Job Description

Function
Digital & Information Technologies
Pay Band
M6 and above
Role
This role is IT and Digital Head for Hero MotoCorp partnering with R&D function. This role is responsible for technology roadmap, vision and tech delivery (including design, build and deployment) of all initiatives related to R&D and plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the organization's technology landscape. The role is responsible for spearheading the exploration, development, and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.
A purpose driven role for you

• Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT R&D roadmap aligned with the organization's overall business strategy and objectives.
- Identify emerging technologies and market trends, assess their potential impact, and formulate strategies for their adoption.
- Lead the prioritization and allocation of resources for IT R&D projects.

• Innovation & Research:

- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the IT R&D team.
- Conduct research and explore new technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and other relevant domain by working with Center Of Excellence as needed .
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges, and translate them into actionable R&D projects.

• Project Management and Delivery :

- Drive the entire IT R&D project lifecycle, from ideation to implementation and post-launch evaluation.
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
- Mitigate risks and ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions.

• Team Management:

- Build and lead a high-performing IT R&D team with diverse expertise and skillsets.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members to facilitate their professional development.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team

• Production Support and Continuous Improvement:

- Provide direction and oversight for the production support team, ensuring efficient and timely resolution of production issues.
- Collaborate with the production support team to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions to optimize production processes and infrastructure
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT processes, capabilities, and performance within the R&D division.

• Communication & Collaboration:

- Effectively communicate the vision, strategies, and progress of IT R&D initiatives to various stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and technical teams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure successful integration of new technologies and solutions

• Vendor Management:

- Evaluate and select third-party vendors and service providers for infrastructure-related products and services. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee vendor performance.

• Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

- Develop and manage the infrastructure budget, including capital expenditures, operating expenses, and project costs. Allocate resources effectively to ensure that infrastructure projects are prioritized and funded appropriately.

• Cost Management and Optimization:

- Drive cost optimization initiatives for R&D projects and applications .

• Cloud Migration Planning and Execution:

-Develop migration plans for transitioning on-premises workloads and applications to the cloud by working with Cloud Infra team Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute migration projects, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maximizing cost savings and performance improvements.
A Day in the life
As the visionary architect of our R&D technology landscape, you\'ll be the driving force behind groundbreaking IT innovations. You\'ll lead the charge in exploring, designing, and deploying cutting-edge solutions that catapult our business into the future. Your passion for pushing technological boundaries will be essential in maintaining our competitive edge and ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. You\'ll empower our teams to transform bold ideas into reality, creating a culture of innovation that will redefine what's possible.
Academic Qualification & Experience

• B. Tech
• 15-20+ years of experience in IT

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Strong technical background and expertise on R&D IT
• Minimum 6-8 Years\' experience partnering R&D organization from IT
• Experience in working and deploying in Team Center, Catia, High Power Computing (used by R&D engg) and other R&D Applications
• Experience in Cloud migration projects
• Proficiency in project management is essential for to plan, execute, and manage infrastructure projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their potential business applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, manage projects effectively, and foster a culture of innovation.

Behavioural Skills

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate details into bigger picture implications driving the business forward, challenging the status quo. Aligns the right resources to the task at hand; foresees and plans around obstacles
• Talent Management: Has a passion for building great teams - proven ability to develop. Motivate and champions talent beyond own organization
• Innovate for Growth: Technology Evangelist. Always thinking about how to make improvements; able to implement changes that map to business strategy. Stays abreast of cutting edge technology trends
• Lead & Adapt to Change: Thrives in a changing, dynamic environment and can drive operational efficiencies that map to changing needs.

What will it be like to work for Hero
As the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India's proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.
About Hero
Headquartered in New Delhi (India), is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.
Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision Be the Future of Mobility, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030. We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp's eight \'green\' manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).
Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 - its first EV - in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.
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