Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Chief Information Officer (CIO) — Job Description

Role summary

Lead the organization’s technology strategy and operations to enable business goals, drive digital transformation, ensure secure and reliable IT services, and foster innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives; advise executive leadership and board on technology opportunities and risks.
• Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives to modernize systems, adopt cloud and SaaS solutions, automate processes, and drive data-driven decision making.
• IT Operations & Delivery: Oversee infrastructure, applications, service management (ITSM), helpdesk, and project delivery to ensure uptime, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Cybersecurity & Risk: Set security strategy, governance, and controls; manage risk assessments, incident response, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX as applicable).
• Budgeting & Vendor Management: Own IT budget and cost optimization; negotiate and manage vendor contracts, cloud/service providers, and third-party relationships.
• Data & Analytics: Promote data governance, BI/analytics, and information management to enable accurate reporting and insights.
• Talent & Organization: Build and mentor IT teams, define org structure, recruit technical and management talent, and set performance goals.
• Architecture & Standards: Define enterprise architecture, technology standards, and integration patterns to ensure scalability and interoperability.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business leaders to prioritize initiatives, translate requirements into solutions, and communicate technology roadmaps.
• Innovation & Compliance: Evaluate emerging technologies, run pilots/proof-of-concepts, and ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience; 5+ years in an executive IT role preferred.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms, enterprise applications (ERP/CRM), cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong financial acumen, vendor negotiation, and program management experience.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred skills & attributes:

• Experience in digital transformation, data strategy, and Agile/DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and industry-specific systems.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and driving organizational change.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical executives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR350.25 - QAR789.60 per hour

Work Location: In person