CTO / IT & Digital Transformation Lead

Our client is a global entertainment group with established offices across Europe and the U.S.

The group is experiencing a deep transformation due to its exponential growth. This pivotal moment requires both agility through change and experience in project management to support the need for a strong technological and digital transformation.

The purpose of this role is to lead the group's global technology strategy, unifying platforms, processes, data, and technology culture, while driving innovation, professionalization, and the responsible and secure use of emerging technologies such as AI and data analytics, all in service of the business.

Reporting line: This role reports directly to the Head of Operations.

Mission

To define and execute the group's technology vision and roadmap, acting as a strategic business partner while leading digital transformation, ensuring the highest standards of security, compliance, and data protection, and building technological solutions that enable the company to:

• Make better data‑driven decisions;
• Scale the business sustainably across the U.S. and Europe;
• Integrate corporate and entrepreneurial cultures within a shared technology model.

Key Responsibilities

-Technology Strategy & Transformation

• Define and lead the group's global digital transformation strategy.
• Design the target technology architecture, including systems, data platforms, AI and advanced analytics.
• Evaluate, select, and implement technology solutions that enhance business performance and decision‑making.
• Ensure effective technology integration between Companies, while respecting cultural and operational needs and differences.

-Data, AI & Innovation

• Lead the group's data and analytics strategy, with a strong focus on:
• Drive the pragmatic, visible, and secure adoption of artificial intelligence.
• Transform existing data‑driven initiatives into robust, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Source and implement innovative data analytics solutions consolidating the business units' specificities.
• Stay abreast of emerging and fading technology trends, incorporating this knowledge into the organization's technological approach.

-Security, Compliance & Best Practices

• Define and implement strong cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance standards, particularly relevant in the U.S. and Europe.
• Establish appropriate policies, quality assurance processes, and security levels for current and future applications.
• Manage technology vendors, third‑party partners, and associated contracts.

-Operating Model & Processes

• Assess current technology processes and propose improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Professionalize the IT function while preserving agility and an innovation mindset.
• Lead technology migration initiatives where required.

-Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a bridge between business and technology, translating strategic needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate closely with business teams across the U.S. and Europe.
• Monitor and assess IT budgets.
• Lead internal and external teams with a hands‑on, results‑oriented, problem‑solving approach.

-Relationship with the Business

• Technology must successfully support the global operations, delivering solutions with strong local execution.