Chief Technology Officer

Royal Class Group; Dubai; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UAE is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead strategic IT projects globally. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of leadership experience, a strong track record in technology innovation, and exceptional skills in managing diverse teams across regions. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of modern technologies, including the MERN stack and cloud architecture, to push the company's tech capabilities forward.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technology leadership roles, including 3+ years as a CTO or Senior Team Lead.
• Experience managing teams and projects across different countries.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology vision and roadmap.
• Oversee the planning, development and delivery of IT projects across diverse markets.
• Build and lead high-performing, distributed tech teams.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Cybersecurity

Cloud architecture

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

MBA or Executive training

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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the strategic direction, development and implementation of our global IT projects. These initiatives span multiple regions and industries, requiring strong leadership, cross-cultural collaboration and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering successful, scalable and innovative technology solutions as a Team Lead or CTO in dynamic, high-growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership : Define and execute the company’s technology vision and roadmap, aligned with overall business goals.
• Project Oversight : Oversee the planning, development and delivery of IT projects across diverse markets, ensuring quality, security, scalability and timely execution.
• Team Management : Build and lead high-performing, distributed tech teams; mentor engineers, architects and project managers.
• Innovation & Strategy : Identify emerging technologies and assess their potential for integration into our projects.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the executive team, product owners and stakeholders across regions to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Budget & Vendor Management : Manage technology budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Risk Management : Establish and enforce best practices in cybersecurity, data privacy and regulatory compliance across geographies.

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to architect and build highly scalable systems using the latest and most advanced technologies, including but not limited to the MERN stack, Go (Golang), and other modern frameworks suited for large-scale, distributed applications.

Qualifications

• Experience : 10+ years in technology leadership roles, including 3+ years as a CTO or Senior Team Lead.
• Track Record : Demonstrated success in delivering complex, multi-national IT projects.
• Technical Expertise : Deep understanding of software development, cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, etc.), infrastructure and cybersecurity.
• Global Perspective : Experience managing teams and projects across different countries and time zones.
• Leadership : Strong people management, decision-making and communication skills.
• Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. MBA or Executive training is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with agile development and DevOps culture.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA or other international frameworks.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

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