Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

This range is provided by Driven Properties. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range AED25,000.00/yr - AED50,000.00/yr About Driven Properties At Driven, we're not just real estate experts, we're redefining what it means to lead. With innovation at our core and ambition in our DNA, we're building the most forward-thinking real estate company in the region. As we scale across new markets, we're now hiring our first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our next phase of digital transformation.Role Overview We are looking for a visionary CTO to drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability across all our technology functions including our proprietary in-house CRM, digital infrastructure, AI development, and automation. This is a strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with cross-functional leaders to shape the future of real estate technology at Driven.Key Responsibilities Technology Strategy & Vision Define and execute the long-term tech strategy aligned with the company's vision for innovation and global expansion.Lead digital transformation initiatives to future-proof operations, client experience, and service delivery.Product Ownership Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our in-house CRM system.Champion user-centric design, performance, and adoption across departments.AI & Automation Lead the development and implementation of AI tools to optimize business intelligence, lead scoring, content creation, marketing automation, and operational efficiency.Innovation Leadership Foster a culture of experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous learning.Identify emerging technologies and translate them into scalable, real-world applications.Team Building & Leadership Build and lead a high-performing in-house tech team (developers, product managers, data specialists).Guide and mentor internal talent while managing external vendors and partners.Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Ensure a secure, scalable, and resilient technology infrastructure to support business growth.Maintain compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.Requirements Proven experience in a senior tech leadership role, ideally as CTO or Head of Engineering/Product.Strong track record of owning and scaling custom-built platforms or CRMs.Deep understanding of AI, data analytics, cloud architecture, and automation tools.Experience leading digital transformation projects from idea to execution.Ability to balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution.Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills.Experience in or passion for the real estate or proptech sector is a strong plus Benefits Be the tech architect of one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the region.Lead the development of cutting-edge tools that redefine the industry standard.Work in an entrepreneurial environment that values innovation, initiative, and ownership.Competitive compensation, leadership autonomy, and a front-row seat to our global expansion journey Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Driven Properties by 2x Get notified about new Chief Technology Officer jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Chief Technology Officer - French fluent Chief Technology Officer - French fluent Senior Vice President, Technology Regulatory Lead, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa-R-250788Senior Vice President - Marsh IMEA Construction Practice Business Development - Vice President - Public Sector - Dubai Vice President Engineering Cabin Technical and Reconfigurations Vice President - Business Risk and Controls Officer – Digital Growth and Data Solutions (UAE National)Vice President of Sales, Middle East and Africa (MEA)Vice President Corporate Finance and M&AVice President - Retail Property Development Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)Associate Vice President – Capital and Liquidity Management Assistant Vice President – Engineering Projects Senior Vice President, Business Development - AI Solutions (IC)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr