Omantel is hiring for one of its subsidiaries’ CEO – ICT Organization, Muscat (Oman)

This is a unique opportunity to lead a fast-growing ICT Organization driving digital transformation, innovation, and technology services in Oman. We are looking for a visionary leader with:

✅ Proven executive experience in ICT/Technology/Digital sectors

✅ Strong business & transformation track record

✅ Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver results

ROLE OBJECTIVE

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company is responsible for defining and executing the vision, strategy, and growth roadmap as it transforms into Oman’s national ICT champion. The CEO leads the end-to-end development, commercialization, and scale-up of the company's ICT offerings across Cloud, Data Center, Cybersecurity, IoT, System Integration, and Emerging Technologies.

The role oversees company-wide functions including strategy, operations, product development, financial performance, partnerships, regulatory alignment, and cultural transformation. As the face of the company, the CEO represents the organization to national stakeholders, enterprise clients, global technology partners, regulators, and key interface to Omantel Group. The CEO drives innovation, commercial agility, talent development, and long-term sustainability as the company becomes a critical digital enabler for Oman’s economy and digital future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and communicate the company's long-term vision and transformation strategy aligned with national ICT objectives and Omantel Group’s digital ambitions
• Lead the company's evolution from a cloud/data center company into a full-stack ICT solutions provider and systems integrator

Business Growth & Market Positioning

• Expand the company's market presence and revenue through strategic product launches in Cloud, IoT, System Integration and other priority ICT solutions
• Identify high-growth verticals (e.g., government, oil & gas, banking, telecom) and tailor value propositions accordingly
• Develop and drive go-to-market strategies, channels, and ecosystem partnerships to drive customer acquisition and retention

Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Oversee all functional operations including product development, service delivery, sales, customer support, and technology deployment
• Ensure SLA adherence, service scalability, and continuous improvement across delivery units

Transformation & Change Management

• Lead the cultural and operational transformation to a fast-moving, agile, innovation-led ICT company
• Embed digital thinking, customer-centricity, and outcome-based service models into the organizational DNA

Financial Management

• Own financial performance including P&L, cash flow, investment decisions, pricing strategies, and cost efficiency
• Drive profitability through commercial discipline, operational leverage, and strategic partnerships

Product & Technology Innovation

• Champion a differentiated, scalable product portfolio across cloud, cybersecurity, and infrastructure solutions
• Foster an innovation-driven culture that embraces emerging technologies (e.g., AI, edge computing, green tech)

Partner & Ecosystem Engagement

• Act as the front face and build and maintain strong partnerships with global OEMs, hyperscalers, cloud providers, ISVs, and local technology firms
• Secure national and international alliances that elevate the company's platform and service offerings

Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure corporate governance, ethical conduct, and compliance with national ICT laws, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards
• Represent the company in regulatory engagements, industry forums, and national digital transformation initiatives

Talent & Culture Development

• Attract, develop, and retain top talent across technology, sales, and operational functions
• Build a high-performance leadership team and instil a culture of accountability, innovation, and purpose

ROLE SPECIFICATIONS

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or Executive Leadership Program) preferred

Certification

• Executive development certifications in leadership, strategy, or digital transformation are an asset

Experience

• 15–20 years of senior leadership experience in the ICT sector, with at least 7–10 years at the executive level (CEO, COO, or Business Unit Head)
• Proven success in leading technology-driven scale-ups or business transformations, ideally in telecom, ICT, cloud services, or digital infrastructure

Skills

• Strategic leadership & vision-setting
• ICT market knowledge (Cloud, Cybersecurity, SI, IoT)
• Business model innovation and transformation management
• Financial stewardship and investor communication
• Ecosystem partnership development
• Organizational change and talent development
• Public speaking, stakeholder influence, and communication

Competencies

Leadership

• Impactful decision-making
• Strategic mindset
• Leading performance (for cross-functional initiatives)
• Visionary thinking
• Governance and risk leadership

Behavioural

• Collaboration and adaptability
• Planning & coordination
• Achievement orientation
• Senior stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation and influence

Core

• Integrity & ethical leadership
• Operational excellence
• Effective communication
• Customer centricity
• National and industry alignment

Technical

• ICT sector fluency (cloud, cybersecurity, digital platforms, IoT)
• Digital business models and platform strategy
• Strategic partnerships & M&A awareness
• Regulatory, governance and compliance alignment
• Product lifecycle and go-to-market leadership

If this is of interest and you feel you have the right credentials and depth of experience, please respond to this post with your CV, contact details and a brief summary of why you might be suitable for such an illustrious role. We would be delighted to evaluate your eligibility and get back to you for an exploratory conversation.