CTO

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Shape the Future of AI-Enabled Enterprise Transformation

We're looking for a senior technology leader to join our global AI Service Integrator Client and drive the strategic direction of their technology and AI capabilities. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, cutting-edge technology, and commercial growth.

 

The Opportunity

You'll own the technology vision for a growing consultancy, defining how AI, data platforms, and modern engineering practices create tangible value for enterprise clients. This isn't a back-office role—you'll be front and centre, shaping client engagements, leading presales conversations, and representing the organisation externally as a thought leader.

 

What You'll Do

Set the Technology & AI Direction

  • Define the long-term technology roadmap, architectural standards, and innovation priorities
  • Translate advances in generative AI, automation, and agentic systems into practical client solutions
  • Establish the frameworks for responsible, scalable AI adoption across the organisation and its clients

Build Foundations for Scale

  • Design enterprise-grade platforms, data architectures, and delivery patterns that support growth
  • Champion engineering excellence and modern development practices
  • Set governance standards that balance speed with security and sustainability

Drive Commercial Success

  • Lead strategic presales engagements where technical vision directly shapes deal outcomes
  • Craft compelling narratives that connect client challenges to AI-powered solutions and measurable business value
  • Work closely with sales leadership to ensure technology strategy enables revenue growth

Represent the Organisation Externally

  • Serve as the public face of the company's technology vision
  • Deliver keynotes, publish thought leadership, and engage with media
  • Build relationships with strategic clients and industry partners

Develop People & Culture

  • Mentor and grow technical leaders across the business
  • Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and consultative problem-solving

About You

  • Proven track record as a CTO, Chief Architect, VP of Engineering, or similar senior technology role
  • Background in technology consulting, systems integration, or digital transformation services
  • Deep expertise across cloud platforms, data engineering, and applied AI—including hands-on understanding of LLMs, generative AI, and automation
  • Commercially sharp, with experience navigating complex enterprise sales cycles
  • Exceptional communicator who can simplify technical complexity for board-level audiences
  • Comfortable on stage, in client boardrooms, and in front of cameras
  • Collaborative leadership style with a genuine passion for building high-performing teams


This is an opportunity to define how a growing organisation approaches AI and technology—not just internally, but in how it delivers value to some of the most ambitious enterprises in the market.


Why Join

You’ll be part of a forward-leaning environment where strategy meets storytelling, and innovation meets execution. Expect autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to define how AI changes business for the better.

 

Recruitment process

The role has recently opened so please apply. When your application is reviewed, you will be contacted if your profile meets the requirements. The customer will conduct both online and face-to-face interviews based on location and availability.

 

Your Consultant

Michael Deane, Senior Recruitment Consultant with a focus on placing C-Suite, VP & Senior talent, along with Technical and Business Development professionals within Enterprise Technology across the Middle East region. Michael has an extensive technical, leadership and recruitment background.




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