Role Purpose

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 Accountabilities

Enterprise Technology & Digital Strategy
Define and own the 3-5-year Technology & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 Digital & Technology Strategy and 3-year Roadmap
Enterprise Architecture Blueprint
Cybersecurity & Data Governance Framework
Digital Transformation Portfolio (business cases, ROI, milestones)
Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory Program
AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement Program
IT Operating Model & Talent Strategy

Requirements

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

10-15 years of progressive leadership in Technology, Digital Transformation, or IT
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
Any nationality - Bilingual is preferred

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