About the
Role:

We are seeking a visionary and
results-driven Chief Information Officer to lead our group's technology
strategy. The CIO will drive digital transformation, oversee all IT
operations and projects, and align technology investments with business
objectives across the group. This is a senior executive role requiring
strategic thinking, strong leadership, and deep technical expertise.

Qualification:

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Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

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Master's
degree (MBA or MSc IT/MIS) strongly preferred

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PMP
certification (preferred)

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CISSP
or equivalent cybersecurity certification (preferred)

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ITIL
Foundation or above (preferred)

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ISO
27001 / ISO 9001 awareness or lead auditor certification

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Valid
UAE driving license (preferred)

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15+
years of progressive IT experience, with 5+ years in a senior leadership
role.

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UAE Driving
License is a must.

Skills:

IT strategy & governance

Cloud migration (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Cybersecurity
& risk management

ERP & enterprise applications

Project & program management

Vendor & contract management

IT budgeting & ROI analysis

Software development lifecycle

IT infrastructure & networking

Digital transformation

Business intelligence & dashboards

ISO / regulatory compliance

SLA management

Team leadership & mentoring

Web & social media platforms

Document management systems

Workflow automation

Executive-level communication

Essential
Duties And Responsibilities:

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Present IT project benefits and risks to the
board of directors and executive leadership.

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Oversee vendor, contractor and service
provider relationships — from technology selection through full project
lifecycle, within budget and timelines.

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Conduct periodic IT risk and compliance
audits; present threat assessments and control improvement plans to
management.

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Ensure key management reports and dashboards
are fully automated, with document management workflows to eliminate manual
paperwork.

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Manage all IT projects (applications and
infrastructure) end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, cost control and
post-go-live knowledge transfer.

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Prepare and present annual IT budgets with ROI
analysis; follow through on approved technology upgrades and solutions.

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Identify and migrate suitable applications to
the cloud, reducing on-premises hardware and operational costs.

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Revamp the group's web presence and social
media platforms to enhance customer engagement and lead conversion.

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Enforce IT service SLAs for all internal and
external stakeholders in line with industry best practices.

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Collaborate with the executive team to align
IT initiatives with broader business and financial goals.

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Lead, manage and develop the IT department;
build team capability for the next stage of growth.

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Develop and oversee the IT budget, maintaining
the 25% technology vs 75% HR cost balance.

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Plan, deploy and maintain IT systems,
infrastructure and operations across the group.

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Manage the organisation's software development
needs and delivery pipeline.

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Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures
and best practices group-wide.

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Stay current with emerging technologies and IT
trends; apply relevant innovations to the business.

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Ensure IT strategies and processes actively
support company-wide goals.

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Maintain ISO compliance and ensure adherence
to applicable government regulations on systems operations.

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Champion paperless, digital-first operations
across the group.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Project Delivery

On-time
delivery across all IT implementations

Compliance Audits

Periodic
IT risk & compliance audits completed

Budget Adherence

IT
budget balance: 25% technology / 75% HR

IT Security

Security posture improvements
& zero critical incidents

Team Development

Team
capability building milestones met

Digital Presence

Website
& social media revamp delivered

Paper-free Rate

Workflow automation adoption across the group

Emerging Tech

Technology roadmap updates delivered on schedule

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