VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Employee Portrait
Manager Quality Assurance
Muhammad Azeem
Directorate of Quality Enhancement
Directorate of Quality Enhancement
Highest Qualification
M.Phil (Total Quality Management)
Specialization / Major
Total Quality Management (TQM)
PROFILE SUMMARY

Dedicated quality assurance professional with over ten years of managerial experience in higher education, specializes in managing quality assurance programs, enforcing compliance measures liaising with academics and administrative functions to ensure continuous improvement, and conducting institutional performance evaluations. Holds an MS in Total Quality Management and an MBA Executive, with additional certifications in project management and Six Sigma.

Experience

Manager Quality Assurance
Virtual University of Pakistan
Jan 14, 2019 — Sep 18, 2026
Manage institutional performance evaluations to meet national and international benchmarks. Oversee program self-assessments and collaborate with academic departments to prepare and evaluate Self-Assessment Reports. Monitor institutional processes for regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement. Review teaching, learning, and assessment practices periodically. Identify gaps and implement corrective action plans with faculty and management. Maintain comprehensive documentation and repositories to ensure audit readiness for external reviews. Liaise with academic leadership, regulatory bodies, and internal or external stakeholders to execute quality assurance activities. Support academic program and curriculum development via the Board of Studies to align with outcome-based education principles. Coordinate quality assurance team operations to ensure timely task completion, quality standards, and professional development.
Assistant Director QEC
Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore
May 05, 2015 — Jan 13, 2019
Coordinating HEC Institutional Performance Evaluation, Self-IPE, and M.Phil. program self-reviews across departments. Organizing awareness sessions for Program and Assessment Teams on Self-Assessment Manuals to prepare Self-Assessment Reports and conduct degree evaluations.Completing self-assessment activities for all degree programs as prescribed by the manual and addressing areas of weakness found during evaluations. Organizing quality assurance seminars for faculty and staff awareness.Preparing annual budget allocations, Quality Assurance Annual Reports, and Yearly Progress Reports for submission to the HEC Quality Assurance Agency in Islamabad.Conducting routine surveys including faculty evaluations, course evaluations, alumni feedback, and employer feedback. Coordinated and achieved membership in international bodies like INQAAHE and IQA, and currently pursuing APQN membership.

Certifications & Credentials

Project Cycle Management
Pakistan Planning and Management Institute
Year: 2026 • Duration: 1 Week • Mode: Conventional
Google AI Professional Certificate
Google Coursera
Year: 2026 • Duration: Self Paced • Mode: Online
Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI
Microsoft Coursera
Year: 2025 • Duration: Self Paced • Mode: Online