Head IT - Manufacturing

Maxima Executive Search; Ahmedabad District, Vadodara; Sur place; INR 6 000 000 - 9 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maxima Executive Search client, a leading Heavy Engineering & Automotive Manufacturing company, seeks an experienced IT and Digital leader to drive enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation and IT operations across sites.

The role emphasizes aligning technology initiatives with business priorities, strengthening SAP S/4HANA and enterprise applications, and delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance and project execution.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of progressive IT leadership experience in heavy engineering or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven ability to align IT strategy with manufacturing priorities and project execution.
• Strong governance, risk, compliance and cybersecurity expertise.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement IT and digital roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead SAP S/4HANA governance, integrations and user adoption.
• Drive digital initiatives across plants: IoT, AI/GenAI, analytics and cloud.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, data centers, cloud platforms and DR/BC.
• Manage budgets, vendors and program governance.

Connaissances

IT strategy

SAP S/4HANA

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Digital transformation

IT service management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budgeting

Formation

BE/B.Tech in IT/CS/Engineering

Certifications in SAP, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT service management, enterprise architecture or programme management

Outils

SAP S/4HANA

Cloud platforms

ITSM tools

Description du poste

Head IT & Digital

Our client is a leading Heavy Engineering & Automotive Manufacturing company focused on delivering advanced engineering solutions and complex equipment for critical industrial applications. It serves sectors that require high engineering precision, stringent quality standards and sophisticated manufacturing capabilities.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced IT and Digital leader to drive enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation and IT operations across Heavy Engineering & Automotive Manufacturing. The role will be responsible for aligning technology initiatives with business priorities, strengthening SAP S/4HANA and enterprise applications, ensuring robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, and implementing digital solutions that improve manufacturing performance and project execution.

The incumbent will work closely with senior business leaders, plant heads and functional stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, technology reliability, process integration and business value across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IT Strategy and Business Alignment

• Develop and implement the IT and digital roadmap in line with business objectives, manufacturing priorities and project execution requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on technology investments, digital initiatives, risk management and IT priorities.
• Establish governance mechanisms to monitor IT performance, programme progress, expenditure, risks and business benefits.

2. SAP S/4HANA and Enterprise Applications

• Lead SAP S/4HANA governance, application support, system enhancements, upgrades, releases, integration and user adoption.
• Drive integrated business processes across manufacturing, procurement, planning, project management, quality, warehousing, finance, sales and asset management.
• Improve master data management, workflow automation, analytics and internal SAP capabilities while reducing manual interventions.

3. Digital Transformation and Manufacturing Technologies

• Lead digital initiatives across manufacturing plants, engineering, project operations, supply chain, quality and finance.
• Drive the adoption of IoT, connected factory solutions, AI/GenAI, analytics, automation, mobility, cloud-based platforms and digital workflows.
• Ensure digital initiatives have defined business objectives, implementation plans, cybersecurity controls and measurable outcomes.
• Provide oversight for strategic digital platforms and programmes, including CrestOne, One Master MDM, iRUDRA Digital Factory and the Grid ecosystem.

4. IT Infrastructure and Cloud Management

• Oversee data centres, cloud platforms, servers, storage, networks, communication systems, backups and end-user computing.
• Ensure system availability, capacity planning, infrastructure modernisation, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Improve infrastructure standardisation, monitoring, lifecycle management and cost efficiency across plants, offices and project locations.

5. Cybersecurity, Risk and Compliance

• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures covering networks, endpoints, applications, cloud environments, user access, data and relevant operational technology interfaces.
• Strengthen security controls, vulnerability management, patching, incident response, recovery processes and root-cause resolution.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise IT policies, ISO 27001:2022-aligned requirements, applicable regulatory obligations and audit requirements.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and secure practices among employees, contractors and external partners.

6. IT Service Delivery and Operational Excellence

• Manage end-to-end IT service delivery across enterprise applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity and digital systems.
• Establish service-level agreements, escalation mechanisms and structured incident, problem, change, release and asset management processes.
• Monitor service availability, resolution times, recurring incidents, user satisfaction and corrective-action closure to drive continuous improvement.

7. Programme and Stakeholder Management

• Govern strategic IT and digital programs, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, scope, quality standards and expected benefits.
• Lead change management, user communication, training, deployment readiness and post-implementation reviews.
• Collaborate with business heads, plant managers, functional leaders and process owners to ensure effective implementation and sustained adoption.

8. Team Leadership, Budget and Vendor Management

• Build and lead a multidisciplinary IT team across SAP, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital technologies, data and service management.
• Drive talent development, competency building, succession planning and knowledge transfer.
• Manage IT budgets, technology investments, software licences, cloud expenditure and operational costs.
• Govern technology vendors, OEMs, system integrators and managed-service providers against service levels, quality, commercial commitments and knowledge-transfer requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15-20 years of progressive experience in IT, with significant leadership exposure in heavy engineering, automotive manufacturing or project-oriented organisations.
• Strong experience in enterprise IT strategy, SAP S/4HANA, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital transformation and IT service management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technology programmes and multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations, engineering processes, supply chain and project execution.
• Experience in IT budgeting, vendor management, commercial negotiations, cost optimisation and technology governance.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Exposure to digital manufacturing, IoT, AI/GenAI, analytics, automation and cloud technologies will be valuable.

Education and Certifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Certifications in SAP, cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT service management, enterprise architecture or programme management are desirable.