Head of Information Technology(GCC)

JOB TITLE: Head of IT - GCC, Pune

EQUIPE CONTAINER SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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ABOUT THE JOB:

Head of IT – GCC

matrixed reporting structure

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Define and lead the strategic roadmap for establishing and scaling the IT function at the Global Capability Center (GCC).
• Collaborate with global IT leadership and local business teams to align technology initiatives with strategic goals.
• Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing IT team across application development, support, infrastructure, & analytics.
• Ensure robust IT operations including network, systems, and service desk support with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Implement IT governance frameworks, ensure compliance with global and local regulations, and manage risk effectively.
• Manage IT budgets, contracts, and local vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and capabilities.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, automation, and adoption of emerging technologies to enhance business value.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation in any stream
• 20+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, preferably in a global or matrixed environment.
• Proven track record of setting up and scaling IT operations in a capability centre or similar setup.
• Technical expertise in Salesforce (required) & SAP (optional)
• Proven experience in managing large-scale IT teams, including direct oversight of 100+ FTEs, across diverse functions and geographies.
• Experience in logistics, industrial services, retail, or manufacturing sectors is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and application management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with global teams and cross-functional collaboration.