Head- IOT & Applications

The Head of IoT & Applications will lead the strategy, development, and deployment of digital and IoT-driven solutions across the automotive manufacturing ecosystem. This role combines deep technical knowledge of industrial IoT (IIoT), application architecture, and manufacturing automation with strong business alignment to deliver measurable outcomes in efficiency, quality, and operational insight.

Key Responsibilities:

IoT Strategy & Implementation:

• Define and lead the enterprise IIoT strategy across multiple plants and manufacturing units.
• Architect and deploy smart factory initiatives integrating sensors, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and SAP systems.
• Enable real-time visibility of shop floor data (OEE, machine health, predictive maintenance, energy monitoring).
• Select and implement IoT platforms and protocols (MQTT, OPC-UA, Edge Gateways, Azure IoT, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering and plant teams to digitize critical production processes using IIoT solutions.

Application Portfolio Management:

• Oversee the entire portfolio of business and industrial applications outside of core SAP (e.g., MES, PLM, QMS, DMS, EMERGE, etc.).
• Drive integration between enterprise applications and shop floor systems to enable end-to-end visibility.
• Ensure scalability, interoperability, and user experience of all in-house and third-party applications.
• Drive the adoption of low-code/no-code platforms and microservices where applicable.

Digital Innovation & Data Analytics:

• Collaborate with data science/analytics teams to unlock value from IoT and operational data.
• Enable advanced use cases like digital twins, AI/ML-driven predictive analytics, and condition-based monitoring.
• Support sustainability goals with data-driven energy and utility management systems.

Leadership & Governance:

• Build and lead a high-performing cross-functional team of IoT engineers, application architects, and developers.
• Define governance for application lifecycle management, cybersecurity for OT/IoT, and data privacy.
• Manage budgets, vendors, and solution partners for digital transformation and IoT initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• 1218 years of experience in IT/OT systems, with at least 5 years leading digital or IoT transformation in a manufacturing setup.
• Strong understanding of industrial protocols, edge computing, MES systems, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience in automotive or discrete manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with tools like Siemens MindSphere, Azure IoT, ThingWorx, Ignition SCADA, or equivalent platforms.