Chief Information Officer : Dubai-Based

Qataryello; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the construction sector is seeking a strategic leader to drive their technology vision. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a CIO, overseeing digital transformation and managing a large team and budget. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a CIO in a large complex organization.
• Strong background in digital transformation in Real Estate or Construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for technology and digital initiatives.
• Manage a team overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data analytics.
• Drive digital transformation focusing on AI and productivity improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Analytics

AI

Project Management

Job description

This is a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation within the construction and development sector, committed to innovation and technological advancement. They are currently undergoing significant digital transformation and are seeking a strategic leader to drive the technology vision and ensure continued growth and success.

Responsibilities :

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all technology and digital initiatives.
• Manage and mentor a team of senior technology managers, overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, business applications, data analytics, innovation, and project management.
• Drive digital transformation, focusing on data analytics, AI, and productivity improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, clients, and external partners.
• Represent the organisation to the market, presenting to customers, clients, and executives.
• Manage a substantial IT budget and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Oversee large scale ERP and HCM projects, including data migrations.

Minimum Requirements :

• Significant experience as a CIO, within a large, complex organisation; preferably with operations within mature, sophisticated markets.
• Strong background in global operations and digital transformation, either within the Real Estate or Construction sector; or within a large multi-national business.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data analytics, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage a large team and budget.
• Must be able to reside and work in Dubai.

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