Job Description

About the Company:

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturing company of a largest group in India

Responsibilities:

- Be accountable for the management of IT as the key enabler of the companys competitive edge.

Identify and adapt new technologies allowing business to leverage, develop and foster relationship with tech vendors and service providers to enhance IT capabilities

- Take the lead in advancing the integration of cloud technologies, updating legacy applications, automating workflows with AI/ML solutions, and implementing a digital first approach.

Create a company-wide IT vision and roadmap that aligns with organizations long-term growth objectives.

- Encourage the use of agri-driven analytics to enhance the farmer experience.

- Manage smart manufacturing initiatives, making sure that state-of-the-art technologies are incorporated into companys production processes.

- Examine and explore new technologies, especially in the context of Crop Management ERP Systems, to increase productivity and innovation.

- Create a digital platform for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) to improve business sustainability.

- Take ownership of the cyber security function as a crucial business component, collaborating closely

with selected partners to assure data-security and IT-security, with effective protection against both

external and internal threats via security policy execution.

Desired Profile:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading enterprise level IT function, with overall 20 years of experience

- Experience in managing IT in a large manufacturing industry

- Experience in Public cloud (AWS or Azure) deployments, SaaS application services

- Should have developed a comprehensive strategy, plan and implement the company\'s IT and digital roadmap

- Led and implemented digital transformation initiatives aligning with companys shared objective

- SAP Understanding implementation, manufacturing, finance modules.

- Problem solving and analytical skills

- Management skills related to people and technology

Education: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in IT or similar

Experience: 20+ years of experience

Location: Chennai

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