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Chief Information Officer
Confidential JobsSwitzerland1 day ago
Full-timeInformation Technology

Technology Strategy & Leadership


  • Develop and execute a future-oriented IT strategy aligned with the firm’s business model and growth objectives.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology trends, emerging tools (including AI), and digital opportunities.
  • Lead the digital transformation roadmap, with a focus on automation, AI-driven efficiency, and data intelligence.


IT Operations & Infrastructure


  • Oversee global IT operations, ensuring secure, stable, and scalable systems (network, cloud, hardware, applications, collaboration tools).
  • Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, system consolidation, and infrastructure optimization.
  • Ensure high service availability, business continuity, and reliable support across global offices.


Cybersecurity & Risk Management


  • Design and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy, including policies, governance, and monitoring.
  • Lead risk assessments, compliance programs, and data protection initiatives (GDPR, ISO standards, client requirements).
  • Manage incident response and ensure continuous improvement of cyber resilience.


Enterprise Applications & Data Management


  • Oversee the application landscape (ERP, CRM, HRIS, project management, knowledge management systems).
  • Drive integration, automation, and system enhancements to support consulting workflows.
  • Define a data strategy that improves analytics, reporting, decision support, and data quality.


Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting Enablement


  • Partner with client-facing teams to enable new digital offerings and support technology-driven consulting services.
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, and Practice Leaders to identify and deliver technology solutions that strengthen productivity and profitability.
  • Manage external vendors, technology providers, and implementation partners.


Team Leadership & Budget Management


  • Lead and develop a high-performing global IT team, fostering innovation, accountability, and service excellence.
  • Oversee IT budgeting, cost control, vendor negotiations, and investment planning.
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement and digital adoption across the firm.


Required Qualifications


  • 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including serving as CIO, CTO, or Head of IT.
  • Experience in a consulting, professional services, or fast-paced matrix environment strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record in leading digital transformation, cloud strategy, enterprise systems, and cybersecurity.
  • Strong understanding of business operations, financial management, and organizational change.
  • Experience in managing global IT teams and vendor ecosystems.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate technology topics for executive and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience with AI adoption and automation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST) and compliance environments.
  • Consulting industry knowledge (project delivery models, client data requirements, professional services automation tools).
  • Certification(s) such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or cloud certifications.

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