), transmission and distribution licensees, market participants, development partners, and government agencies.
  • Represent organization nationally and internationally in energy-sector forums, partnerships, and policy dialogues.
  • Communicate effectively with public and private stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.

Financial & Organizational Management

  • Develop and manage organization's budgets, financial sustainability, and tariff-based cost-recovery model.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performance leadership team representing technical, commercial, and regulatory expertise.
  • Establish HR, finance, procurement, and compliance systems that align with global standards.

Education

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting (or be a member of a recognized body of professional accountants), Law or a related field from a reputed, HEC recognized national or international institution.

Experience

  • At least 20 years of experience in the power or energy sector, including 5+ years in senior executive leadership roles (as the CEO or reporting directly to the CEO).
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, legal, and economic frameworks governing the energy sector.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic leadership skills.
  • Complies with the Fit and Proper Criteria prescribed in Schedule IV of the State Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023.

Preferable Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in power system operation, electricity markets, power system planning or transmission system management.
  • Proven ability to lead large technical and policy-driven organizations through reform or institutional evolution.
  • Experience working with or establishing independent system or market operators (e.g., ISO, RTO, SO, or Independent Market Operator models).
  • Familiarity with international standards such as ENTSO‑E, NERC, or similar reliability frameworks.
  • Exposure to renewable integration and modern energy technologies (smart grids, storage, digitalization).

Term & Compensation

Contract Tenure: Initial appointment for 3 years, renewable based on performance under the relevant provisions of the State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Performance incentives, health benefits, and other privileges as determined by the Board.

The last date to apply is 02 April 2026. Candidates who possess the required experience and educational qualifications to undertake this challenging role are encouraged to submit their applications and may review the detailed Job Description at https://hrsi.careers-page.com/