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Bilal Anwar Khan

Bilal Anwar Khan

Driving Efficiency & Innovation | Operational Management, Projects Management & Real Estate
Islamabad

Summary

Results-driven executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in people management, project management, administrative services, workplace management, corporate real estate, civil buildouts & renovation, budgeting (OPEX & CAPEX), vendor & contracts, HSE implementation, corporate safety & security, consolidations & mergers, and drafting of policies, processes, and procedures. Dynamic and hands-on leader known for strategic problem-solving, operational excellence, and effective execution. Skilled in process and cost optimization, with a proven ability to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive internal customer satisfaction through collaborative leadership and innovative solutions.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages

Work History

Group Director People Experience

PTCL Group
Islamabad, Pakistan
02.2023 - 01.2025
  • Spearheaded end-to-end management of hard and soft facilities, administrative services and corporate real estate operations across group-level entities (PTCL & Ufone), ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Led buildout and renovation projects, including workplace/office planning, space optimization, and workplace management, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated Internal & External Stakeholders, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery.
  • Directed annual OPEX ( PKR-2.5Billion) and CAPEX ( PKR-700M) planning for the department,optimizing budgets and achieving cost savings through strategic vendor negotiations and resource allocation.
  • Implemented HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standards across facilities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international best practices.
  • Managed contracts, vendor relationships, and tenant agreements, resolving disputes and maintaining service-level agreements (SLAs) for seamless operations.
  • Developed and executed digitalization initiatives to automate workflows (e.g., asset tracking,reporting), reducing manual effort by 30%.• Oversaw assets and inventory management, including procurement, lifecycle management, and disposal, ensuring 98% accuracy in records.
  • Drove stakeholder engagement by coordinating with internal teams (HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Regularity,IR/ER) and external partners (government bodies , contractors) for project execution.
  • • Formulated and implemented policies, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, achieving a 25% improvement in service delivery timelines.
  • Managed travel logistics, accommodations, expatriate management, corporate events, and expatriate services, enhancing employee satisfaction and operational readiness.
  • Supervised utilities management (energy, water, waste) to reduce costs and promote sustainability across corporate facilities.
  • Maintained accurate Assets & Inventory Management systems to support operational efficiency.
  • Developed and tracked KPIs and Performance Dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Orchestrated merger and consolidation initiatives between Telenor and PTCL Group from a administrative & operational perspective, streamlining processes and reducing redundancies.
  • Ensured Operational Excellence through continuous improvement and alignment with strategic business goals.

Key Accomplishments

  • Portfolio Leadership: Oversaw a Group Operations ( PTCL & Ufone) of more than 40M Sq.ft. portfolio spanning 2,000+ Offices/facilities, 45 critical technical facilities, 3,400 company-owned properties, more than 150 employee housing colonies, more than 300 customer services, 30 guest houses, 25 employee health centers. Additionally, responsible to managed the end-to-end Operations of PTCL GROUP HQ Tower Facility of 600,000 Sq. ft area, BMUs, 24 tenants, HVAC, DG, MEP, Utilities, elevators and power systems.
  • Cost Optimization: Negotiated vendor contracts for services like power, gardening, janitorial, facility,and housekeeping services, property tax savings, rental savings, utilities savings, PKR- 400M annually without compromising service quality. Additionally, saved hotel expenses of approx. PKR-88M by full utilization of company-owned facilities in 2024. Led the implementation of the Green Day initiative at the country level, achieving approximately 18% reduction in electricity unit consumption and 30% savings in fuel expenses annually across the GROUP.
  • Optimization of approx.250,000 Sq.ft. workplace area in two years across group, reducing annual operating costs by 6 to 8 % through energy efficiency, space optimization, workplace upgrades and lean process re-engineering.• Capital Projects: Managed a PKR-700M+ Civil Buildout & workplace consolidation12 facilities ,including a new Ware house, customer center and People Office office fit-outs, delivering projects 06 % under budget.
  • Compliance Excellence: Achieved zero non-compliance incidents over 02 years through rigorous audits and OSHA-aligned safety training programs.
  • Unlocking Revenue from Unutilized Properties of PTCL GROUP, managed to add revenue of PKR-140M+ in two years.
  • Led Digital Transformation Initiatives to automate and streamline administrative and facilities processes, like guest house booking processes, Traveling, Employee complaints, Employee resident allocation and building R & M , achieving a seamless experience for employees and reducing manual errors significantly.
  • Directed a team of 400+ professionals (facilities staff, project managers, Budgeting & Financials resources, traveling & lodging staff etc.), improved cross-departmental collaboration and stakeholder management.

Director People & Support Services

Azgard 9 Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2022 - 12.2022

I have successfully led and managed the company's Human Resources, Budgeting ( P & L), Admin, Projects, Industrial Relations/Employee Relations, Real Estate, Security, Fleet Operations & Protocol & Expatriate Management, Travelling and lodging domains at group level, overseeing operations for an organization with over 9,000 employees, two factories, employee colonies and employee health centers.

Country Manager Administration

Transworld Associates
Islamabad, Pakistan
12.2019 - 05.2022

I was responsible for overseeing the company's Administration, Workplace planning, Corporate Real Estate, OPEX/CAPEX, Buildout and Renovation Projects, Fleet Management, HSE, Vendor & Contracts, SLAs/KPIs, Process and Polices Drafting, Digitalization initiatives, Travelling & Accommodations and Safety & Security at the country level, ensuring seamless operations and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

Director Administration & Operations

Damcon Engineering Solutions (Pvt) Limited.
Islamabad, Pakistan
01.2019 - 11.2019

I was responsible for overseeing the company's Administration, Projects, Budgeting, Fleet Management, HSE Operations, Contracts, SLAs/KPIs and Safety & Security at the country level, ensuring seamless operations and alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

Head of Administration/Facilities, Projects & Real Estate

JAZZ - VEON
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2016 - 01.2019

I was responsible for managing the company's Facilities ( Hard & Soft), Administration, Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Planning and Management, OPEX/CAPEX, Buildout and Renovation Projects, Fleet Management, Travelling & Accommodations, Protocols, Events, Expatriate Management, Contracts and Vendor Management, Digitalization of processes and polices and processes refinement.

Director Operation & Administration Services

ZONG - China Mobile Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
07.2011 - 09.2016

I was responsible for managing the company's Operations (Administrative Services, Workplace Management, Corporate Real Estate, OPEX/CAPEX, Fleet Management, HSE, and Corporate Security, Travelling & Accommodations, Events, Process automations, Vendor and Contracts, Portocol, Travelling & Accommodations, Protocol,& Expatriate Management ) , Buildout and Renovation Projects and Safety & Security of company at country level, ensuring process & cost efficiency and
operational excellence

Manager/Sr. Manager Facilities Operations

ZONG - China Mobile Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
06.2007 - 06.2011

Team Lead Transmission & Operations

JAZZ - Mobilink
Islamabad, Pakistan
07.2003 - 06.2007

Communication Engineer

Makkays Hi Tech Systems
Islamabad, Pakistan
09.2002 - 06.2003

Education

MBA - Management

Preston University
Islamabad-Pakistan
09.2011 - 03.2014

Master of Science - Electronics

University of Peshawar
Peshawar
11.1998 - 12.2001

Skills

Operational Management

  • Analytical problem-solving

  • Project execution management

  • Vendor and Contract Management

  • Disciplined & Focused

  • Facilities and Real Estate Management

  • Administratrative Services & Facilities Operations

  • Strategic decision-making

  • Compliance & Governance

  • People Management

  • Technology & Digitalization

  • Collaboration & Coordination

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Financial Management

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 2025

Awards

SAVIOUR Award from Provost University of Peshawar , February 1999.

  • Received an award from the Provost, University of Peshawar in 1999 for founding the Blood Donors Society “SAVIOUR”—a student-led humanitarian initiative established to support poor and needy patients through voluntary blood donations, hospital expense assistance, and health awareness campaigns within the university campus.
  • Successfully mobilized and registered over 1,000 student volunteers, creating a sustainable and impactful organization.
  • Proudly, the SAVIOUR Society continues to operate at the University of Peshawar, actively serving humanity to this day.


Chairman's Commendation Certificate from Pakistan Red Crescent Society November 1997.

  • Received Chairman's Commendation Certificate from the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in 1997 for outstanding volunteer service.
  • Actively contributed to humanitarian initiatives and community support programs in Peshawar while studying at Edwardes College Peshawar, demonstrating a strong commitment to social responsibility and human welfare.

Silver Medal from Fatimid Foundation Peshawar July 1997

  • Awarded Silver Medal by the Fatimid Foundation, Peshawar in 1997 for dedicated volunteer service.
  • Actively worked with the Foundation for four years during student life at Edwardes College, Peshawar,contributing to humanitarian efforts and supporting thalassemia and blood donation initiatives for the betterment of society.


PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

  • Delegation Services award from CEO ZONG ( CMPAK).
  • Most Improved department award from CEO ZONG ( CMPAK).
  • Most Progressive department award from CEO ZONG ( CMPAK).
  • Letter of Appreciation on systems & Procedures from CEO ZONG ( CMPAK).
  • Certificates of Appreciation on Projects Management from CEO ZONG ( CMPAK).
  • Best Digital Office awards from Chief People Officer from JAZZ Pakistan.

Projects

PTCL Group & Ufone Office Consolidations Project; March 2023 - December 2024 PTCL Group

Organization: PTCL Group
Role: Project Lead / Director
Duration: 18 Months
Location: Nationwide – Pakistan

Project Overview:

Successfully led the nationwide consolidation of 12 Ufone offices into PTCL Group facilities, streamlining infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency.


Scope & Responsibilities:

  • Led end-to-end project planning, budgeting, stakeholder alignment, and project execution.
  • Managed internal teams for office design, 3D modeling, BOQ preparation, RFP management, and employee relocation.
  • Ensured minimal operational disruption during the consolidation process.
  • Oversaw compliance, communication, and project closure activities.


Key Outcomes:

  • Achieved annual operational cost savings exceeding PKR 54.9 million, through reductions in rental, utilities, housekeeping, travel, and outsourcing expenses.
  • Enhanced space utilization, workplace efficiency, and long-term cost sustainability.
  • Delivered the project entirely through internal resources, highlighting strong leadership and in-house capability.


Total Facilities Management Project ; June 2017 - December 2017 JAZZ - VEON

  • Outsourcing of Facilities Management/Administration Services at country level.
  • Successfully Managed more than 60 Facilities, 20 Retail offices, 400+ vehicles, 30+ Business Partners & more than
    PKR-3Billion OPEX Budget and PKR-800M CAPEX budget annually.
  • Cost Optimization of more then 30% in Total Facilities Management domain.
    Vendor Optimization & Process Efficiency @80% with Processes reengineering.


Buildout & Renovation of Jazz–VEON Digital Headquarters and Retail Network

Organization: Jazz – VEON
Role: Project Director
Duration: November 2016 – December 2018
Location: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi & Nationwide (Pakistan)

Project Overview:
Led the end-to-end buildout and renovation of Jazz–VEON’s Digital Headquarters in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi, along with Customer Service Centres and Retail Outlets across Pakistan. This large-scale infrastructure project was part of the organization’s post-merger transformation strategy.

Scope & Responsibilities:

  • Oversaw planning, design, execution, budgeting, and vendor management for all sites.
  • Directed construction, renovation, and interior fit-outs covering over 230,000 sq. ft.
  • Managed project controls including BOQs, contractor evaluation, stakeholder alignment, and progress monitoring.
  • Ensured full compliance with corporate standards, safety protocols, and branding requirements.


Key Outcomes:

  • Successfully delivered projects across multiple cities and regions, ensuring consistent quality and modernized digital workplace environments.
  • Managed a total budget of PKR 1 Billion, ensuring cost control and timely completion.
  • Significantly improved workspace efficiency, customer experience, and employee engagement through enhanced physical infrastructure.


Buildout, Fit-Outs & Renovation of ZONG Headquarter Complex and Nationwide Offices

Organization: ZONG – China Mobile Pakistan
Role: Project Director / Lead
Duration: August 2011 – August 2016
Location: Islamabad (HQ), Lahore, Karachi, and Nationwide – Pakistan

Project Overview:
Led the planning, design, execution, and delivery of major infrastructure projects for ZONG’s Headquarter Complex ( HQ, Call center & Ware house buildings) in Islamabad, along with regional offices, call centers, warehouses, and customer service centers across Pakistan.


Scope & Responsibilities:

  • Directed buildout and renovation activities covering over 400,000 sq. ft. of operational and customer-facing facilities.
  • Oversaw complete project lifecycle including feasibility, budgeting, design coordination, contractor management, execution, and handover.
  • Managed a total project budget exceeding PKR 2 Billion, with strong cost control and vendor performance governance.
  • Supervised multiple simultaneous projects ensuring alignment with corporate standards, safety protocols, and branding requirements.


Key Outcomes:

  • All projects were completed on time and within budget, delivering high-quality infrastructure across the network.
  • Achieved notable cost savings through effective project planning, competitive procurement, and value engineering.
  • Enhanced the company’s operational readiness, customer experience, and workplace efficiency nationwide.


Administrative Operations Integration – Telecom Mergers (Mobilink–Warid & Telenor–PTCL Group)

Organizations: Jazz – VEON & PTCL Group
Role: Project Lead – Admin Operations
Duration: September 2016 – December 2024
Location: Nationwide – Pakistan


Project Overview:
Successfully led the administrative operations integration for two of Pakistan’s largest telecom mergers: Mobilink–Warid (2016–2018) and Telenor–PTCL Group (2024). Oversaw the full consolidation of facilities, fleet, vendors, administrative functions, and support services across nationwide footprints.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Planned and executed the merger of offices, assets, and administrative operations across multiple cities.
  • Directed vendor consolidation, lease terminations, contract renegotiation's, and cost-control measures.
  • Standardized and digitized administrative processes to align with post-merger operational models.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions and risk mitigation.


Key Achievements:

  • Delivered 35%–40% cost optimization across facilities and admin operations.
  • Ensured zero business disruption during transition phases.
  • Set a benchmark for merger execution in the telecom sector from an administrative operations perspective.


Enterprise-Wide System Automation, Digitization & Process Improvement

Organizations: PTCL Group, Jazz (VEON), Transworld Associates & ZONG – CMPak
Role: Project Lead / Process Transformation Head
Location: Nationwide – Pakistan

Project Overview:
Successfully led the automation and digitization of core administrative and operational processes across multiple leading telecom and technology organizations. The initiative aimed to eliminate manual dependencies, improve efficiency, and enhance transparency through integrated digital platforms.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Spearheaded the design, development, and deployment of digital systems for business-critical operations.
  • Coordinated with IT teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure user-centric solutions and seamless transitions.
  • Standardized workflows and introduced digital dashboards for real-time performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Delivered training and change management to ensure adoption across all departments.


Systems Automated:

  • Guest House Booking System
  • Employee Housing Allocation
  • Fleet Management & Tracking
  • Complaint & Building Maintenance Management
  • Domestic Travel Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Petty Cash Handling
  • Employee ID Cards & Leave Management
  • Internal Events & Protocol Coordination


Key Achievements:

  • Reduced manual workload, errors, and turnaround time across departments.
  • Improved operational visibility, compliance, and decision-making.
  • Enabled cross-functional collaboration and digital maturity across enterprise functions.

Timeline

Group Director People Experience

PTCL Group
02.2023 - 01.2025

Director People & Support Services

Azgard 9 Limited
05.2022 - 12.2022

Country Manager Administration

Transworld Associates
12.2019 - 05.2022

Director Administration & Operations

Damcon Engineering Solutions (Pvt) Limited.
01.2019 - 11.2019

Head of Administration/Facilities, Projects & Real Estate

JAZZ - VEON
09.2016 - 01.2019

MBA - Management

Preston University
09.2011 - 03.2014

Director Operation & Administration Services

ZONG - China Mobile Pakistan
07.2011 - 09.2016

Manager/Sr. Manager Facilities Operations

ZONG - China Mobile Pakistan
06.2007 - 06.2011

Team Lead Transmission & Operations

JAZZ - Mobilink
07.2003 - 06.2007

Communication Engineer

Makkays Hi Tech Systems
09.2002 - 06.2003

Master of Science - Electronics

University of Peshawar
11.1998 - 12.2001
Bilal Anwar KhanDriving Efficiency & Innovation | Operational Management, Projects Management & Real Estate