Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Smart Metering Programme

Talan; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting group is looking for a CTO for their Smart Metering Programme in Abu Dhabi. The CTO will lead the technical strategy, ensuring secure and scalable systems while guiding technical teams. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in smart metering or IT transformation, with a strong background in engineering or computer science. This role offers a significant opportunity to drive technological innovation and meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in smart metering or large IT transformation programmes.
• Expertise in AMI architectures and IoT.
• Strategic leadership and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Define technical vision, architecture, and standards.
• Oversee technology roadmap and system interoperability.
• Ensure cybersecurity and scalability across platforms.
• Advise leadership on technology risks.
• Guide technical leads across various services.

Skills

Smart metering

Cybersecurity

Vendor management

IoT

Enterprise integration

Education

Engineering or computer science background

Job description

Company Description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a CTO – Smart Metering Programme to join our team.

The CTO will define the technical strategy and architecture for the Smart Metering Programme, ensuring all systems—Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, and IT components—are secure, scalable, and interoperable. The role provides strategic oversight to technical leads across delivery streams. Acting as a senior advisor, the CTO ensures technology decisions align with client objectives, programme constraints, and Talan’s innovation and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical vision, architecture, and standards.
• Oversee technology roadmap and system interoperability.
• Ensure cybersecurity, scalability, and resilience across platforms.
• Advise leadership on technology risks and innovation.
• Guide all technical leads (Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, Integration, Testing).

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in smart metering or large IT transformation programmes.
• Expertise in AMI architectures, IoT, and enterprise integration.
• Strategic leadership and vendor management experience.
• Engineering or computer science background required.