Chief Technology Officer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Employment Type: Full-Time About Sanne Sanne is a London-born, Dubai-based fashion-tech brand redefining luxury through sustainability and innovation. Our made-to-order model eliminates overproduction, delivering custom garments within a week. We are harnessing advanced technologies to streamline and enhance the fashion retail experience. Our initiative involves the integration of state-of-the-art digital solutions, including but not limited to 3D body scanning and a novel software we are developing. This approach not only ensures a personalized customer experience but also significantly reduces waste, aligning with our commitment to environmental responsibility.Role Overview We’re seeking a visionary CTO to lead Sanne’s technology strategy and bring our ambitious fashion-tech project to life. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with entrepreneurial drive and experience in e-commerce or retail tech.Key Responsibilities Define and execute Sanne’s technology roadmap in alignment with business goals.Collaborate with leadership to set clear IT and production priorities, goals, and timelines.Allocate IT resources effectively, establishing KPIs and monitoring performance.Foster a culture of innovation, excellence, and agile delivery.Oversee development of our made-to-order e-commerce platform and back-end systems.Lead the integration of advanced technologies like AI-driven sizing algorithms and personalization engines.Ensure technical excellence in product solutions and manage technical delivery across teams.Collaborate with industrial and retail designers to implement our modular physical retail concept.Infrastructure, Security & Operations Manage technology budgets and oversee IT infrastructure, data management, and security.Develop and implement robust disaster recovery and IT security plans.Ensure scalable, secure infrastructure capable of supporting global growth.Make strategic decisions around architecture, tools, and systems to support rapid innovation.Maintain strong strategic partnerships with key vendors, suppliers, and tech collaborators.Represent Sanne’s technical vision externally - whether to investors, partners, or the press.Lead communications with third-party development firms and technology service providers.Stakeholder Engagement Act as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams, clearly translating strategy and progress.Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across design, marketing, production, and retail.Qualifications8+ years in technology leadership roles, ideally in fashion-tech, e-commerce, or retail innovation.Proficient in modern software development practices, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and Dev Ops.Strong track record of launching and scaling digital products and platforms.Experience managing teams, budgets, technical roadmaps, and vendor relationships.Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sustainability and fashion innovation.Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on approach.Why Join Sanne?Help shape a category-defining retail concept with global ambitions.Collaborate with visionary creatives, engineers, and global design studios.Be part of a brand that fuses sustainability with cutting-edge technology.Competitive salary, equity potential, and full relocation support to Dubai.Join an ambitious, fast-growing team reshaping the future of luxury.To apply, please send your CV to tech@sanne.com and a short cover letter explaining your interest and experience.Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology and Project Management Industries Retail Apparel and Fashion Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Sanne by 2x Get notified about new Chief Technology Officer jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Chief Technology Officer - French fluent Chief Technology Officer - French fluent Vice President Corporate Communications - Digital Marketing Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector - Dubai Senior Vice President - Marsh IMEA Construction Practice Vice President , Manager TGM Finance & FTP – TCM Finance Vice President - Business Risk and Controls Officer – Digital Growth and Data Solutions (UAE National)Regional Vice President of Sales, Sth Africa Luxury Real Estate Project Assistant Vice President (Engineering)Vice President Corporate Finance and M&AAudit Manager, Vice President — Risk Validation (UAE National Only)Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 16 hours ago President Vice President - Fleet & Corporate Sales (Only for UAE Nationals)Vice President - Retail Property Development Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Associate Vice President – Capital and Liquidity Management Assistant Vice President – Engineering Projects Senior Vice President and Head of Model Risk Senior Vice President, Digital Payments, EEMEA-R-249657We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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