Chief Information Officer

Job Title: Chief Information Officer (CIO Technology Focus)

Role Summary

The CIO is responsible for defining and executing the organizations technology vision ensuring scalable secure and cost-effective IT systems that enable business growth and digital transformation. This role oversees IT infrastructure enterprise applications cybersecurity data strategy and innovation acting as a key strategic partner to the executive team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute enterprise IT strategy aligned with business objectives
• Advise CEO and Board on technology investments innovation and risks
• Lead IT transformation modernization and cloud adoption initiatives

2. IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee IT infrastructure networks cloud platforms and end-user computing
• Ensure high availability scalability and performance of systems
• Manage IT service delivery and vendor ecosystems

3. Enterprise Applications & Architecture

• Lead implementation and optimization of core systems (ERP CRM core platforms)
• Establish enterprise architecture standards and governance
• Ensure integration across systems and data platforms

4. Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Define and implement enterprise cybersecurity strategy
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 NIST and local regulations
• Manage cyber risk data privacy and business continuity planning

5. Data & Digital Transformation

• Drive data strategy analytics and AI adoption
• Enable digital products automation and customer-facing technologies
• Foster innovation and emerging technology adoption

6. Governance & Compliance

• Establish IT governance frameworks and policies
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Manage IT budgets cost optimization and ROI tracking

7. Leadership & Talent Management

• Build and lead high-performing IT teams
• Develop leadership pipeline and technical capabilities
• Promote agile DevOps and product-oriented ways of working

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
• 1520 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in executive leadership roles
• Proven track record in IT strategy digital transformation and large-scale system implementations
• Strong expertise in cloud computing cybersecurity enterprise architecture and data platforms
• Experience managing large IT budgets and vendor ecosystems

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business alignment
• Strong technical depth with executive leadership capability
• Cybersecurity and risk management expertise
• Financial and operational acumen
• Stakeholder management and communication