DGM - MES Product Development

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chakan; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking an experienced MES product leader to define the future-state MES architecture and drive the Smart Factory agenda. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and OT to standardize platforms while meeting plant-specific needs and ensuring reliable operations across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in automotive manufacturing technology, with expertise in .NET MES, IoT, and modern software practices, ready to lead a

Qualifications

• Strategic – creates a compelling MES and Smart Factory technology vision.
• Technically credible – understands modern software architecture and can challenge complex decisions.
• Business focused – links technology investments to productivity, quality and cost outcomes.
• Transformational – modernizes a legacy platform without disrupting operations.
• Collaborative – partners across Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, OT, Cybersecurity, and Digital.
• People oriented – attracts and develops high-performing technology teams.
• Execution driven – translates strategy into enterprise-scale outcomes.
• Experience in automotive OEM / automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with global/multi-plant MES environments.
• Knowledge of ISA-95, OPC UA, MQTT, or Industry 4.0 architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define the MES product vision, strategy, roadmap, governance, and investment priorities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Plant leadership to deliver business value.
• Drive global platform standardization while addressing plant-specific requirements.
• Own availability, performance, resilience, and lifecycle management of MES environments across multiple plants.
• Lead application support, incident/problem management, releases, disaster recovery, and operational excellence.
• Establish and continuously improve service levels, monitoring, and production support processes.
• Own the future-state architecture of the custom .NET MES platform.
• Lead modernization toward modular, API-first, cloud/hybrid-ready platforms.
• Drive adoption of DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and automation.
• Manage technical debt and legacy technology rationalization without disrupting operations.
• Define MES within Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory strategy and enable OT/IT integration.
• Establish the foundation for real-time manufacturing data, analytics, AI/ML, digital twins, and connected workers.

Skills

MES product management

Product leadership

Software architecture

DevSecOps

API-first architecture

Industrial IoT

Smart Factory

Manufacturing domain

Leadership of large programs

Education

BE - IT

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

MES Product Management

• Define the MES product vision, strategy, roadmap, governance, and investment priorities.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Plant leadership to deliver business value.
• Drive global platform standardization while addressing critical plant-specific requirements.

Operations & Reliability

• Own availability, performance, resilience, and lifecycle management of MES environments across multiple plants.
• Lead application support, incident/problem management, releases, disaster recovery, and operational excellence.
• Establish and continuously improve service levels, monitoring, and production support processes.

Technology & Architecture

• Own the future-state architecture of the custom .NET MES platform.
• Lead modernization from legacy architectures toward modular, API-first, cloud/hybrid-ready, secure, and scalable platforms.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including DevSecOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and automation.
• Manage technical debt and legacy technology rationalization without disrupting manufacturing operations.

Smart Factory Transformation

• Define the role of MES within the organizations Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory strategy.
• Enable integration with machines, PLCs, SCADA, robotics, industrial IoT, historians, and other OT systems.
• Establish the foundation for real-time manufacturing data, advanced analytics, AI/ML, digital twins, connected workers, and intelligent manufacturing.
• Position MES as a trusted source of contextualized manufacturing data for enterprise digital and AI initiatives.

Leadership & Organization

• Lead a high-performing team of product managers, architects, software engineers, DevOps professionals.
• Build engineering excellence, talent capability, succession, and a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Manage strategic technology partners, system integrators, and application support vendors.

Experience

15+ yrs.

Qualifications

BE - IT

General Requirements

• Strategic – creates a compelling multi-year MES and Smart Factory technology vision.
• Technically credible – understands modern software architecture and can challenge complex technology decisions.
• Business focused – connects technology investments to productivity, quality, cost, and manufacturing outcomes.
• Transformational – can modernize a legacy platform without compromising current plant operations.
• Collaborative – builds strong partnerships across Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, OT, Cybersecurity, and Digital.
• People oriented – attracts, develops, and inspires high-performing technology teams.
• Execution driven – converts strategy into measurable outcomes at enterprise scale.
• Experience in the automotive OEM / automotive manufacturing industry.
• Experience with global/multi-plant MES environments.
• Knowledge of ISA-95, OPC UA, MQTT, or Industry 4.0 architectures.
• Experience with industrial IoT, manufacturing data platforms, AI/ML, digital twins, or advanced analytics.
• Experience leading large-scale Smart Factory / Digital Manufacturing transformation programs.

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.