Reach IT - Nearshore Solution!Our nearshore expertise sets us apart. We specialize in on-demand, scalable teams, technical excellence, and operational reliability. By bridging the talent gap, we support organizations building robust, secure, and business-critical data platforms.We are looking for aChief Information Officer (CIO) ️to lead the global IT organization of an international advanced engineering group, responsible for defining and executing enterprise technology strategy across manufacturing, engineering, and corporate systems, driving large-scale digital transformation, IT governance and maturity, and ensuring secure, reliable, and operations across multiple countries and production sites.*The role can be based in Portugal, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, or Germany, with regular travel to Portugal required.Skills:Executive leadership experience in global IT organizations within engineering, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industrial environments; Track record defining and executing enterprise IT strategy aligned with complex business transformation and operational excellence programs; Leading digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, PLM, engineering systems, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity; Background in IT governance, organizational maturity models, and enterprise decision frameworks in multi-site environments; Managing global IT operations (datacenters, networks, end-user services, enterprise applications, and production-related systems); Understanding of IT/OT integration, industrial environments; Knowledge of cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and audit requirements in regulated or security-sensitive industries; Align technology investments with business priorities, cost control, and long-term scalability; Executive communication skills and ability to operate at board and senior leadership level; Fluent English required, with ability to work in an international environment.Your Responsibilities: Define and execute the global IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, industrial operations, and long-term growth plans; Lead enterprise-wide transformation programs across corporate systems, engineering platforms, infrastructure, and production-related technologies; Increase the maturity, governance, and effectiveness of the global IT organization; Global IT operations, ensuring stability, performance, and security across all sites and business units; Define technology roadmaps covering ERP, engineering systems, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital platforms; Support the evolution of the organization towards more integrated, scalable, and digitally enabled operations; Act as strategic advisor to executive leadership on technology risks, investments, and innovation opportunities; Build and lead an international IT leadership team, developing capabilities across multiple locations; Establish clear decision frameworks and priorities for complex transformation initiatives; Ensure compliance, cybersecurity, and risk management practices meet enterprise and regulatory requirements.#cio #chiefinformationofficer #itleadership #digitaltransformation #manufacturingit #engineeringit #industrialit #cybersecurity #itgovernance #globalit #enterprisetechnology #executivesearch