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This job was posted on 15-Nov-2026 and has a last application date of 03-Dec-2026.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Executive Director, Power Sector Data Governance Council

Organization: Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC)
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Application Deadline: 03-December-2026

1. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Power Sector Data Governance Council (PSDGC) is a high-level, cross-institutional governance and advisory forum established under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division). Its mandate is to institutionalize data governance across Pakistan's Power Sector. The Council recognizes data as a strategic national asset and aims to establish a unified, trusted, standardized, and interoperable data ecosystem to strengthen sectoral planning, regulation, performance monitoring, transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.

The Council operates in accordance with international best practices, aligned with the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK) framework. Its governance approach encompasses all key data management knowledge areas:

• Data Governance

• Data Architecture

• Data Modelling & Design

• Data Storage & Operations

• Data Security

• Data Integration & Interoperability

• Document & Content Management

• Reference & Master Data

• Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence

• Metadata Management

• Data Quality

The framework promotes common policies, standards, data ownership, stewardship, quality assurance, compliance, and institutional accountability while preserving the statutory mandates and operational autonomy of participating entities.

2. PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL

The PSDGC's principal functions include:

• Policy and regulatory facilitation.

• Endorsement of common data standards.

• Inter-institutional coordination and issue resolution.

• Institutionalization of the Pakistan Power Data Exchange (PPDX) / Centralized Data Repository (CDR).

• Oversight of data governance maturity and compliance.

Through a governance-first, phased implementation approach, PSDGC seeks to establish authoritative datasets and a Single Version of Truth (SVOT), eliminate duplication, enable secure data sharing, and support national initiatives, including the Power Information System (PIS), Energy Information System (EIS), and Integrated Energy Planning (IEP).

3. ROLE SUMMARY

To operationalize this mandate, PSDGC seeks a highly qualified and experienced Executive Director to lead its dedicated Secretariat. The Executive Director will be responsible for translating Council decisions into measurable implementation outcomes and leading the execution of the PSDGC's approved roadmap for the operationalization of the Pakistan Power Data Exchange.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• CDR Delivery: Lead the phased execution, operationalization, and sustained functioning of the Centralized Data Repository (CDR), including managing timelines, milestones, deliverables, and progress reporting.

• Data Integration: Coordinate the onboarding and exchange of priority datasets across power-sector entities, ensuring consistency, completeness, and timely availability.

• Architecture and Interoperability: Oversee data architecture, standard interfaces/APIs, metadata, common definitions, master/reference data, and linkages with the PPDX.

• Data Governance and Quality: Implement approved policies, standards, ownership, and stewardship arrangements, data validation, quality controls, and compliance monitoring.

• Sector Coordination: Resolve inter-agency dependencies and coordinate with key stakeholders, including NEPRA, CPPA-G, PITC, NTDC, ISMO, DISCOS, GENCOS, NEECA, and other relevant entities.

• Secretariat Management: Establish and lead the PSDGC Secretariat, coordinate Council/Executive Working Committee decisions, oversee resources and budgets, and submit implementation and compliance reports.

• Secure Data Use and Reporting: Oversee appropriate access, confidentiality, data-sharing controls, dashboards, analytics, and evidence-based reporting.

5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Master's degree (16 years of education) in Information Systems, IT, Engineering, Public Policy, Management, or a related field from a reputable institution.

• Experience: 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in data governance, digital transformation, or large-scale IT/sectoral reforms, preferably within the energy sector or regulated industries.

6. TENURE AND REMUNERATION

• Tenure: Three (03) years, full-time, extendable upon satisfactory performance.

• Remuneration: Market-based competitive package commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

7. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates having relevant qualifications and experience should apply as follows:

1. The Charter of PSDGC is available on the PPMC website (www.ppmc.gov.pk).

2. Candidates are required to apply online on the PPMC website on the prescribed format and upload the detailed CV, educational documents, experience certificates, CNIC, and photograph.

3. One complete set along with the printed online application form may be forwarded to the address mentioned below.

4. The last date to apply is 03-December-2026.

5. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Address for Submission:
Chief (Corporate Services and Coordination)
Office # 112, Evacuee Trust Complex, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1, Islamabad

Reference: PID (1) 4429/26