Chief Information Technology Officer

Job Overview

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is a leading Public Utility Company within the power sector, operating its business of distributing electricity and serving more than 5.8 million customers in eight districts of Punjab. FESCO is actively looking for the services of a qualified professional, male or female, who has an understanding of the power sector as well as demonstrated expertise in Information Technology. The selected candidate will have the ability to lead digital transformation initiatives and oversee enterprise-level IT systems for the position titled Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO).

Skills & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be hired as Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) and shall report to the Chief Executive Officer with the responsibility to ensure efficient and effective use of information and communications technologies at FESCO for meeting its corporate goals. Main responsibilities include:

• Develop IT strategy, IT policy, protocols and standards that support the goals and business needs of FESCO.
• Ensure compliance with IT strategy and processes of FESCO.
• Oversee contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Develop IT budgets as part of corporate planning exercises and ensure their effective execution.
• Manage all IT personnel and affairs of the IT department of FESCO.
• Coordinate with other department heads to maximize effective delivery of IT services to their teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with key IT stakeholders of the electricity sector (e.g., PITC).
• Keep track of the latest IT developments that can help improve the performance of FESCO.
• Update the IT strategy, IT policy, protocols and standards of FESCO periodically and validate their alignment with internal business requirements and external dynamics.

Qualification & Experience

Candidates must fulfill the following educational and experience criteria:

• 16-years Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Computing / Data Analytics / Telecom / MIS / AI / Robotics / Cyber Security / Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Engineering / related field OR Master in Computer Science / IT / related field from HEC-recognized local/foreign university.
• MS / M.Sc. (18-years degree) in Computer Science / IT / AI / Robotics / related field, duly recognized by HEC approved local / foreign university, will be given preference.
• Minimum Experience: 15-Years Post Qualification experience with at least 03-years relevant experience at a Senior Management role/position in Public / Private Sector.
• Broad knowledge of information systems including software, languages, frameworks, techniques, and industry trends.
• Experience in leading complex, major changes and initiatives, demonstrated skills in change management on an organizational and inter-personal level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Applications will be submitted online through FESCO website (www.fesco.com.pk). The prescribed application form, which can be downloaded from FESCO website after online submission, duly signed by the candidate along with following documents shall be dispatched through courier at the below mentioned address on or before 15-09-2026:
a. Copy of detailed updated CV.
b. Copies of Degrees, Educational Certificates & Testimonials issued by HEC recognized University / Institutes / Professional Bodies.
c. Copy of CNIC and recent photograph.
d. Declaration on non-judicial stamp-paper of requisite value as per prescribed format.

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