What success looks like in this role:

Unisys is a global IT solutions company that delivers successful outcomes for the most demanding businesses and governments.

Unisys offerings include digital workplace solutions, cloud and infrastructure solutions, enterprise computing solutions, business process solutions and cybersecurity solutions.

The company has four business units: Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS), Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions (C&I), Enterprise Computing Solutions, and Business Platforms Solutions (BPS).

A Client CTO is a passionate and high-energy technology leader who operates at the forefront of innovation, combining deep technical expertise with visionary thought leadership to shape client strategy and outcomes. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, they bring a natural ability to build credibility quickly, foster meaningful relationships, and translate complex challenges into compelling, value-driven solutions. With a strong presence in both client and industry forums, they confidently evangelize emerging technologies and strategic direction, positioning themselves and their organisation as a forward-thinking partner. Their enthusiasm for innovation, coupled with an authentic and relationship led approach, enables them to inspire confidence, unlock opportunity, and drive long-term transformational success

As Client CTO, you will be a trusted technical advisor to C-suite stakeholders, leading solution strategy, innovation roadmaps, and technical excellence.

Working closely with sales, delivery, product, and portfolio teams, you will shape and present compelling solutions aligned to client goals and Unisys capabilities.

This senior, high-visibility leadership role is responsible for defining and delivering technology strategy for strategic client accounts, including some of our most important clients.

As a trusted advisor, the Client CTO connects technology innovation to business outcomes, identifies growth opportunities, and delivers long-term value for clients as they navigate their digital future.

Core Responsibilities

• Anticipate emerging technology trends and translate them into client value

• Lead strategic discussions and innovation forums with clients

• Develop multi-year transformation roadmaps

• Collaborate with sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to shape solutions

• Provide strategic input into proposals, renewals, and account plans

• Build strong relationships with client executives and stakeholders

• Provide insight and feedback from clients into internal business units

• Drive governance across strategy and innovation programs

• Represent a holistic view of Unisys across all business units

• Act as the primary technical representative and strategic advisor to client leadership, including the C-suite

• Lead the development of complex, tailored solutions that align with client needs, Unisys offerings, and emerging technologies

• Drive client-facing strategy and innovation engagements, including executive briefings, technology workshops, and roadmap discussions that align business priorities with emerging capabilities.

• Foster long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities to expand Unisys’s portfolio of services

Ways of Working

• Lead from the front in a proactive outcome-oriented approach, while adapting to client culture, stakeholders, and operating environments

• Build relationships across the client organization and earn a seat at the table

• Collaborate with the Client Executive, Client Delivery Executive, and Client Security Officer to ensure a coordinated leadership approach for the client.

• Work cross-functionally across technical, commercial, and delivery teams

• Participate in regular account and business reviews

• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Facilitate executive strategy discussions, innovation forums, and technology workshops that connect emerging technologies to client priorities, business outcomes, and long-term transformation plans.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

o Extensive experience in technology leadership roles

o Proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation

o Strong commercial acumen with experience influencing large-scale deals

o Ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders

o Broad understanding of enterprise technology landscapes

o Experience working across global, matrixed organizations

o 15+ years in IT Architecture, CTO roles, or innovation leadership, ideally within Cloud Applications & Infrastructure or Digital Workplace domains

o Strong expertise in Digital Workplace technologies or cloud platforms/infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP), with the ability to translate technology into business outcomes

o Proven track record in pre-sales solutioning, consultative selling, and engaging senior stakeholders

o Experience acting as the technical lead for major technology implementations or programs

o Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical solutions into business value

Leadership Expectations

· Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to clients

· Champion innovation with a focus on measurable outcomes

· Bridge business and technology priorities effectively

· Drive collaboration across internal and external stakeholders

· Maintain a strong focus on value realization and client outcomes

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