Chief Technology & Digital Transformation Officer Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,IT/Tech

The Chief Technology amp Digital Transformation Officer CTDTO is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise-wide technology and digital transformation strategy to enable business growth operational excellence innovation cyber resilience and long-term competitiveness The role integrates IT digital platforms data automation AI cybersecurity and emerging technologies into a coherent transformation agenda aligned with corporate strategy value creation and shareholder expectations

Key Accountabilities1

Enterprise Technology amp Digital Strategy Define and own the 3 5-year Technology amp 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

Digital Transformation amp Innovation 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

IT amp Enterprise Architecture Own enterprise architecture applications landscape infrastructure cloud strategy and integration platforms Ensure interoperability scalability performance and business continuity across all systems Lead ERP CRM WMS MES PLM BI and core platform strategy and governance

Cybersecurity amp Technology Risk Establish and oversee enterprise cybersecurity data privacy and resilience frameworks Ensure compliance with regulatory governance and IPO-readiness requirements e g ISO 27001 NCA PDPL SOX-ITGC CMA SEC expectations Lead disaster recovery business continuity and crisis response readiness

Data Analytics amp AI Build a unified data strategy governance quality master data analytics AI ML decision intelligence Enable real-time executive dashboards predictive analytics and AI-driven decision support Ensure ethical secure and compliant use of AI and advanced analytics

Technology Governance amp Investment Chair the Technology Investment Committee and Digital Portfolio Review Prioritize initiatives based on business value ROI risk and strategic alignment Manage technology budgets vendors contracts and sourcing strategies

Organization amp Talent Build and lead a high-performing technology and digital organization IT Digital Data Cyber PMO Architecture Develop future-ready digital skills leadership pipelines and succession plans Embed agile product-oriented and value-delivery operating models

Board amp Executive Advisory Act as strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on technology trends digital risks and competitive disruption Present digital transformation progress investment cases and risk dashboards to the Board and Audit Risk Committees

Key Deliverables Group

Group Digital amp Technology Strategy and 3-year Roadmap
Enterprise Architecture Blueprint
Cybersecurity amp Data Governance Framework
Digital Transformation Portfolio business cases ROI milestones Industry 4 0
Smart Factory Program
AI amp Advanced Analytics Enablement Program
IT Operating Model amp Talent Strategy

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Master s degree (MBA, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
Professional certifications (CIO, TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, CISM, Cloud Architect) are an advantage.

Experience
15 25 years of progressive leadership in Technology, Digital Transformation, or IT. Proven track record as CIO, CDTO, CTO, or equivalent at enterprise or group level. Demonstrated leadership of large-scale ERP, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation programs. Experience in regulated, IPO-ready, or publicly listed environments preferred. Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or complex multi-business groups is a strong advantage.

Core

Competencies

Strategic:
Enterprise digital strategy. Technology-enabled business transformation. Board-level governance and risk oversight.

Leadership :
Visionary, change-driven, and execution-oriented. Ability to align business, technology, and culture. Strong stakeholder influence at CEO and Board level.

Technical :
Cloud, cybersecurity, data platforms, AI, ERP, Industry 4.0. Enterprise architecture and integration. Digital operating models and agile delivery.

Personal Attributes:
High integrity and governance mindset. Commercial and value-creation orientation. Systems thinker with strong execution discipline. Change leader with the ability to mobilize large organizations.

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