Career Pakistan: Job Descriptions for the two positions are as follows
Position 1: Head of Software Platforms
Position 2: Head of Software Projects
Position 1: Head of Software Platforms
Location: Head Office, Islamabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
Our client, a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of
Software Platform Development to lead the design, development, and evolution of its core
software platforms. This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker with deep
expertise in platform architecture, product lifecycle management, and the agile delivery of
scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions. The successful candidate will
oversee multi-year development roadmaps, foster engineering excellence, and ensure that
organization’s platforms meet the evolving needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Platform Vision and Strategy
Define and own the long-term vision and multi-year roadmap for company’s core
software platforms.
Align platform strategy with government’s digital transformation goals and evolving
administration requirements.
Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation in platform capabilities, scalability,
and interoperability.
2. Product and Platform Lifecycle Management
Oversee the development lifecycle of platforms from ideation through release,
maintenance, and evolution.
Ensure modularity, extensibility, and continuous improvement of platforms to support
policy, compliance, and engagement needs.
Implement agile product management practices with continuous stakeholder feedback
integration.
3. Technical Architecture and Engineering Excellence
Provide architectural direction for scalable, resilient, and secure software platforms.
Uphold technical standards, design patterns, and documentation practices across
development teams.
Drive the adoption of modern software development practices including CI/CD,
microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
4. Team Building and Capability Development
Build and lead high-performing engineering teams with strong capabilities in platform
engineering and DevOps staffed both internally from within the organization and
externally from trusted private sector service providers.
Mentor technical leaders and developers to ensure ongoing talent development and
technical excellence.
Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented engineering culture.
5. Cross-Functional and External Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with government stakeholders and domain experts to drive the
functional evolution of company’s platforms to align with national objectives.
Liaise with Head of Software Projects at the organization to ensure alignment of
software platforms and short and medium-term project needs
Work closely with Product Management, Data, QA, and Infrastructure teams to deliver
cohesive platform features.
Engage with external stakeholders including integration partners.
Support third-party developers and external partners through well-documented APIs
and developer enablement.
6. Governance, Risk, and Resource Management
Establish KPIs and governance frameworks to monitor platform performance, stability,
and adoption.
Manage platform development budgets, technology procurement, and human resources
effectively.
Balance long-term platform enhancements with operational needs and technical debt
management.
Required Qualifications
Education:
BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Training or
certifications in platform engineering, cloud architecture, or agile product management are
an asset.
Experience:
At least 12 years of experience in software development or product engineering, with a
minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role leading platform development or enterprise-
scale software solutions.
Technical Competency:
Demonstrated ability to architect and lead development of large-scale, modular software
platforms. Proficient in modern development frameworks, DevOps practices, and secure
software lifecycle management.
Leadership and Collaboration:
Track record of building and leading high-performing software engineering teams. Strong
cross-functional leadership skills with experience aligning platform design with business,
user, and policy needs.
Preferred Skills
Experience in finance, or public sector digital platforms.
Strong understanding of platform scalability, interoperability, and lifecycle management.
Familiarity with modern deployment technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, containers,
serverless architectures).
Proficiency in secure development practices, compliance, and data governance.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management
capabilities.
Position 2: Head of Software Projects
Location: Head Office, Islamabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
The Head of Software Project Delivery will be responsible for the timely and high-quality
delivery of short- and medium-term software projects that support the organization’s
operational and strategic priorities. This role requires hands-on leadership across the full
software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on execution, agility, and stakeholder
responsiveness. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented leader who can manage
concurrent projects, adapt to evolving requirements, and ensure robust implementation of
technology solutions across public sector systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution and Delivery
Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple software projects, ensuring alignment with
organization’s business and operational needs.
Ensure timely delivery of software releases by managing scope, resources,
dependencies, and risks.
Respond rapidly to new project requirements and changing priorities by adjusting team
focus and delivery timelines accordingly.
2. Technical Oversight and Development Standards
Define and implement engineering best practices, coding standards, and design
principles to maintain quality across all project deliverables.
Review and approve key architectural and design decisions, ensuring scalability and
security across software systems.
Ensure the adoption of version control, continuous integration, and automated testing
in all active development initiatives.
3. Resource Management and Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop software development teams to ensure timely project
execution and professional growth.
Balance team assignments across ongoing projects and emerging initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and responsiveness within development
teams.
4. Agile Process and Performance Monitoring
Establish and maintain agile development practices to support iterative delivery and
continuous improvement.
Define performance metrics and KPIs to track project progress, team output, and system
quality.
Ensure project visibility and transparency through structured reporting to executive
leadership and stakeholders.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and domain experts to align development
goals and ensure translation of functional requirements into technical solutions.
Liaise with Head of Software Platform Development to ensure alignment software
platforms and short and medium-term project needs
Translate business needs into actionable technical plans and ensure cross-departmental
coordination for project success.
Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and non-technical decision-makers.
6. Support for Legacy Systems and Operational Continuity
Ensure continued support, maintenance, and enhancement of existing legacy systems as
required.
Balance delivery of new projects with ongoing service-level commitments for
operational systems.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a
leadership role overseeing project execution in enterprise or public sector environments.
Technical Competency:
Strong knowledge of software development frameworks, programming languages, system
architecture, and modern project delivery methodologies such as Agile and DevOps.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure) is desirable.
Leadership and Execution:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple development teams and deliver technology
solutions under tight timelines. Excellent problem-solving and coordination skills with a
focus on operational agility.
Preferred Skills
Experience delivering enterprise-scale software systems in finance or government.
Knowledge of secure software development practices, compliance standards, and
operational SLAs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder management.
Proficiency in project tracking and agile management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project).
How to Apply
Interested candidates are welcomed to send their Curriculum Vitae/Resume at
sameencareer@[Link]
