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We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer to join our client's team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the school’s technological vision, driving digital transformation, managing risks, and ensuring staff engagement and digital literacy.
• Build a unified digital ecosystem by consolidating systems and setting architectural principles, data models, integration standards, and IAM.
• Ensure reliable IT operations, including infrastructure, support, ITSM processes, IT asset lifecycle, and overall service quality.
• Select, implement, and manage core technology platforms and vendors, overseeing SLAs, DPAs, and technology risks.
• Lead internal development and project delivery, managing backlog, roadmap, requirements, timelines, testing, and prioritization across the IT portfolio.
• Maintain information security and compliance, ensuring GDPR adherence, implementing IAM/MDM/DRP/BCP, and managing backup strategy.
• Develop and lead the IT team, establishing clear responsibilities and fostering a culture of high service quality and technological maturity.

Candidate Profile:

• 7–10+ years of experience in IT management, including roles such as Head of IT, CTO, or CIO.
• Experience working in organizations of 150+ employees.
• Strong background in ITSM, system architecture, and information security.
• Experience managing development and complex IT projects.
• Experience implementing ERP/SIS/LMS or other large platforms.
• Proven track record in change management.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and architectural thinking.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• High technical awareness and structured reasoning.
• Financial and legal literacy.
• Empathy and the ability to work with resistance.
• International cultural competence.