Mirza Q.
Senior Operations and Strategy Executive
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Mirza Q., a distinguished Senior Operations & Strategy Executive with an impressive tenure of 18 years, has significantly impacted Pakistan's power utility and telecom sectors. His leadership in a private power utility, housing over 10,000 employees, included managing a PKR 14.4 billion O&M budget, slashing costs by PKR 3.2 billion annually. At Pakistan's top telecom operator with 75 million subscribers, he played a vital role in strategic integration efforts and customer delivery. Mirza holds a BE in Electronics Engineering and an MBA in Finance, complementing his active PMP® certification. His technical prowess spans across tools such as SAP, Power BI, AutoCAD, and ETAP. Notably, he led a sweeping transformation program valued at PKR 1.2 billion, achieving measurable improvements in loss reduction and revenue recovery. Beyond corporate roles, Mirza contributed as visiting faculty, imbuing strategic and project management insights to students at the University of Karachi. Ready to relocate to Saudi Arabia, he is poised for impactful senior roles.
Experience
Deputy General Manager – Operations & Planning
Pakistan's Largest Private Power Utility (10,000+ Employees) · 2024 — 2026Provided strategic direction and governance as a key advisor to the Regional Head and Chief Distribution Officer, overseeing a transformation program involving six workstreams. Established governance frameworks for a substantial operational portfolio and managed a large O&M budget, achieving significant cost reductions through optimization. Implemented automated Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking and conducted governance presentations for Board/ExCo meetings. Directed a sizable team and engaged with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.Manager – Operations
Pakistan's Largest Private Power Utility (10,000+ Employees) · 2013 — 2024Oversaw maintenance operations within 11KV and 33KV networks, focusing on minimizing downtime and ensuring rapid fault resolution. Supervised technical teams to maintain HSEQ standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Provided technical expertise in power systems, conducted design verification using AutoCAD, and managed vendor compliance for contractor work. Coordinated inventory management for field operations and played a pivotal role in SAP implementation, achieving zero disruption during migration. Responsible for recruitment and continuous improvement through Six Sigma methodologies.Visiting Faculty — Strategic Management & Project Management
University of Karachi · 2013 — 2020Instructed graduate-level courses in Strategic Management and Project Management, integrating concepts of corporate governance and performance management into the curriculum.Manager
Pakistan's #1 Telecom Operator (75M+ Subscribers) · 2008 — 2012Assisted in significant M&A integrations contributing to cross-functional planning. Managed customer-facing services, including device installation and after-sales support, ensuring direct engagement with B2C operations.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- MBA FinanceTop-Ranked Business School, Pakistan · 2009 — 2012
- BE Electronics EngineeringPakistan's Leading Engineering University · 2004 — 2007