Position: Chief Technology Officer (relocation to Dubai)
Company: United Software
Category: Lead
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent
Published: 2023-05-01T00:00:00+03:00

As the Chief Technology Officer, you will be responsible for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing technology initiatives. The Chief Technology Officer is a forward-thinking strategic planner who develops the company's technology strategies and
improves cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development.

The Chief Technology Officer must possess agility in their approach to problem-solving, with the ability to develop effective strategies and see them through to execution. They should also be capable of hands-on coding and have the willingness to get involved in technical implementation wherever possible.

Working closely with the Founder and CEO, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
● Act as an advocate for the organization’s IT vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users.
● Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
● Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments.
● Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization.
● Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
● Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.
● Determine an organization's long-term systems needs and hardware acquisitions to accomplish the organization's business objectives
● Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business.
● Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
● Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
● Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with Business units and monitoring of IT systems performance.
● Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
● Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
● Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
● Identify opportunities for the appropriate, cost/benefit analyses for IT spending, initiatives and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development.
● Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices.
● Advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
● Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
● Legal and Financial processes
● Participate in strategic and operational governance processes of the business
organization as a member of the senior management team.
● Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including vendors and partner organizations.
● Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
● Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
● Technical communication and Coordination
● Technology solution development

WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU...
● Proven experience as Chief Technology Officer, or a similar role (retail experience is preferred)
● Previous Experience: Minimum 7 years
● Previous experience working in a startup is mandatory
● MBA or Masters Degree in Computer applications
● Be a forward thinker and able to identify potential risks and opportunities
● Strong communication skills both written and verbal
● Self-motivated and ability to adapt to fast-changing environment
● Ability to think outside the box
● Ability to strategize and solve problems

YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT WEAR THAT BECAUSE…
● We are a group of bright, kind and goal-oriented people. You can be your authentic self here, and are empowered to encourage others to do the same!
● We are a successful, fast-growing company at the forefront of tech and fashion.
● We are a technologically and data-driven business
● We are committed to our clients and connected through our vision of “Being every real girls styling solution”
● We love solving problems, thinking creatively and trying new things
● We believe in autonomy & taking initiative
● We are challenged, developed, and have a meaningful impact
● We have a smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideas
● You will be proud to say that you work for Wear That