Opportunity Information
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Federal Government Authority
Executive
On Site
Islamabad
The Role
The Pakistan Digital Authority is hiring a Chief Data Officer to lead the National Data Strategy and data governance capabilities.
•Lead the National Data Strategy and related governance frameworks, translating priorities into implementable policies, standards and adoption plans •Define data ownership and stewardship arrangements, classification, quality, metadata, lineage, retention and lifecycle standards, with clear responsibilities and assurance measures •Coordinate with ministries, provinces, regulators and data custodians to enable secure data sharing and resolve barriers to interoperability and adoption •Work with DPI and Technology leaders on data exchange requirements, reference architectures and shared registries •Develop proposals for open data, controlled access, sensitive data handling and cross-border arrangements with Legal, Security and relevant authorities •Work in partnership with the AI Office on data readiness, provenance, quality and appropriate use of datasets supporting AI systems •Build the data governance team and institutional capability; establish maturity assessments, adoption measures and reporting on data quality and governance risks
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
15+ years
Up to 55 years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor 16 Years: Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Public Policy
- Masters
At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in data governance, architecture, strategy or transformation, including senior leadership responsibility; evidence of establishing and embedding data governance across multiple business units, institutions or jurisdictions; experience leading multidisciplinary teams and advising executive decision-makers on data policy, investment, privacy and operational trade-offs Preferred: Leadership of complex data governance or data transformation engagements in consulting, professional services or technology advisory; equivalent leadership in public institutions, technology companies, regulated organisations or specialist firms; public-sector data stewardship, federated data exchange and application of international data governance practices
•Qualifications must meet PDA's applicable recognition and equivalence requirements
About the Employer
Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA)