Chief Technology Officer; CTO – Retail

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

• 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.

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.