Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a

senior, strategic IT leader

who can go beyond day-to-day troubleshooting and instead help architect a scalable, secure, and future-ready IT ecosystem across our group companies. The ideal candidate will bring experience in

enterprise-level IT infrastructure

,

SAP and ERP systems

,

data governance

, and

cybersecurity

, with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

IT Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute the group-wide IT roadmap aligned with business objectives. Serve as a technology advisor to management, contributing to long-term digital decisions. Evaluate new technology trends and make recommendations for adoption.

ERP & Systems Oversight

Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation and future modules; manage integration with other platforms. Streamline cross-functional processes across Sales, Production, Finance, and SCM through automation.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Design and implement a comprehensive security framework -- endpoint protection, firewalls, disaster recovery, and data loss prevention (DLP). Ensure compliance with Indian IT laws, GDPR where applicable, and audit-readiness for public listing standards. Regularly assess and mitigate risks from phishing, ransomware, and internal breaches.

Network & Infrastructure Management

Oversee all data centers, on-site servers, cloud solutions, backups, and VPN setups across plants. Optimize hardware/software procurement and lifecycle management. Supervise IT asset tracking and vendor management for infrastructure.

Support & Service Delivery

Build and lead a high-performing IT support team for proactive issue resolution. Implement internal SLAs, helpdesk ticketing systems, and escalation matrices. Standardize IT onboarding/offboarding processes (email, OneDrive, device allocation, etc.).

Digital Transformation & Innovation

Support Smart Factory initiatives: IoT, remote diagnostics, and automation dashboards. Lead adoption of collaborative tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint) and knowledge systems. Support corporate branding needs -- manage website uptime, domain security, and hosting.

IT Budgeting & Governance

Define IT budgets, track spend vs ROI, and lead negotiations with external vendors. Ensure high ERP uptime, user training, and consistent performance across units.

Education:

B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent; MBA/PGDM preferred

Experience:

12+ years in IT, with at least 5+ years in a leadership/IT head role in a manufacturing or industrial group

Certifications (preferred):

SAP certifications, CCNP, Microsoft 365 Admin, CISSP/CISA

Skills:

Strong grasp of SAP S/4HANA, cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS), ERP security Leadership across multi-location teams Excellent communication with senior stakeholders
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance * Provident Fund