Head-IT Applications

Job Summary:

IT Applications Leader

The role will provide strategic leadership for enterprise applications, drive large-scale ERP and digital initiatives, and ensure alignment of technology with business transformation objectives. The incumbent will also mentor and lead a high-performing team while managing key vendor partnerships

Role & responsibilities

Application Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise applications roadmap in line with business priorities.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, DMS, WMS, HRIS).
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and HR leaders to deliver scalable solutions.

Project & Program Management

• Lead

  minimum 23 end-to-end ERP implementations

  (Oracle ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA).
• Oversee scope, budget, timelines, testing, deployment, and stabilization.
• Institutionalize best practices in governance, change management, and risk management.

Application Operations & Governance

• Ensure ERP and allied applications run reliably, securely, and at scale.
• Establish incident, change, and release management processes.
• Ensure compliance with SLAs, audit standards, and internal controls.

Team & Vendor Management

• Build and lead a team of functional/technical consultants, business analysts, and support staff.
• Manage external system integrators, ERP vendors, and consulting partners for high-quality delivery.

Innovation & Digital Enablement

• Drive digital initiatives with analytics, automation, and low-code/no-code platforms.
• Enable digitization of business processes (Sales Force Automation, Dealer Management, Production Planning).
• Explore cloud migration and integrations between Oracle, SAP, and other systems.

Key Interfaces

• Internal:

  Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, HR, R&D

• External:

  ERP Vendors (Oracle, SAP), Technology Partners, Consultants, System Integrators

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering, or IT (MBA preferred).
• 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven

  ERP expertise

  : Oracle ERP and/or SAP S/4HANA, with

  minimum 23 full lifecycle implementations

  (Financials, Sales & Distribution, or Supply Chain modules).
• Exposure to CRM, DMS, WMS, HRIS, and integration technologies.
• Good knowledge of databases, middleware, and IT infrastructure.

• FMCG/manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes (Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing).
• Excellent ERP project/program management with proven delivery track record.
• Vendor evaluation, negotiation, and management skills.
• Team leadership and capability building.
• Analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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