The company is a global leader in digital transformation, employing approximately 67,000 individuals with an annual revenue of around €10 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands—the company for services and products. Recognized as the European leader in cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, the company is committed to a secure and decarbonized future, providing tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions across various industries.
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The CTO for the Middle East & Turkey region will lead the regional technology strategy and oversee the end-to-end presales and solutioning function for all the company portfolios. The role serves as the primary technology advisor to both customers and internal teams, ensuring that all solutions are innovative, competitive, and aligned with business growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Technology Strategy & Innovation: Define and execute the technology vision for the MET region in alignment with the global CTO strategy. Drive 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 function across all business lines. Own solution development for major bids, RFPs, and digital transformation programs. Ensure the quality, feasibility, and competitiveness of all technical proposals. Strengthen partnerships with Azure, AWS, Google, and OEMs to support winning solutions.
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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.
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time.
