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Company: AMSERS Consulting
Role Overview
The Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the digital transformation strategy across 24 independent entities , each with its own in-house technology team. Instead of a top-down directive , this transformation will be a collaborative approach , ensuring alignment while respecting the autonomy of each entity. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong financial stewardship , stakeholder management , and execution capabilities to drive group-wide innovation and efficiency .
Key Responsibilities
1. Group-Level Digital Leadership
Develop and execute a holistic digital strategy across 24 entities , ensuring alignment while accommodating each entitys unique needs.
Bridge the gap between group-level vision and entity-level execution , ensuring digital transformation delivers measurable business impact .
Establish group-wide technology standards, governance frameworks, and best practices , fostering innovation without stifling agility.
2. Financial Stewardship & Budget Management
Oversee and optimize the IT budget at the group level , ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost-effective technology investments.
Implement cost-sharing models where relevant, ensuring fair and strategic allocation of IT expenses across entities.
Continuously monitor and evaluate ROI on IT investments , ensuring alignment with business objectives.
3. Hands-On Leadership in a Complex IT Landscape
Work collaboratively with entity-level IT teams , guiding them through digital transformation rather than imposing a top-down mandate.
Be deeply involved in execution , understanding the realities on the ground and ensuring practical, scalable solutions.
Identify and bridge talent gaps , fostering cross-entity knowledge sharing and building a high-performing IT leadership network.
4. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
Engage with C-suite executives, entity leaders, IT teams, and business technology stakeholders to drive alignment on digital transformation initiatives.
Work closely with vendors, partners, and external consultants to leverage best-in-class technologies and practices.
Facilitate a culture of collaboration and shared innovation , ensuring that best practices are effectively communicated across entities.
5. Strategic Vision & Execution
Define a clear, long-term IT roadmap that aligns with business growth and operational efficiency goals .
Lead large-scale IT initiatives , including cloud adoption, data strategy, AI integration, cybersecurity frameworks, and business process automation .
Ensure seamless technology integration across multiple systems, balancing innovation with operational stability.
Key Requirements
Experience & Leadership
15+ years of experience in IT leadership roles , with at least 5 years at the group or enterprise level .
Proven track record in leading digital transformation across multi-entity organizations .
Strong background in IT governance, infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies .
Financial & Budget Expertise
Demonstrated experience in managing large IT budgets , optimizing IT spend, and ensuring financial accountability.
Ability to balance cost efficiency with innovation and business impact .
Stakeholder & Change Management
Exceptional ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across diverse business units.
Strong influence and relationship-building skills, fostering collaboration between group leadership and entity IT teams .
Experience in managing vendor partnerships and large-scale IT procurement .
Execution & Problem-Solving
Hands-on approach, able to deep dive into IT operations while maintaining a strategic view .
Strong project execution capabilities, ensuring timely and successful implementation of IT initiatives.
Analytical mindset, able to make data-driven decisions to optimize IT performance and business outcomes.
Originally posted on Himalayas