Chief Information Officer (CIO) - Dubai (On-Site)

• Global technology leadership for a complex industrial enterprise

About Our Client

The organisation is a global industrial market leader operating across multiple continents with a highly diversified asset base. It serves major multinational customers and operates mission‑critical, always‑on production environments requiring resilient, secure, and scalable technology platforms.

Job Description

• Define and execute a global IT and digital strategy aligned to business objectives
• Lead reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across multiple geographies
• Drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, including cloud, automation, and AI
• Establish and govern cybersecurity, data protection, and information security standards
• Oversee enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HRMS) to maximise business value
• Build and lead a high-performing, future-ready global IT organisation
• Manage global IT budgets, investment governance, and vendor performance
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on technology risks and opportunities

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or similar; MBA preferred
• 20+ years of progressive technology leadership experience
• Proven CIO experience within large, complex, global organisations (USD 500m+ revenue)
• Strong experience in global IT operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity
• Demonstrated ability to influence Boards and executive leadership teams
• Financial acumen covering budgeting, investment governance, and business cases
• Experience leading large, multicultural teams across multiple regions
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, mining, or asset‑intensive environments preferred

What's on Offer

• Make a significant impact as a CIO at an industry-leading organisation.
• Please note this is a full time role based on-site in Dubai, UAE. Relocation required.