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Position title: GM-IT/Head - ITReporting to: CFOWork location: Mumbai - Andheri East
Job Summary
The role holder will collaborate and work with Top Management to ensure the organisation has the requisite technology infrastructure and capabilities to support business goals and objectives. The role holder will lead all digital innovations, process automation, IT security, improve efficiency, whilst demonstrating strong technology and business acumen. The role holder will demonstrate managerial capability, lead and develop the department by building and ensuring the right talent and competencies across the Information Technology function.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Vision Development:
- Develop and maintain IT strategy for the organization.
- Automation of various processes and systems through implementation.
- Drive AI implementation as per company's requirements.
- Implement robust IT security system and periodical review of the same.
- Lead the development and execution of SEO strategies to enhance online visibility, drive traffic, and improve search engine rankings.
- Create IT planning and budgeting as per the company's IT strategy.
- Provide input for the formulation of IT policies & procedures for the Department.
- Ensure the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and activities.
- Ensure the development, implementation, review and maintenance of IT infrastructure and IT security system.
- Ensure the design, development and deployment of IT programmes and software for the organisation.
- Ensure the negotiation process for IT service level agreements with both internal and external customers and service providers.
- Ensure collaboration with internal stakeholders for understanding the IT need.
- Ensure the preparation of annual and other periodic reports.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
- Continuously stay up-to-date with the latest methodologies, emerging technologies, and industry-leading practices, and integrate these insights to the organisation's context, delivering tangible business value and distinctive advantages.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions, establishing a seamless link between technology and our overarching business strategy.
- Develop project plans and oversee the timely and budget-conscious delivery of project objectives, which may include enhancing existing systems or developing new applications.
- Ensure that corporate applications are secure and compliant with all applicable regulations.
Leadership And People Management
- Attract, develop, and retain a high performing team to meet the current and evolving needs of the organisation through coaching, mentoring, and performance management to nurture technology talent and enhance capacity to deliver impactful results.
- Establish and guide a high-achieving technology team, setting clear expectations, offering constructive feedback, and nurturing an environment that encourages ongoing growth and learning.
- Champion thought leadership in the integration of cutting-edge technology, standards, protocols, and tools within the fast-evolving digital taxation landscape.
- Offer technical guidance for optimizing and designing the organisation's business process models and the architecture that supports them.
- Effectively convey the technology vision to both Top Management and the employees of the organisation.
Required Competencies
- Proficient understanding of networking protocols, server management network security, and managing modern network infrastructure to ensure seamless and secure connectivity.
- Proficient understanding of the software development lifecycle, business process mapping, and optimization.
- Strong business acumen to cultivate internal and external business connections and effectively lead change management processes related to technology in a multi-cultural work environment.
- Understanding of current technological trends and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and their potential applications.
- Proficient understanding of software delivery methodologies such as agile project management and DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of data-analytics/visualization tools like Power-Bi, Tableau.
- Sound knowledge in contemporary web, mobile, and application delivery platforms, coupled with expertise in Cloud management technologies such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Office 365, etc. and tools crucial for developing scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Proficient understanding of IT service management, including incident and problem management tools and support processes.
- Understanding of data management, data analysis and data visualization to leverage data-driven insights for decision-making.
- Strong agile project management skills, overseeing the successful implementation of core business and cloud-based solutions for both internal business teams and external consumers.
- Knowledge of vendor evaluation, selection, and management to engage with external technology partners effectively.
- Extensive knowledge of Information Technology industry regulations and data privacy laws to ensure technology practices align with legal requirements.
- Proficiency in IT governance, IT strategy and enterprise architecture.
- Proven knowledge of disaster recovery planning and business continuity design.
Qualifications And Technical Experience
- A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information System (MIS) or any other related field.
- Must have a relevant industry skill-based certification(s).
- A minimum of 10 years post-Bachelor's relevant work experience in a reputable organisation, 3 years of which must be in a senior management position.
- Significant professional background in agile software development lifecycle and/or deploying and configuring ERPs or COTs, with expertise in API, Web Services, and integration solutions, proficiency in.Net, SQL, or similar programming languages and frameworks.
- Significant experience in leading digital transformation initiatives such as implementation of ERP and innovative digital systems.
- Significant experience in leveraging data analysis tools and business intelligence platforms to make data-driven decisions and optimize business processes.
- Should possess knowledge in risk management, security management, cyber security, data quality and external compliance.
- Must be action-oriented and self-driven.
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
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