Executive AI & Digital Transformation Leader

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a senior technology leader to build and execute a technology strategy for a newly established, investment-backed organisation in Dubai. The role demands AI-driven transformation, modern architecture and a scalable operating model across the enterprise.

You will lead the technology function, govern platforms, manage budgets and vendors, and drive data-driven decision making while ensuring security, resilience and a future-ready digital ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience as CTO, CIO, or equivalent in a senior technology leadership role.
• Track record of building or transforming technology capabilities with AI in complex organisations.
• Modern enterprise architecture and shared-platform leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and technology operations.
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation and critical technology programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgets, vendors and technology investments.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise technology strategy and roadmap.
• Establish target technology architecture, platforms and governance.
• Build and lead the organisation's technology function, operating model and team.
• Oversee enterprise applications, systems integration, digital identity and access management.
• Lead cybersecurity, technology risk, resilience and business continuity.
• Deliver modern cloud infrastructure, end-user technology and workplace services.
• Manage technology budgets, strategic suppliers and third-party service providers while ensuring delivery excellence.

Skills

AI leadership

Data platforms

Emerging technologies

Innovation mindset

Technology strategy

Tools

Cloud infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Enterprise architecture

Systems integration

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a senior technology leader to build and execute a technology strategy for a newly established, investment-backed organisation in Dubai. The role demands AI-driven transformation, modern architecture and a scalable operating model across the enterprise.

You will lead the technology function, govern platforms, manage budgets and vendors, and drive data-driven decision making while ensuring security, resilience and a future-ready digital ecosystem.