Vaneeza Ayaz
Muzaffarabad
Summary
Project Management professional with a strong academic foundation in engineering and advanced project planning, specializing in sustainable infrastructure and public sector energy projects. Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation across major hydropower initiatives. Adept at performance monitoring, reporting, and aligning projects with development goals. Fluent in English and committed to working in multicultural, mission-driven environments like the Islamic Development Bank.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning Engineer
Power Development Organization AJK
07.2024 - Current
- Lead planning of regional hydropower development initiatives in line with sustainability and energy access goals
- Prepare and submit PC-I and PC-II documents in accordance with government and donor requirements for project funding and execution
- Conduct review and analysis of feasibility studies to evaluate technical, economic, and environmental viability
- Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term development plans to support strategic infrastructure growth
- Participate in the approval and appraisal process for new development projects in coordination with relevant authorities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for resource planning, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination
Operational Engineer
Power Development Organization AJK
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Ensured continuous power generation by managing operations and technical maintenance
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize plant efficiency and resolve system faults
- Supported audits, environmental compliance, and operational risk assessments
- Contributed to capacity-building efforts through documentation and knowledge transfer
Education
MS - Project Management
COMSATS University Islamabad
01.2024
BS - Electrical Engineering
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
11.2019
Skills
- Project planning expertise
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Engineering Design & Operations (Hydropower & Renewable Energy Projects)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Technical Reporting & Documentation
- Sustainable Infrastructure Development
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Time & Stress Management
- Adaptability in Multicultural Environments
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress
- Project Management Foundations – LinkedIn Learning, 2025-05
- The Role of Engineers in Safe and Sustainable Operations – Pakistan Engineering Council, 2025-02
- PMI Authorized PMP Exam Prep Course – Project Management Institute, 2024-10
- Risk Assessment and Management – Pakistan Engineering Council, 2022-05
- Time and Stress Management: Find Your Balance – Pakistan Engineering Council, 2022-05
Languages
English – Fluent
Urdu – Native
Timeline
Planning Engineer
Power Development Organization AJK
07.2024 - Current
Operational Engineer
Power Development Organization AJK
05.2021 - 07.2024
BS - Electrical Engineering
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
MS - Project Management
COMSATS University Islamabad
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