Chief Technology Officer - CTO | Saudi Holding Company

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy and driving its digital transformation journey with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP. The CTO plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring scalability by overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics ERP across the organization.

As both a strategic leader and a technical authority, the CTO bridges business objectives with ERP capabilities, ensuring seamless system integration and sustainable long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the company’s overall technology roadmap with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Align ERP and IT initiatives with organizational strategy and growth objectives.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and their integration with Dynamics 365.

ERP Implementation & Optimization

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and related modules.
• Customize and configure Dynamics ERP to meet organizational requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration with other business systems.
• Oversee data migration, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, reporting frameworks, and analytics to support executive decision-making.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Establish ERP governance, cybersecurity protocols, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure Dynamics ERP meets local and international compliance standards.
• Implement role-based access and security controls within the ERP environment.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Build and lead an ERP/IT team with strong Microsoft Dynamics capabilities.
• Provide training, guidance, and change management strategies to ensure user adoption.
• Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams.

Vendor & Partner Collaboration

• Manage relationships with Microsoft, Dynamics implementation partners, and third-party solution providers.
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated on Microsoft Dynamics updates, releases, and ecosystem advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8 - 10 years of IT leadership experience, including 4 years leading ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred) implementations.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale Microsoft Dynamics ERP projects.
• Strong understanding of business processes: Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Sales & CRM.
• Expertise in system integration, data governance, and cybersecurity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 modules and architecture.
• Ability to translate business requirements into ERP solutions.
• Skilled in leading digital transformation.
• Strong vendor and partner management capabilities.