Chief Technology Officer

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/786i3h

Location: Milan (Hybrid) or Hybrid within Italy

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Head of IT / CTO to lead technology strategy, IT operations, and software engineering across a growing international business.

This role requires a strong combination of technology leadership, budget ownership, vendor management, and people leadership , alongside a solid technical background in modern software development environments based on Java, Open Source technologies, Cloud, and Microservices architectures .

The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership to drive the companys technology vision, ensure operational excellence, and support business growth through scalable and innovative technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

- Define and execute the companys IT and technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead the evolution of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and software engineering practices.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across applications, infrastructure, security, and operations.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of business-critical systems.

IT Governance & Operations

- Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
- Establish governance frameworks, policies, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
- Implement KPIs, metrics, and reporting to monitor IT performance and business value.

Budget Management & Financial Planning

- Own and manage the overall IT budget.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Monitor IT spending and identify opportunities for optimization and cost efficiency.
- Build business cases and investment proposals for strategic technology initiatives.
- Manage relationships with international technology vendors, service providers,



and strategic partners.
- Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and commercial terms.
- Ensure vendor performance aligns with agreed SLAs and business expectations.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

Engineering Leadership

- Lead and mentor software engineering and technology teams.
- Support recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Promote Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern engineering standards.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.

Required Experience

Proven experience as a CTO, Head of IT, IT Director, or senior technology leader

Strong experience managing:

- IT budgets and financial planning
- Technology forecasting and investment roadmaps
- International vendors and outsourcing partners
- Cross-functional and geographically distributed teams

Solid software engineering background with exposure to:

- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- APIs and distributed systems

Experience leading technology transformation and modernization initiatives

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with C-Level executives

Experience in hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technology teams

Preferred

- Experience within fast-growing digital businesses or technology-driven organizations.
- Knowledge of modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Exposure to data platforms, AI initiatives, or digital transformation programmes.
- Experience working in international and multicultural environments.

What We Offer

- Company benefits package
- Flexible working model (Milan hybrid or remote)
- Opportunity to shape and execute the companys technology strategy
- High visibility with executive leadership and significant impact on business growth
- Dynamic, international, and innovation-driven environment

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Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/786i3h