Head of Technology and Data

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Technology and Data to lead technology and data transformations. This leadership role involves shaping strategic initiatives across various business functions including retail and customer experience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical leadership and digital transformation. A competitive net salary and relocation package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive net salary

Medical insurance

Relocation package

Qualifications

• At least 15 years in a technical and data leadership role, especially in digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security, cloud architecture, retail technology, and customer experience.
• Experience with AI.

Responsibilities

• Set and oversee the implementation of the retailers strategy for technology, data and digital transformation.
• Identify and deliver high-impact transformation and analytics initiatives across operations and customer experience.
• Build the technology and data backbone for e-commerce and omnichannel capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration of data flows across various systems.
• Lead vendor and platform strategy, negotiations, and performance management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cyber security knowledge

Cloud architecture

AI experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has come up for a head of technology and data to join an established, yet growing brand.

This role is integral to shaping the technology and data element of the business, by modernising and transforming systems. You will be a strategic partner to the CEO and other senior stakeholders, helping shape the next chapter of growth.

Role:

• Set and oversee the implementation of the retailers strategy for technology, data and digital transformation
• Identify and deliver high-impact transformation and analytics initiatives across operations, retail, marketing, supply chain, and customer experience
• Build the technology and data backbone required to accelerate the Group’s e commerce, omnichannel, and customer intelligence capabilities.
• Ensure seamless integration of data flows and systems across front-end, supply chain, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms.
• Lead vendor and platform strategy, negotiations, and performance management across technology and data ecosystems

Candidate:

• At least 15 years in a technical and data leadership role, especially across digital transformation
• Strong knowledge of cyber security and cloud architecture, retail technology and customer experience
• Experience with AI
• Strong leadership and strategy experience

This is an integral leadership role, with an opportunity to be part of something exciting. In return there is a competitive net salary, with medical insurance. There is also a relocation package for anyone out of the region.