Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Downtown, Dubai (Hybrid Working)Team Size: 45Package: Competitive salary + excellent benefits package My client, which we have an exclusive partnership with are a dynamic and fast-growing digital marketing agency located in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Their mission is to drive brand growth through innovative digital strategies, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. As they scale, they are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join the executive team and lead the growing technology and strategy functions.Role Overview As CTO, you will be responsible for setting and executing the technology vision of the company, while aligning closely with marketing strategy and creative innovation. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of 45 across development, data, performance marketing, and creative tech—fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.Key Responsibilities Define and implement the company’s overall technical vision in line with business and marketing goals.Lead, inspire, and scale a high-performing tech and digital marketing team.Drive innovation across platforms including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, content marketing, email automation, programmatic advertising, and data analytics.Partner closely with the CMO and CEO to integrate technology with creative and strategic campaigns.Evaluate and implement new tools and platforms to improve performance, efficiency, and client delivery.Ensure robust data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to support decision-making and campaign optimization.Oversee the security, scalability, and reliability of all digital and marketing technology systems.Champion a culture of continuous improvement and outside-the-box thinking.Requirements10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, preferably in digital marketing, advertising, or creative agencies.Proven track record of leading and scaling teams of 30+ people in a fast-paced environment.Deep expertise in digital marketing technologies including but not limited to: SEO/SEM Platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Bing, Ahrefs)Social & Content Platforms (Meta Ads Manager, Linked In, Tik Tok, You Tube)Email and CRM platforms (e.g., Hub Spot, Mailchimp, Salesforce)Web analytics & reporting tools (GA4, Looker Studio, Tableau)Marketing automation tools and CDPs Strong understanding of full-stack development, data architecture, APIs, and modern marketing tech stacks.Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Based in or open to relocating to Dubai; hybrid working supported.What they Offer Hybrid working model with flexible hours.Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.Generous benefits package including medical insurance, wellness allowance, and professional development budget.A collaborative, fast-paced environment with a creative, talented team.Office located in a premium workspace in Downtown Dubai. #J-18808-Ljbffr