The CTO will lead the technology strategy and execution for a large multi-country retail business across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The role focuses on scaling and optimizing a Microsoft Dynamics 365–based ERP and retail technology landscape, enabling operational excellence, omnichannel growth, and secure, resilient platforms.
Work location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Key Accountabilities
- Own and execute the enterprise technology strategy aligned with retail growth.
- Lead and govern Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance, SCM, Commerce) and related retail systems.
- Enable multi-country retail operations across stores, warehouses, and digital channels.
- Oversee ERP, POS, WMS, e-commerce, data, and system integrations.
- Drive digital, omnichannel, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance in KSA & GCC.
- Lead IT teams, vendors, and system integrators with strong delivery governance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We are Looking for:
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- A minimum of 15 years of hands on experience.
- Senior technology leadership experience (CTO / CIO / Head of IT) in large retail, FMCG, or consumer businesses.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP environments.
- Proven track record supporting multi-country or multi-location operations.
- Solid understanding of retail operations systems and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Strong vendor management, governance, and executive stakeholder skills.
- Experience in GCC markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, is a must.
