Head of Global Capability Center

Aperam, a global leader in stainless, electrical and specialty steel, with customers in over 40 countries, is building a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Hyderabad, India, to support its transformation and growth journey.

establish and lead Aperam’s Global Capability Center (GCC)

end-to-end setup

What you will do

Design and setup phase:

Strategic Planning & Vision:

• Actively participate in the definition of the vision, mission, and long-term objectives of the GCC in alignment with global business strategy.

Infrastructure & Compliance:

• Lead site selection and setup in partnership with local consultants and global real estate teams.
• Ensure compliance with Indian laws and regulatory frameworks (labor, tax, SEZ/STPI as applicable).

Talent Acquisition & Culture Building:

• Build a high-performing local leadership team.
• Develop a people strategy aligned with company culture and global talent frameworks.

Program Management:

• Join the existing Program Management team, engaged in designing the GCC strategy and implementation plan
• Co-pilot the setup of the Indian Global Capability Center (GCC) with our external partner, ensuring seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer between Europe and India;
• Establish governance models and operating procedures with HQ and business stakeholders.

Operations & Expansion

Operational Leadership:

• Own the P&L and day-to-day performance of the GCC.
• Drive service delivery excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement across functions.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the bridge between India operations and global stakeholders.
• Actively orchestrate change management initiatives to promote the GCC towards global stakeholders of Aperam

Innovation & Capability Building:

• Foster a culture of innovation, automation, and digital enablement.
• Scale advanced capabilities (e.g., AI/ML, RPA, data science) to enhance global operations.

Talent Development:

• Drive talent development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
• Create a learning organization with strong career growth pathways.

What you will bring

• 5-10 years of leadership role within a GCC or Global Business Services structure with multicultural exposure
• Academics - B.E./B.Tech/MBA/CA from a reputed Institute;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, passionate about innovation and people
• Excellent change management skills and experience in leading transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Energetic, results-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English is essential