CTO / Digital & Technology

CTO — Smart City Platform

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE CTO / Digital & Technology Technology / Government Permanent $320k – $420k tax-free

Role Overview

JOlivier & Partners has been retained to identify a CTO for a Dubai government-backed smart city platform, defining the technology strategy for one of the world's most ambitious urban technology programmes.

The Organisation & Context

Our client is a government-owned technology platform responsible for the digital infrastructure of a major new urban development in Dubai — a planned community of 250,000 residents.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define the technology architecture and platform strategy for the smart city deployment
  • Lead a technology organisation of 120 engineers and data scientists
  • Oversee deployment of IoT, AI and data analytics platforms
  • Manage technology vendor relationships
  • Represent the platform at international smart city forums

Candidate Profile

  • CTO or technology leadership in smart city, telecom or government technology
  • Deep expertise in IoT architecture, data platforms and AI-powered operational systems
  • Track record of large-scale technology infrastructure programmes
  • Experience working with government clients

Search Process & Confidentiality

Retained mandate. UAE tax-free package with comprehensive relocation and housing support.

JOP-2026-031

CTO — Smart City Platform

Compensation: $320k – $420k tax-free
Location: Dubai, UAE
Date Posted: June 2026
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