Manufacturing Digital Transformation Leader

SSC HR Solutions; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SSC HR Solutions seeks a Chief Technology & Digital Transformation Officer to define and execute enterprise technology strategy, enabling growth, efficiency, and resilience. The role integrates IT, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital platforms into a coherent transformation program aligned with strategy.

The successful candidate will lead a large technology organization, drive ERP/CRM/Cloud initiatives, and report to the CEO and Board on progress, risks, and ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred (MBA, MSc, or equivalent).
• Professional certifications (CIO, TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Cloud Architect) are an advantage.
• 15-25 years of progressive leadership in Technology, Digital Transformation, or IT.
• Proven track record as CIO, CDTO, CTO, or equivalent at enterprise level.
• Experience in regulated, IPO-ready, or publicly listed environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own a 3-5 year Technology & Digital Transformation Roadmap aligned with corporate and business strategies.
• Translate business objectives into scalable digital platforms, architectures, and capability roadmaps.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems and transition to cloud, data-driven, and AI enabled operating models.
• Drive end-to-end digital transformation across core value chains (manufacturing, supply chain, sales, customer experience, finance, HR, governance).
• Establish innovation frameworks, digital labs, and partnerships with technology providers, startups, and universities.
• Sponsor automation, Industry 4.0, IoT, advanced analytics, and smart operations initiatives.
• Own enterprise architecture, applications landscape, infrastructure, cloud strategy, and integration platforms.
• Lead ERP, CRM, WMS, MES, PLM, BI, and core platform strategy and governance.

Skills

Enterprise digital strategy

Leadership & governance

Executive stakeholder management

Cloud & AI technologies

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Professional certifications (CIO TOGAF PMP ITIL CISSP CISM)

Job description

SSC HR Solutions seeks a Chief Technology & Digital Transformation Officer to define and execute enterprise technology strategy, enabling growth, efficiency, and resilience. The role integrates IT, data, AI, cybersecurity, and digital platforms into a coherent transformation program aligned with strategy.

The successful candidate will lead a large technology organization, drive ERP/CRM/Cloud initiatives, and report to the CEO and Board on progress, risks, and ROI.