CTO

Michael Page; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Performance Bonuses

Training and Development Programs

Flexible Working Hours

Job summary

Join a leading beverages company as a strategic IT leader, where you'll shape the future of technology within the organization. This role involves developing IT strategies, managing financial budgets, and ensuring optimal vendor relationships to enhance operational excellence. You'll lead a motivated team, driving performance and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Be part of a dynamic environment that values your insights and contributions, pushing the boundaries of technology to meet evolving business needs. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT strategy development and implementation.
• Strong financial acumen and vendor negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the annual IT budget and vendor contracts.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, security, and user support systems.

Skills

IT Strategy Development

Financial Management

Vendor Management

Infrastructure Support

People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

MBA or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

MIS Reporting Tools

Job description

About Our Client

Category Leading Beverages Player with 3000 Crore Revenue

Job Description

Strategy Development & Business Planning

• Understand the business strategy for the company and derive implications for the IT function, outlining infrastructure, application, and data requirements.
• Interact regularly with user functions to understand their evolving IT requirements and recommend solutions for design/upgrade/implementation of IT applications, systems, processes, and IT infrastructure.
• Request management approvals by developing detailed plans for setting up new hardware and software capabilities as per requirements.
• Scan the IT market for the latest trends and products/services and make suitable recommendations post cost-benefit analysis.

Financial Management

• Develop the annual IT budget and decide on the allocation for various activities; monitor adherence of the various activities towards the budget.
• Negotiate with vendors to finalize best prices & terms for procuring requisite IT products & services.
• Lead maximum financial benefit from all IT investments by evaluating IT projects through cost-benefit analysis.
• Plan for and ensure optimal manpower costs within the department.

Infrastructure Support, Information Security, and Helpdesk

• Review and evaluate the capability and adequacy of existing IT equipment and make recommendations for acquisition of new or replacement equipment with economic justifications.
• Monitor ongoing maintenance and user support for all IT systems.
• Oversee establishment of procedures for system and information security, data backup, and redundant storage and access norms for database administration and ensure adherence to the same.

Projects & Applications

• Interface with partners and service providers to effectively meet organizational requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Guide subordinates in development, maintenance, and constant back-end support to all end users.
• Build continual awareness and training for all users of ERP.

Vendor Management

• Evaluate vendor proposals and recommend purchase and installation of hardware/software based on cost-benefit analysis and market study.
• Regularly monitor the quality of hardware and services provided by vendors and take corrective action in case of any deviations.

Operational Excellence

• Drive timely documentation and preparation of all MIS reports; review and analyze variances and take required action.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all procedures of ERP implementation.

People Management

• Provide inputs for the annual manpower plan and budget of the function, in consultation with CEO and Head - HR & Admin.
• Drive a culture of performance amongst subordinates - set goals, review and manage performance, guide and counsel, and provide feedback on performance to ensure a motivated and committed team.
• Develop the capabilities to take on higher responsibilities while performing the given/in-charge responsibilities at various levels within the functions.
• Participate in succession planning and recruitment of critical senior & middle management positions within the function.
• Oversee training of teams to meet the requirements of the role.

The Successful Applicant

Cultural Fitment:

1. Leader and thrive in promoter organization.
2. Have a good understanding of tech and lead the team.

What's on Offer

Push the technology envelope and be part of the change that you wish to see.