Milan (Hybrid) or Hybrid within Italy Salary: €90,000 - €100,000 + Corporate Benefits br Employment Type: Permanent brWe are seeking an experienced Head of IT / CTO to lead technology strategy, IT operations, and software engineering across a growing international business.
brThis 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 .
brThe successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership to drive the company's technology vision, ensure operational excellence, and support business growth through scalable and innovative technology solutions.
brTechnology Leadership brDefine and execute the company's IT and technology strategy aligned with business objectives.
brLead the evolution of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, and software engineering practices.
brDrive innovation and continuous improvement across applications, infrastructure, security, and operations.
brEnsure scalability, reliability, and performance of business-critical systems.
brIT Governance Operations brOversee IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery.
brEnsure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational requirements.
brImplement KPIs, metrics, and reporting to monitor IT performance and business value.
brBudget Management Financial Planning brOwn and manage the overall IT budget.
brLead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
brBuild business cases and investment proposals for strategic technology initiatives.
brVendor Stakeholder Management brManage relationships with international technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partners.
brNegotiate contracts, service agreements, and commercial terms.




brEnsure vendor performance aligns with agreed SLAs and business expectations.
brAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
brLead and mentor software engineering and technology teams.
brSupport recruitment, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
brPromote Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern engineering standards.
brFoster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
brRequired Experience brProven experience as a CTO, Head of IT, IT Director, or senior technology leader brStrong experience managing: brIT budgets and financial planning brTechnology forecasting and investment roadmaps brInternational vendors and outsourcing partners brCross-functional and geographically distributed teams brSolid software engineering background with exposure to: brJava ecosystems brOpen Source technologies brMicroservices architectures brCloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)brAPIs and distributed systems brExperience leading technology transformation and modernization initiatives brStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with C-Level executives brExperience in hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing technology teams brExperience within fast-growing digital businesses or technology-driven organizations.
brKnowledge of modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.
brExposure to data platforms, AI initiatives, or digital transformation programmes.
Experience working in international and multicultural environments.
brCompany benefits package brFlexible working model (Milan hybrid or remote)brOpportunity to shape and execute the company's technology strategy brHigh visibility with executive leadership and significant impact on business growth brDynamic, international, and innovation-driven environment brIf you are a technology leader passionate about combining strategic vision, engineering excellence, and business impact, we would love to hear from you.

📌 Head Of Software Technology (Milano)
🏢 Tenth Revolution Group
📍 Milano