HEAD / AGM – IT Infrastructure & Network

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, a premier autonomous women’s institution committed to academic and technological excellence, invites applications from dynamic, forward-thinking IT professionals to lead its Information Technology Department.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the institution’s digital transformation journey, overseeing the entire IT infrastructure, software systems, cybersecurity, and innovation-led academic technology initiatives.

“We’re looking for a tech visionary to shape the next decade of our digital future. Be the Architect of Our Digital Tomorrow.”

Established in 1963, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women is a top-ranked autonomous college affiliated with Bharathiar University, with over 8500+ students, 450+ faculty, and 45+ UG, PG, and Research programs. The institution has continually embraced digital innovation in academics and administration.

Position: AGM – Digital Transformation & IT Services Nature of Role: Full-time | On campus

Yrs of Experience : Minimum 20 yrs

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Reports to: Campus Director / Chairperson

1. Strategic IT Planning and Leadership

• Define and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organizational goals and digital transformation initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership on IT trends, investments, and risk posture to ensure competitive advantage and operational efficiency.
• Develop and manage IT budgets, forecasts, and long-term technology plans.
• Champion innovation, modernization, and automation to drive operational excellence.

2. Infrastructure & Network Management

• Oversee the design, deployment, and management of robust and scalable IT infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud data centers, LAN/WAN, enterprise Wi-Fi, firewalls, and network security.
• Ensure uninterrupted performance and availability of enterprise systems and network services.
• Implement best practices in monitoring, asset management, capacity planning, and disaster recovery (DR) preparedness.

3. Cybersecurity & IT Risk Management

• Establish and continuously improve cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices based on global frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Lead efforts in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, or industry-specific frameworks.

· Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, and business continuity planning. Ensure data compliance and secure reporting in alignment with national and international data protection regulations (e.g., MeitY, UGC-DEB, AICTE, NIRF, etc.)

· Manage cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), backups, disaster recovery, and complete data lifecycle management

4. Academic Technology, LMS & EdTech

· Ensure LMS deployment, integration with exam portals, plagiarism tools, and faculty training

· Promote EdTech research collaborations and student innovation

5. Software & Web Applications

· Supervise in-house and outsourced development of academic and administrative platforms

· Oversee institutional websites, portals, and microsites with SEO/security compliance

6. Smart Campus & Digital Equity

· Plan RFID, smart surveillance, energy monitoring, and IoT-driven safety systems

· Ensure accessibility and inclusion in digital resources for all students

7. IT Support & Team Management

· Lead IT team of system/network admins, developers, analysts, and support staff

· Build centralized helpdesk operations, SLA-driven support, and IT asset lifecycle management

8. Policy, Governance & Audit

· Develop institutional IT policies (BYOD, Cloud Use, Digital Classrooms, Data Retention)

· Lead IT audits, risk assessments, tech obsolescence planning, and IT Governance Council

9. AI-Driven Insights & Institutional Advancement

· Implement dashboards for data-driven decisions, NAAC/NBA/NIRF reporting

· Use analytics for enrollment strategies, alumni engagement, and resource planning

10. Internationalization & NEP 2020 Alignment

· Support digital infrastructure for global collaborations and NEP 2020 objectives

· Contribute to digital learning ecosystems integrating ERP, LMS, virtual labs, and dashboard

Candidate Profile

i. Proven experience in leading IT departments in large academic or enterprise ecosystems

ii. Strong expertise in IT infrastructure, ERP, cybersecurity, cloud systems, and EdTech platforms

iii. Visionary leadership with a passion for education, innovation, and digital transformation

iv. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team-building skills

v. Knowledge of relevant compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NAAC/NIRF frameworks)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 14/07/2025