DGM - Location Lead Nagpur MDT

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited in Nagpur seeks a Senior Manufacturing Digital Leader to drive the plant's digital strategy, architecture and OT/IT integration aligned with Industry 4.0. You will define the reference architecture (ISA-95 / Purdue) and oversee MES design, implementation and optimization across the site.

Responsibilities include leading a cross-functional team, coordinating with Plant Head and corporate IT, and ensuring robust cybersecurity, data governance and 24x7 operations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Electronics/Instrumentation or related field with minimum 60% aggregate.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in MES/OT, IT–OT integration and cybersecurity in industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Define the Nagpur plant digital roadmap and reference architecture.
• Own end-to-end MES program: requirements, design, configuration, integration, testing, go-live and hypercare.
• Implement ISA-95 MES functions including traceability, quality gates, and data management.
• Design plant OT network and cybersecurity; IT–OT segregation and secure remote access.
• Lead and mentor the Manufacturing Digital team; coordinate with Plant Head and stakeholders.
• Manage OEMs, SIs and partners to ensure delivery and adherence to standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

IT–OT integration

Cybersecurity governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Electronics/Instrumentation or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

.1 Digital Strategy, Architecture & Technology Evaluation

• Define the Nagpur plant digital roadmap and reference architecture (ISA-95 / Purdue model) in line with the corporate Manufacturing Digital strategy and Industry 4.0 vision.
• Participate in plant layout, process and equipment design reviews from the pre-construction stage to embed connectivity, data-capture points, network pathways, cabling and space provisions (server / HUB rooms) by design.

2 MES Design, Implementation & Optimization

• Own the end-to-end MES program for the plant: requirements, functional design, configuration / customization, integration, testing (UAT), cut-over, Go-Live and hypercare.
• Implement core MES functions per ISA-95 model: production order and work-order execution, line and station control, genealogy and traceability (vehicle / engine / component / VIN-level), process parameter and recipe management, quality gates and poka-yoke, rework / defect management, material and kitting call-offs, Andon / escalation, OEE and downtime tracking, electronic work instructions and tool / torque / test data management.
• Establish MES performance, availability, DR / backup and release-management practices appropriate for 24x7 production environments.

3 OT Network Architecture & Cybersecurity

• Design and implement the plant OT network: segmented, redundant (ring / PRP / HSR as applicable) industrial Ethernet architecture with managed industrial switches, VLAN / IP addressing plan, QoS, time synchronization (NTP / PTP) and structured cabling (copper / fibre).
• Plan and validate industrial Wi-Fi / wireless and, where relevant, private 5G coverage for AGVs / AMRs, handhelds and mobile assets, supported by site surveys and RF design.
• Implement IT–OT segregation with an industrial DMZ, next-generation firewalls, secure remote-access (jump servers, MFA, vendor access management), patching strategy, backup / restore and endpoint hardening.

5 Edge, IIoT, Data & Analytics

• Design edge computing architecture (industrial PCs / gateways / containerized edge platforms) for real-time data acquisition, protocol conversion, local buffering, store-and-forward and edge analytics with centralized management and OTA updates.
• Build the plant data pipeline from sensors and PLCs through edge, historian / time-series database, MES database and enterprise data lake / cloud, ensuring data quality, contextualization, governance and lineage.

7 Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build, mentor and lead the Manufacturing Digital team at Nagpur; define roles, competency plans and succession for OT / MES / data skills.
• Partner with Plant Head, Manufacturing Heads, CME, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain heads and digital champions for use-case ideation, scoping, prioritization and adoption.
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, Enterprise Applications, Cybersecurity, Asset Management for Manufacturing Digital/IT procurement, integration, security approvals and technical/commercial closure.
• Manage OEMs, system integrators and technology partners; drive quality, delivery, knowledge transfer and adherence to standards.

Experience

14–18 years of total experience, of which at least 8–10 years in manufacturing IT / MES / OT in automotive or discrete manufacturing, including 3+ years in a leadership role.

Proven end-to-end delivery of at least one MES implementation and one major plant digitization / OT network project; greenfield or large brownfield expansion experience is strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience in IT–OT integration, OT network design and OT cybersecurity implementation in an industrial plant.

Experience managing budgets, multiple vendors / SIs and cross‑functional teams in a plant or program environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics / Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechatronics or related field with minimum 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA. Master's degree is an added advantage.

General Requirements

• Strategic & Architectural Thinking: Ability to translate business and plant objectives into scalable, cost efficient technical architectures.

• Problem-Solving & Ownership: Analytical, hands‑on troubleshooting mindset with accountability for outcomes in a 24x7 production environment. Can do attitude

• Stakeholder Influence: Strong communication and negotiation skills with plant leadership, corporate functions and vendors; ability to convert user requirements into technical use cases.

• Team Leadership: Ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage multiple priorities and develop talent.

• Innovation & Learning Agility: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and improving efficiency;

• Governance & Integrity: Disciplined approach to cybersecurity, compliance, documentation and safety.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.