Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Retail | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj - Human Capital Management; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated Chief Technology Officer to lead their technology strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, with strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and a proven track record in multi-country operations. You will oversee the technology landscape, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across stores and digital channels. Join a company that values innovation and excellence in the retail sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience.
• Senior technology leadership experience in large retail, FMCG, or consumer businesses.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP environments.
• Proven track record supporting multi-country or multi-location operations.
• Solid understanding of retail operations systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with retail growth.
• Lead and govern Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, SCM, Commerce) and related retail systems.
• Enable multi-country retail operations across stores, warehouses, and digital channels.
• Oversee ERP, POS, WMS, e-commerce, data, and system integrations.
• Drive digital, omnichannel, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in KSA & GCC.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Vendor management

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Chief Technology Officer for a prominent and leading retail company in Saudi Arabia, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation.

The CTO will lead the technology strategy and execution for a large multi-country retail business across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The role focuses on scaling and optimizing a Microsoft Dynamics 365–based ERP and retail technology landscape, enabling operational excellence, omnichannel growth, and secure, resilient platforms.

Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Key Accountabilities

• Own and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with retail growth.
• Lead and govern Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, SCM, Commerce) and related retail systems.
• Enable multi-country retail operations across stores, warehouses, and digital channels.
• Oversee ERP, POS, WMS, e-commerce, data, and system integrations.
• Drive digital, omnichannel, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in KSA & GCC.
• Lead IT teams, vendors, and system integrators with strong delivery governance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of hands on experience.
• Senior technology leadership experience (CTO / CIO / Head of IT) in large retail, FMCG, or consumer businesses.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP environments.
• Proven track record supporting multi-country or multi-location operations.
• Solid understanding of retail operations systems and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Strong vendor management, governance, and executive stakeholder skills.
• Experience in GCC markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, is a must.