Chief Information Officer - Dubai

Omanyp; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Omanyp seeks a seasoned CIO to define and execute a global IT and digital strategy, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable operations across geographies. You will drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, including cloud, automation, and AI, while establishing cybersecurity and information protection standards.

Oversee ERP/CRM/HRMS platforms and lead a high-performing, global IT organisation with responsible budgeting and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IT Leadership

Global IT Operations

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity

Budgeting & Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Industrial/Asset-intensive Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

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.

• 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

• 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