Chief Technology Officer

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead all aspects of technology strategy, development, and execution within the organization.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong foundation in technology, strategic foresight, and a collaborative mindset. The successful candidate will drive innovation, support business growth, and ensure operational excellence across all technical functions.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Vision
Develop and implement a scalable, forward-looking technology roadmap aligned with our client’s business objectives. Leverage emerging technologies to sustain a competitive advantage across digital wallets, payments, crowdfunding, and media platforms.

Leadership & Team Management
Establish and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary technology team. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Provide mentorship and strategic direction to drive technical excellence and team development.

Product Development & Technology Delivery
Oversee the design, architecture, and rollout of secure and intuitive platforms. Ensure technology initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities, driving innovation in digital financial services.

IT Infrastructure & Security
Ensure the robustness, scalability, and security of IT infrastructure. Implement and uphold industry-leading standards for data privacy, compliance, and operational reliability.

Technology Trends & Innovation
Identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies—including AI, blockchain, and others—to strengthen operational capabilities and enhance product offerings. Stay ahead of industry trends to maintain technological leadership.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align technology efforts with broader business goals. Cultivate external partnerships to accelerate innovation and strategic growth.

Budgeting & Resource Allocation
Effectively manage the technology budget, ensuring optimal use of resources. Prioritize initiatives based on risk, ROI, and business impact.

• Fluent in Arabic

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record in managing and scaling digital platforms (e.g., digital wallets, payment systems, crowdfunding, marketplaces, and media technologies).

• Extensive experience with modern software development practices, cloud infrastructure, data architectures, and security protocols.

• Deep knowledge of payment technologies, financial regulations, digital wallets, and emerging fintech trends (e.g., blockchain, AI, decentralized finance).

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Expertise in managing full product development lifecycles, from ideation to execution.

• Ability to understand complex technical challenges and communicate them to non-technical stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of infrastructure, DevOps, security, and cloud technologies (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.).

• Strategic thinker with the ability to make data-driven decisions and prioritize effectively.