Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Client of Foreground
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Experience
5 - 7 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
To lead the strategic design and operational execution of the groups technology agenda, overseeing infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, data architecture, and digital product delivery, with a strong focus on business enablement and future scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and own the group-wide technology strategy, aligning IT infrastructure, software engineering, and security with commercial and operational goals.
- Oversee architecture decisions across platforms, cloud systems, and integration layers, ensuring seamless connectivity and interoperability across business units.
- Lead the modernization of legacy systems, including ERP migrations, data warehousing, and cloud-native application rollouts.
- Manage the internal development and product engineering teams, ensuring Agile delivery practices, DevSecOps integration, and CI/CD pipelines are institutionalized.
- Establish enterprise data governance, cybersecurity protocols, and access management systems, in collaboration with risk and compliance teams.
- Act as the primary advisor to the CEO on digital investment prioritization, vendor negotiation, and technology partnerships.
- Build a high-performance technology leadership bench, with clear accountability for delivery, support, security, and innovation.
- Represent the group in external technology forums, investor discussions, and digital transformation dialogues within the UAE ecosystem.
Desired Candidate Profile
15+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years as CTO, VP Technology, or Head of Engineering in complex, multi-sector environments.
- Strong experience across enterprise IT, cloud architecture (Azure, AWS), software development, and cybersecurity governance.
- Proven track record of leading technology transformations in regulated environments such as fintech, logistics, or enterprise SaaS.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, Masters preferred.
- Experience operating in GCC markets, with specific knowledge of UAE digital regulations, data protection laws, and cloud policies.
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Client of Foreground
Foreground is partnering with a digital-first services group in the UAE to appoint a forward-thinking and execution-capable Chief Technology Officer, based in Dubai. This role is integral to the groups technology transformation, as it shifts from legacy operations toward a platform-centric, API-enabled ecosystem spanning fintech, logistics, and enterprise services.
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