Chief Information Officer (CIO)

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Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and innovative CIO to lead digital transformation and IT governance within a software and financial services holding company. Key Highlights: 1. Lead digital transformation and IT governance 2. Manage legacy systems and cloud applications 3. Foster a culture of innovation and agile methodologies **About the holding company** We are an established holding company in the software and financial services sector, operating diverse technologies—from legacy systems to cloud solutions and applications. Our infrastructure is hybrid, combining colocation and cloud to ensure scalability and security. We seek a strategic and innovative CIO to lead digital transformation and IT governance, aligning technology with business objectives. **Responsibilities** * Define and execute the **technology strategy aligned with the holding’s growth and innovation goals**. * Define and execute, together with the team, a **backup and disaster recovery policy** that minimizes operational impact in case of incidents. * Manage an environment involving **legacy systems and cloud applications**. * Lead teams responsible for **Infrastructure**, **Internal Systems**, and **Information Security**. * Ensure **IT governance**, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity. * Support **modernization and migration of legacy systems** to more scalable and efficient solutions. * Ensure **high system availability and performance**, optimizing infrastructure costs. * Guarantee **high internal SLA levels** for handling employee service requests across all companies within the holding. * Evaluate and **implement new technologies** to enhance corporate competitiveness. * Evaluate and **implement new ERP and CRM solutions**. * **Foster a culture of innovation** and adoption of agile methodologies. * **Manage technology vendors and contracts**. **Requirements** * **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related fields. Postgraduate studies/MBA is a plus. * **Experience**: 8+ years in IT, including at least 3 years in leadership roles. * **Technical knowledge:** + Cloud architectures (AWS, Azure). + IT infrastructure, colocation, and corporate networks. + System virtualization and legacy system management. + Information security and regulatory compliance. + Management of cross-functional teams and agile methodologies. * **Skills:** Strategic thinking, leadership, effective communication, and ability to influence high-level decisions. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in software/SaaS companies. * Experience with Windows and Linux environments. * Knowledge of **artificial intelligence and automation**. * Experience with DevOps.