Head- IT Applications

Lead the management, support, and continuous improvement of our enterprise applications landscape. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365), as well as a broad understanding of enterprise applications including CRM, BI, and other business-critical platforms. This role will play a key part in aligning IT application strategy with business goals, leading cross-functional teams, and driving innovation through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the enterprise application portfolio, with a focus on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365), CRM, BI tools, and other business applications.
• Drive the implementation, enhancement, and support of Microsoft D365 ERP across all business units.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and design scalable application solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management for major application initiatives including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and change management.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to application development and support teams.
• Ensure application reliability, availability, and performance through effective governance and support models.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and solution providers, ensuring service quality and contract compliance.
• Apply ITIL best practices in incident, problem, and change management processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT with at least 5+ years in ERP (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365) implementation and support.
• Strong understanding of business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations.
• Experience in solution architecture and aligning technology solutions with business strategies.
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and IT service management best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other relevant ERP systems.
• Certification in ITIL or other service management frameworks.
• Experience in cloud-based applications and integration platforms.
• Exposure to data analytics, AI, or process automation technologies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• IT management: 10 years (Required)
• Finance, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations.: 7 years (Required)
• ERP (preferably MS Dynamics 365) implementation & support: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• ITIL Certification (Required)

Location:

• Bhubaneswar, Orissa (Required)

Work Location: In person