Chief Executive Officer

Islamabad - Pakistan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 ISMO.
Align organizational goals with national electricity policy including reliability affordability and decarbonization objectives.
Lead the development of the wholesale electricity market framework system operations reforms 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 ISMO 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 ISMOs 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.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Minimum Bachelors 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.
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.

Desirable

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 ENTSOE NERC or similar reliability frameworks.
Exposure to renewable integration and modern energy technologies (smart grids storage digitalization).

Term and 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.

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 ISMO. Align organizational goals with national electricity policy including reliability affordability and decarbonization objectives...