IT Head - ERP Implementation

- We are seeking a person to own and drive the technology roadmap across ERP, development, networking, BI, and process digitization.
- This leader will coordinate IT operations across manufacturing and commercial units, work closely with plant and department heads, and transform legacy systems to deliver business value using modern digital tools.Responsibilities:- Technology & Team Leadership: Manage internal IT team and external tech partners; own tech roadmap and infrastructure.- ERP Management: Maintain and enhance a 10+ year-old ERP, ICsoft; ensure data governance and integration across commercial and manufacturing functions.- Also work with the internal software team to add or customise features which cannot be done in the ERP- Digitization & Automation: Drive paperless operations (currently 70% complete); implement APIs and digital workflows.- Reporting & BI: Build dashboards and real-time KPI reports using Tableau; align outputs with executive needs.- Process & Project Management: Run IT with agile principles; lead initiatives that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and drive adoption.- On-Ground Execution: Spend 2-3 days in a week at plants; ensure floor-level alignment and successful tech implementation.Requirements:Must-Have:- 8+ years of total IT experience with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.- Hands-on leadership in ERP management (at least 2 different ERP systems).- Strong understanding of business functions - manufacturing, finance, purchase, quality, etc.- Experience integrating ERP with third-party tools using APIs and custom-built software on Nodejs- Proficiency in reporting/BI tools - designing dashboards, analyzing plant and commercial KPIs.- Strong project management and team leadership skills