Chief Information Officer (CIO)
The Chief Information Officer is responsible for defining and executing a global technology strategy that enables growth, operational excellence, and innovation. Reporting to the CFO, the role provides enterprise-wide leadership across IT operations, digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and applications in a complex, multi-region environment. Client Details The organisation is a global industrial market leader operating across multiple continents with a highly diversified asset base. It serves major multinational customers and operates mission?critical, always?on production environments requiring resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms. Description * Define and execute a global IT and digital strategy aligned to business objectives * Lead reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across multiple geographies * Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, including cloud, automation, and AI * Establish and govern cybersecurity, data protection, and information security standards * Oversee enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRMS) to maximise business value * Build and lead a high-performing, future-ready global IT organisation * Manage global IT budgets, investment governance, and vendor performance * Advise executive leadership and the Board on technology risks and opportunities Job Offer * Make a significant impact as a CIO at an industry-leading organisation. * Please note this is a full time role based on-site in Dubai, UAE. Relocation required.
* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred * 20+ years of progressive technology leadership experience * Proven CIO experience within large, complex, global organisations (USD 500m+ revenue) * Strong experience in global IT operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity * Demonstrated ability to influence Boards and executive leadership teams * Financial acumen covering budgeting, investment governance, and business cases * Experience leading large, multicultural teams across multiple regions * Background in industrial, manufacturing, mining, or asset?intensive environments preferred