Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Client Overview:

Our client is a licensed P2P marketplace for vacation rentals, offering a diverse range of benefits for both guests and hosts. Their platform facilitates seamless connections between individuals looking for unique vacation experiences and those offering their properties for rent. With a focus on enhancing the travel experience, they provide flexible, user-friendly services that cater to the needs of both sides of the marketplace.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technological advancement of our client’s organization. As the CTO, you will play a key leadership role in advancing the company’s digital transformation and scaling its technological infrastructure. This position will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring that technology remains a core differentiator as they lead the tourism and accommodation industry in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-looking technology strategy that aligns with the company’s broader business goals. Lead the design and implementation of innovative technology roadmaps that drive customer engagement, market differentiation, and sustainable growth.
• Technology Development & Innovation: Identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational scalability, improve the user experience, and foster competitive advantage. Lead the implementation of enterprise-level solutions that support business expansion and operational efficiency.
• Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, operations, and marketing, to align technology strategies with business objectives. Ensure the integration of technological solutions that support overall company growth and operational excellence.
• Customer-Centric Solutions: Leverage customer insights to develop and implement technological innovations that enhance user experiences and build brand loyalty. Focus on translating market dynamics into actionable technology solutions.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a high-performing technology team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Lead efforts to scale the team efficiently as the organization grows, ensuring it is equipped to meet future challenges.
• Sustainability & Scalability Focus: Ensure that technology systems are designed to be scalable and environmentally sustainable. Champion the integration of green technologies and support eco-friendly tourism solutions.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Implement advanced analytics to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. Ensure that systems are optimized for performance and reliability, with a strong focus on data security and privacy.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strategic Vision: Proven experience aligning technology strategies with overarching business goals. Ability to anticipate industry trends and turn them into actionable technology initiatives that support long-term business objectives.
• Technical Expertise: At least 12 years of experience in senior technology roles, including a minimum of 4 years as a CTO or equivalent. Expertise in cloud computing, scalable systems, microservices, data analytics, and advanced technologies like AWS and Kubernetes. Hands-on experience with enterprise-level technology solutions is essential.
• Customer-Centric Innovation: Deep understanding of customer behavior and market dynamics. Ability to drive the development of technology solutions that enhance user experiences and customer engagement.
• Leadership & Team Management: Proven track record in leading large teams, with experience managing teams of 100+ individuals. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Sustainability & Scalability: Experience designing systems that balance scalability and sustainability will be a plus. Knowledge of environmental standards and global sustainability practices in the tourism industry will also be a plus.
• Preferred Backgrounds: Candidates with a background in tourism, hospitality, or tech-enabled services are highly desirable. Experience in B2C environments and product lifecycle management will also be valuable.
• Language Proficiency: English fluency is a must for effective communication, both verbal and written.
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Schooling Allowance
• Bonus Policy
• Long-Term Incentive Plan
• Collaborative Culture
• Sustainability Commitment
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance