Deputy Chief Information Officer - IT & Manufacturing Firm

Overview: We seek an experienced and visionary Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess 12-15 years of proven leadership in technology management, with a strong emphasis on technical architecture, and digital transformation, an excellent understanding of business processes, and a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure, Networking, and security. This individual should have proven skills in forward-thinking in terms of technology trends, capability of aligning IT strategies with business goals, and adept at translating IT investments into tangible business value.

Responsibilities :

Technical Architecture and Strategy :

- Provide strategic direction for the organization's technological growth, overseeing technical architecture, infrastructure, and systems.

- Drive innovation, exploring emerging technologies and their potential applications for the company's growth.

- Collaborate with the CIO to establish and execute the IT roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Digital Transformation and Business Alignment :

- Lead and execute digital transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless technology integration to enhance business processes and efficiency.

- Bridge the gap between technology and business requirements, understanding and addressing challenges to maximize operational effectiveness.

Financial Management and Stakeholder Engagement :

- Define and manage the budget (P&L) for technology initiatives, demonstrating a track record of effective budgeting, value delivery, and resource allocation.

- Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving consensus on technology strategies.

Leadership, Decision-Making, and Communication :

- Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Make decisive, action-oriented decisions, balancing a top-down strategic approach with a bottom-up operational perspective.

- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, influencing stakeholders and effectively presenting complex technical information.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors (Engineering) degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other engineering degree with extensive experience in Information Technology; advanced (MBA/M.Tech) degree preferred.

- 12-15 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, emphasizing technical architecture and digital transformation with participation in 3-4 hands experience in IT transformation projects. We need extensive experience in ERPs SAP (Preferred), Oracle or other leading ERPs, Analytics, Master Data Management, Automation and other trending technology trends.

- Strong business acumen. Ability to understand business nuances, recommend and implement technology to improve the business, and get business value.

- Proven track record in driving IT initiatives impacting business growth and efficiency, with strong financial acumen, P&L management, and budgeting experience.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, influencing stakeholders at all levels and representing the organization effectively.

- Executive presence and the ability to lead strategically while ensuring operational efficiency.

- Strategic thinking with a pragmatic approach, adept at navigating complex challenges and driving impactful solutions.