Chief Technology Officer

4 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Talan Full time

Company Description

Talan is a global consulting group specializing in innovation and transformation through technology. For over 20 years, we have partnered with companies and public organizations to drive meaningful change.

We are purpose-driven, working across diverse sectors to tackle social and environmental challenges, simplify and improve market operations, leverage digital transformation, and ensure that data is managed responsibly and ethically.

Our expertise spans consultancy and outsourcing services, including programme management, market design, and governance. We also offer award-winning capabilities in cyber security, data privacy, and digital transformation.

We are currently seeking a CTO – Smart Metering Programme to join our team.

Job Description

The CTO will define the technical strategy and architecture for the Smart Metering Programme, ensuring all systems—Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, and IT components—are secure, scalable, and interoperable. The role provides strategic oversight to technical leads across delivery streams. Acting as a senior advisor, the CTO ensures technology decisions align with client objectives, programme constraints, and Talan's innovation and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define technical vision, architecture, and standards.
  • Oversee technology roadmap and system interoperability.
  • Ensure cybersecurity, scalability, and resilience across platforms.
  • Advise leadership on technology risks and innovation.
  • Guide all technical leads (Meters, communications services, HES, MDMS, Integration, Testing).

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in smart metering or large IT transformation programmes.
  • Expertise in AMI architectures, IoT, and enterprise integration.
  • Strategic leadership and vendor management experience.
  • Engineering or computer science background required.


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