Chief Digital Officer

Phifer & Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Phifer & Company is seeking a visionary Chief Digital Officer to drive digital transformation across the EMEA region from their Dubai office. This executive role involves leading a team of 20 to modernize service delivery, enhance client engagement, and implement innovative digital solutions, making a substantial impact in the professional services sector.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of digital leadership experience in a professional services environment.
• Success in leading digital transformation across diverse and regulated markets.
• Experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive digital roadmap for EMEA.
• Lead transformation initiatives across consulting, legal, and advisory service lines.
• Enhance digital client engagement platforms and drive the development of digital products.

Skills

Digital Leadership

Data Analytics

Cloud Technologies

AI/ML

Team Management

Education

Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Job description

Chief Digital Officer – EMEA

Location: Dubai, UAE

Reports to: Global COO / Regional CEO

Team Size: 20

Industry: Professional Services (Consulting)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive Level

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to lead our digital transformation across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Based in Dubai, this executive role will be instrumental in modernizing service delivery, enhancing client engagement, and embedding digital innovation into the core of our professional services operations.

The CDO will oversee a team of 20 digital professionals and collaborate with global and regional leaders to drive strategic initiatives that position the firm as a digital-first leader in the EMEA market.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Strategy & Transformation

• Define and execute a comprehensive digital roadmap tailored to the EMEA region

• Lead transformation initiatives across consulting, legal, and advisory service lines

• Identify and implement emerging technologies to improve client delivery and operational efficiency

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing digital team of 20 across EMEA markets

• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed digital thinking across the organization

Client Experience & Innovation

• Enhance digital client engagement platforms and tools

• Drive the development of digital products and services that support advisory, compliance, and delivery

• Leverage data and analytics to personalize client experiences and improve outcomes

Technology & Governance

• Oversee the implementation and integration of digital platforms and cloud-based solutions

• Ensure compliance with EMEA-specific data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards

• Define KPIs and frameworks to measure digital performance, adoption, and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of digital leadership experience in a professional services environment

• Proven success in leading digital transformation across diverse and regulated markets

• Deep understanding of digital platforms, data analytics, AI/ML, and cloud technologies

• Experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams

• Master’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field preferred

Why Join Us?

• Lead digital innovation in a globally respected professional services firm

• Shape the future of client service delivery across the EMEA region

• Collaborate with forward-thinking leaders and a diverse, high-impact team

• Competitive executive compensation and benefits.