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Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Dubai (On-Site)

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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.
  • Global technology leadership for a complex industrial enterprise
  • Shape digital strategy at board and enterprise level

About Our Client

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.

Job 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

The Successful Applicant

  • 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

What's on 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.
Contact
Matt Jones
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007682
Phone number
+97147090393

Job summary

Function
Executive Search
Specialisation
Technology
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Jones
Consultant phone
+97147090393
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007682

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