Chief Technology Officer

ALTAVIA

. Define and orchestrate Altavia’s technology strategy to support the Group’s transformation and growth .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeSaint-Ouen-sur-Seine • FranceLead💰 €90,000 - €120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and orchestrating technology strategies, particularly in Cloud (GCP) and Artificial Intelligence, while ensuring compliance and managing IT governance. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic decisions in a multi-entity environment.

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Cloud (GCP) StrategyTechnical LeadershipCybersecurity ExpertiseIT GovernanceVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Information Systems ArchitectureData PlatformsRisk ManagementFinOpsAI IntegrationTechnical Debt ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningAPIsContract ManagementData Flow Orchestration

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityTeam UnificationDecision MakingAnalytical SkillsPartnership Mindset

Tools & Technologies

GCP CloudData PlatformsCybersecurity ToolsVendor Management SystemsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineering Degree (Master's Level)

Industry Keywords

GDPR ComplianceMulti-Entity EnvironmentMarketing SectorRetail SectorTechnical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFluxGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and orchestrate Altavia’s technology strategy to support the Group’s transformation and growth
Define the global technology roadmap, with a strong focus on Cloud (GCP) and Artificial Intelligence
Manage technical debt and make strategic Build/Buy decisions
Lead a central team of approximately 20 people
Build a Group-wide IT function by functionally coordinating local IT leaders internationally
Manage the IT budget, particularly Run/Build and FinOps on GCP
Manage vendor contracts and enforce technical and architectural standards across the Group
Ensure the reliability, performance, and evolution of the technical foundation: GCP Cloud, networks, data platforms, APIs, end-user computing, and business continuity
Define and oversee the security policy and ensure regulatory compliance
Collaborate with executive leadership, business functions, and international agencies
Lead technology partners and clients on strategic security and architecture matters
Provide technical enablement for business projects through scoping, architecture, reusable components, and joint solution validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering degree or equivalent (Master’s level)
10 to 15 years of experience in technology roles
At least 5 years in technical leadership or as an IT Director / CTO in a multi-entity environment
Proven experience leading a mixed team of internal and external resources
Strong command of information systems architecture, including cloud environments—ideally GCP—data platforms, and the integration and orchestration of data flows
Expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance (GDPR)
Expertise in IT governance, FinOps, and contract and vendor management
Understanding of AI and automation applied to the marketing and retail sectors
Comfortable with the functional and remote leadership of distributed teams in an international environment
Professional English required
Ability to unite teams and champion a strong vision while influencing without direct managerial authority
Business-oriented with a strong partnership mindset
Ability to analyze complex situations, make effective decisions, and set priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fixed salary paid over 13 months, plus a variable compensation component
Hybrid working arrangement with 2 remote-working days per week
13 additional paid time-off days (RTT)
Employer contribution of 50% toward meal vouchers (face value: €10)
Employer contribution of 50% toward supplementary health insurance
Employer contribution of 50% toward public transportation subscriptions
Free access to a secure outdoor parking area for cars, bicycles, or scooters
On-site events: technical meetups, conferences, themed events, and weeks dedicated to disability inclusion and workplace well-being
Facilities including a canteen, gym, library, piano, arcade machine, table tennis, and table football