IT Start-up CEO (Offshore)

An IT start-up company located in Lahore, with investors based in UK and Norway. We invest heavily in overseas B2B IT solution and web development for our customers, creating top quality IT products using our experience, latest programming and design technologies. The company will provide variety of IT solutions and services to its customers including web development/design, app development, web marketing and Outsourcing Services.  

Job brief

We are looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer or CEO for our IT start-up to supervise and control all strategic and business aspects of the company. You will be the first in command in the company and responsible for giving the proper strategic direction as well as creating a vision for success. 

To thrive as a CEO you must be a prudent manager and an inspiring leader. The ideal candidate will have a business mindset and will be able to see the "big picture" in a variety of settings. They will take actions to enhance the company’s cash flow while keeping the human factor in perspective. 

The goal is to drive the company’s development and guide it towards long-term success. 

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives 
• Recruit, lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement and develop a high performing managerial team 
• Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission 
• Make high-quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits 
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics 
• Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements 
• Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders 
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth 
• Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry of the company 

Requirements (Ideally) 

• Ideally proven experience as CEO or in other managerial position 
• Strong understanding of how IT companies operate 
• Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision 
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles 
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices 
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills 
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills both in English and Urdu 
• MSc/MA in a relevant field 
• Strong IT skills and experience