Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Retail | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chief Technology Officer to drive technology strategy and execution across its large multi-country retail business. The role involves leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 and optimizing a diverse technology landscape for operational excellence. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in senior technology roles, strong vendor management skills, and a solid understanding of GCC markets. This role is based in Riyadh and offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience.
• Senior technology leadership experience in retail, FMCG, or consumer businesses.
• Proven track record supporting multi-country operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with retail growth.
• Lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related retail systems.
• Oversee ERP, POS, WMS, e-commerce, and system integrations.

Skills

Senior technology leadership

Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise

Vendor management

Operational efficiency

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Azure Cloud

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.