About the Job
The company is a global leader in digital transformation with approximately 67,000 employees and an annual revenue of around €10 billion, operating in 61 countries. The company is committed to a secure and decarbonized future, focusing on tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions across various industries.
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Role Purpose
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Middle East & Turkey region is responsible for leading the regional technology strategy and managing the end-to-end presales and solutioning function for all the company's portfolios. The role involves acting as the primary technology advisor to customers and internal teams, ensuring that all solutions are innovative, competitive, and fully aligned with business growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Technology Strategy & Innovation:
Define and execute the technology vision for the MET region, aligned with global CTO strategy. Drive the adoption of Cloud, Data, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Digital Platforms. Translate regional market trends into relevant offerings and use cases.
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Presales:
Lead the regional presales and solution architecture across all business lines. Own solution development for major bids, RFPs, and digital transformation programs, ensuring quality, feasibility, and competitiveness of technical proposals. Strengthen partnerships with Azure, AWS, Google, and other OEMs.
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Client Engagement:
Serve as a trusted technology advisor to CIO/CTO-level stakeholders. Support key accounts with solution roadmaps, architecture planning, and technology advisory. Represent the company in CXO engagements, technology councils, and industry forums.
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Technical Governance & Delivery Assurance:
Provide architecture governance and technical oversight for large regional programs. Establish and enforce technology standards, patterns, and best practices. Act as the final escalation point for critical solution or design issues.
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People & Capability Development:
Lead and develop a high-performing team of architects and presales specialists. Build strong technical capability in Cloud, Data, Cyber, AI/ML, and industry domains. Strengthen certification frameworks and engineering excellence in the region.
Required Experience
- 15+ years in senior technology leadership roles (CTO / Chief Architect / Technical Director).
- Deep expertise in Cloud, Data, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, and modern engineering practices.
- Strong experience in running presales and large-scale solution architecture functions.
- Proven engagement with senior stakeholders across Public Sector, BFSI, Energy, and Telecom.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at C-level.
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