Enterprise Applications & ERP Lead

Tata Advanced Systems Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Mumbai is seeking an Enterprise Applications & ERP Lead for Corporate IT. You will own strategy, governance, delivery, and stable operations of the group’s enterprise application landscape, with primary ownership of SAP ECC/S/4HANA and other mission‑critical systems.

You will partner with Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, HR and Engineering; drive program management, upgrades and rollouts; ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent; MCA/MBA preferred.
• 15–18+ years of enterprise IT experience with ERP exposure.
• Hands-on ERP modules: FI, MM, SD, PP, QM, PM, HR; HRMS, PLM, SCM, CRM.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end ERP and enterprise applications landscape.
• Partner with Finance, Manufacturing, SCM, Quality, HR and Engineering.
• Lead large ERP initiatives including S/4HANA transformation & rollouts.
• Ensure governance, IT controls, audits, and compliance.
• Drive integrations with MES, PLM, WMS and analytics.

Skills

ERP leadership

SAP/S4HANA

Program management

Stakeholder management

IT Governance

Education

Engineering degree

MCA

MBA (Systems/Operations)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player in aerospace and defence solutions in India. Tata Advanced Systems offers a comprehensive range of integrated solutions across Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defence value chain—from design, engineering and manufacturing to full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Its portfolio spans satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and protected mobility solutions, as well as aircrafts and helicopters

We are looking for a Enterprise Applications & ERP Lead for Corporate IT team- Mumbai.

Reporting To

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Role Purpose

The Enterprise Applications & ERP Lead is responsible for strategy, governance, delivery, and stable operations of the enterprise application landscape at group level, with primary ownership of ERP systems and mission‑critical business applications like SAP, PLM,CRM,HRMS, SCM,DMS etc. The role ensures process integrity, system availability, regulatory compliance, and continuous value realisation for core business functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. ERP & Application Landscape Ownership

• Own end‑to‑end responsibility of enterprise applications and ERP platforms (SAP ECC / S/4HANA or equivalent) and associated enterprise applications.
• Ensure high availability, performance, data integrity, and operational stability of business‑critical systems.
• Drive application lifecycle management including upgrades, enhancements, rollouts, and rationalisation.

2. Business Process Enablement

• Partner with business stakeholders across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, HR, and Engineering and divisional heads of respective businesses.
• Ensure ERP solutions are aligned to standardised and harmonised enterprise processes at group level
• Support business expansion initiatives such as new plants, product lines, and organisational restructuring.

3. Program & Delivery Management

• Lead large ERP initiatives including:
• S/4HANA transformation / rollouts
• New Enterprise applications
• Ensure predictable delivery through structured program management, scope control, and risk management.

4. Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to:
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Segregation of Duties (SoD)
• Internal, statutory, and system audits
• Own change management, release governance, and transport controls.
• Ensure compliance with information security, data privacy, and data residency requirements.
• Manage ERP system integrators, AMS partners, and OEMs at enterprise applications.
• Drive service quality, SLA adherence, cost optimisation, and vendor accountability.
• Govern contract renewals, AMC, and licensing in coordination with Procurement and Finance.

6. Integration & Data Enablement

• Govern integrations between ERP and surrounding systems (MES, PLM, WMS, HR, BI, Analytics).
• Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable integration architecture.
• Enable accurate and timely business reporting through clean ERP data foundations.
• Drive ERP‑led process efficiency, automation, and simplification.
• Reduce customisation and technical debt.
• Improve user experience and adoption through structured improvements.
• Stable and compliant ERP and enterprise application operations at group level.
• Successful ERP programs delivered on time and within budget
• Clean audit outcomes with minimal observations
• Improved process efficiency and data visibility
• Controlled application support and ownership costs

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering / MCA / MBA (Systems / Operations preferred).
• 15–18+ years of enterprise IT experience with strong ERP exposure.
• Hands‑on experience in ERP modules such as FI, MM, SD, PP, QM, PM, HR (as applicable)., HRMS, PLM, SCM,CRM etc,
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering / PSU / regulated environments preferred.
• Strong Enterprise applications and architectural understanding
• Governance and audit orientation
• Program and vendor management
• Stakeholder management at senior leadership and plant levels