Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Smart Metering Programme

Talan Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the Smart Metering Programme. The successful candidate will define the technical strategy and architecture, ensuring systems are secure and scalable. With over 15 years of experience in smart metering or large IT transformation programmes, the CTO will provide strategic oversight and guide technical leads. This is a key leadership position with emphasis on cybersecurity and system interoperability.

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.

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.

Skills

Smart metering experience

AMI architectures

Vendor management

IoT expertise

Strategic leadership

Education

Engineering or computer science background

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Smart Metering Programme

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.

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

Job Description

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.