Job Overview
The Director ITU position is a senior leadership role within the Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU) of the Industries, Commerce & Investment Department, Government of Punjab.
The Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to the Unit, ensuring its effective functioning as an in-house analytical and technical support arm for the Department.
This role is central to driving industrial development initiatives and integrating analytical outputs into departmental decision-making.
The Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU) is a project-based entity within the Industries, Commerce & Investment Department, focused on sector-specific analysis, technical reviews, and consultancy-driven assignments.
The Director will guide internal teams in undertaking sector analysis, reviewing technical outputs, and consolidating findings for departmental decisions.
The role also involves supervising consultancy-driven and transaction-related assignments, ensuring timely execution and closure of tasks, and maintaining quality standards of deliverables.
The Director will strengthen internal capacity for technical review and assessment, while ensuring compliance with government procedures.
This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in public sector projects and large-scale institutional initiatives.
The role demands proven leadership in delivering government projects and managing consultancy-driven assignments.
The Director will play a pivotal role in shaping industrial policy and development initiatives within Punjab, making this a significant opportunity for experienced professionals seeking to contribute to the province's industrial growth.
Eligibility and Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, BSc in Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institution.
An additional qualification in Public Policy will be an advantage.
The role requires a minimum of 20 years of post-qualification progressively responsible professional experience, including senior-level assignments in the public sector, government development projects, or large-scale institutional initiatives.
- Proven track record of leading and delivering projects within the government sector.
- Experience in managing or supervising consultancy-driven assignments and transaction management or structuring within comparable government bodies is an added advantage.
- Gender: Both
- Age: 41 to 55 years
- Domicile is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU).
- Ensure structured engagement and supervision of consultancy-driven and transaction-related assignments.
- Ensure timely execution and closure of assigned analytical and technical tasks.
- Maintain quality standards of deliverables and strengthen internal capacity for technical review, assessment, and structuring of consultancy inputs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government procedures and support effective integration of analytical outputs into industrial development initiatives.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Punjab Jobs portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Navigate to the job detail page for Director ITU using the provided link.
- Click on 'Apply for this Job' and log in or register as a candidate on the portal.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
Important Instructions
- The job is advertised at PPS-11 level under the Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU) project.
- Only online applications through the Punjab Jobs portal will be accepted.
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