IT Head

As an IT professional in this role, you will play a crucial part in leading the IT strategy of the group, focusing on integrating robust infrastructure management, digital transformation, and SAP systems expertise to achieve operational excellence and business growth. Your responsibilities will include building and managing a high-performing IT support team, leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, ML, IoT, and blockchain, overseeing cybersecurity and compliance, and ensuring seamless alignment of IT with business objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support in defining IT strategies aligning with business goals for growth, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. - Develop and execute IT roadmaps supporting ERP, manufacturing, and service delivery processes. - Ensure IT systems meet immediate operational needs and long-term strategic objectives. - Lead full-cycle implementation of SAP S/4 HANA, manage SAP support team, oversee technical components, and ensure seamless integration with other business applications. - Conduct upgrades, patches, and enhancements to maintain SAP systems" relevance and security. - Oversee IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, databases, and cloud platforms for seamless SAP integration and operational availability. - Manage system performance, disaster recovery plans, and backups for business continuity, particularly critical SAP functions. - Implement cybersecurity strategies to protect SAP systems, organizational data, and assets. - Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and conduct regular risk assessments and security audits. - Lead initiatives to modernize business processes through digital transformation and emerging technologies. - Manage IT projects, apply agile methodologies, and ensure alignment with timelines, budgets, and organizational goals. - Plan and manage IT budget investments for cost efficiency and high ROI. - Optimize licensing, infrastructure costs, and vendor expenses, demonstrating the value of IT investments. - Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee service-level agreements for implementation and support. - Build and mentor a high-performing IT Services team, promote continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation. **Qualifications:** - **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in SAP, IT, and Project Management. - **Experience:** At least 5 years in a leadership role, expertise in managing multifunctional teams, proven track record in SAP implementation, and strong experience in IT infrastructure management. **Preferred Knowledge & Experience:** - Hands-on experience with SAP cloud solutions, SAP Fiori, integration of SAP with other platforms, data center management, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity planning. This role reports to the Group CIO and is based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, with a team size of 25+.,