JOB DESCRIPTION - L4 Position

SECTION HEAD - Digitalization

Experience: 10 - 15 yrs

Location: Chennai

Short Description:

Seeking a Digitalization Leader for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to drive digital transformation and enhance sales & marketing efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and Automobile trends, with experience in large-scale project implementation.

Description:

We are looking for an innovative and strategic thinker to lead our Digitalization efforts in the MB/IDM department. The successful candidate will have the vision to identify and capitalize on digitalization opportunities across our sales and marketing value chains, ultimately improving efficiency and transparency. This role requires excellent collaboration skills to work with stakeholders from various departments and execute impactful digitalization projects.

Responsibilities:

- Visualize and lead the digitalization journey for sales and marketing functions, identifying areas for process improvement and increased efficiency.

- Collaborate with stakeholders from different departments to conceptualize and execute digitalization projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the IT and Automobile domains, bringing innovative ideas to the table.

- Oversee the implementation of large-scale projects such as DMS (Dealer Management System) and Sales Pipeline Review, ensuring successful roll-out and adoption.

- Analyze and interpret data to identify areas where digitalization can enhance performance and provide a competitive edge.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to foster a collaborative environment for digitalization initiatives.

- Provide regular updates and progress reports to senior management, highlighting the impact and benefits of digitalization projects.

- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in digitalization practices.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in all digitalization efforts.

- Stay informed about competitor strategies and market trends, leveraging this knowledge to enhance our own digitalization initiatives.

Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role and overall experience of 15+ years, with a proven track record of leading successful digitalization projects.

- In-depth knowledge of IT trends and technologies, particularly in the Automobile industry, is essential.

- Hands-on experience in implementing large-scale projects, such as DMS or Sales Pipeline Review, will be an advantage.

- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.

- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities, able to interpret data and make informed decisions.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.

- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools is desirable.

- Willingness to stay updated with industry developments and a passion for continuous learning.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.