Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Adecco; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to spearhead a global digital and data transformation initiative. This role demands a visionary leader with proven expertise in manufacturing technology and data engineering. Responsibilities include driving IoT and MES technology integration, enhancing operational efficiency, and mentoring a high-performing IT team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in data engineering and proven success in digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in oil & gas or manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in data engineering and data modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership in digital transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive the development and integration of IoT and MES technology stacks.
• Oversee IT governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.

Skills

Data engineering

Manufacturing technology

Cybersecurity

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

SAP

Odoo

MES systems

SCADA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead a global digital and data transformation initiative within a leading oil & gas manufacturing organization. This strategic position requires a visionary leader with deep expertise in manufacturing technology, data engineering, and enterprise IT ecosystems.

The CIO will be responsible for architecting and implementing scalable, integrated IT solutions that unify siloed systems, enhance operational efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making across global operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development and integration of proprietary IoT and MES technology stacks.
• Design and execute data strategies to support operational excellence and advanced analytics.
• Integrate ERP (e.g., SAP, Odoo) and MES systems into a unified data architecture leveraging Microsoft Fabric.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Oversee IT governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.
• Build and mentor a high-performing IT and data engineering team.

Ideal Candidate

• Industry Experience: Proven track record in oil & gas or manufacturing environments.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong background in data engineering and data modeling.
  • Hands‑on experience with MES systems and IoT technologies (e.g., SCADA).
  • Familiarity with ERP platforms (SAP, Odoo) and Microsoft Fabric.
• Leadership: Strategic thinker with experience translating manufacturing processes into data‑driven IT ecosystems.
• Transformation Experience: Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation in manufacturing companies.
• Soft Skills: Collaborative, innovative, and results‑oriented with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.