Ignite – National Technology Fund Head of AI
About the Role
Ignite – National Technology Fund has one contract vacancy for a Head of AI at Grade-V (A). The role leads the National AI Innovation Hub and related AI initiatives, reports to the GM Projects, and requires a master's degree plus 12 years of experience. The age limit is 55 years and applications close on 25 Sep 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, coordination and operational management of the National AI Innovation Hub (NAIIH) and related AI initiatives undertaken by Ignite, keeping delivery aligned with the approved programme objectives.
- Support the development and implementation of Pakistan's sovereign AI ecosystem by ensuring alignment of programme activities with approved objectives, national priorities and Ignite's strategic mandate.
- Oversee programme delivery and monitor the performance of operators, vendors, consultants and implementation partners to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, service levels and performance targets.
Qualifications & Skills
Basic Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in the design, procurement or implementation of large-scale digital systems.
- Experience advising on programme design and procurement specifications for national digital infrastructure, ideally including AI, HPC or data platform initiatives.
- Experience of managed-services or vendor-delivered programmes, including governance of third-party operators against SLAs.
- Maximum age limit of 55 years.
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for the planning, execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of AI infrastructure and ecosystem development programmes.
- Provide technical oversight of AI compute infrastructure, AI platforms, data repositories and related services delivered under the NAIIH programme.
- Review and provide recommendations on technical architectures, solution designs, infrastructure enhancements and major change requests related to AI programmes.
- Master's degree in Computing, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Functional Sector: IT & Technology Jobs
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Ignite - National Technology Fund is a leading public sector organization / government department in Pakistan, operating in Islamabad. It invites applications from eligible professionals for active vacancies across Pakistan.
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