Digital Transformation Head

Our Client is market leader in Speciality chemicals industry

We are looking for Digital Transformation Head.

Proven track record of 20+ years in managing the Digital function Ideally from FMCG/FMCD or Auto/Auto ancillaries or Electrical Vehicle Industry.

Key Must Haves

- At least 4-6 years of this should be in a leadership role with experience of independent responsibility.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Planning

- Build Digital Strategy that not only aligns with business priorities but also creates and enables new business models that add competitive advantage to business.

- Build thought leadership and expertise in emerging technologies and creatively applies it to different needs of the business.

- Drive regular review and management of the IT architecture to ensure a robust framework that underpins the IT systems and applications in the organization.

2. Data, AI and Digital Products

- Create a strong Data and AI strategy to drive data driven decisions

- Create intelligent processes and systems with AI enablement

3. IT Infrastructure and Architecture

- Oversee effective deployment of IT assets, systems, procedures, and processes with respect to consistency, reliability, and effectiveness; Review the performance of organization-wide systems, assets, and processes on a periodic basis.

- Define a To Be State Architecture for the organization, drive architecture choices to enable innovation and speed

4. IT Research and Innovation

- Continuously scan the changing IT landscape and bring in best practices relevant to the organization; assess the latest technological advancements; and drive new IT or digital projects and initiatives to proactively meet business needs.

5. Cybersecurity

- Formulate a robust risk management framework and drive effective deployment across IT and business verticals.

- Oversee the running of information security, privacy, and data protection controls (people, processes, and technology) to adequately mitigate security risks.

6. Process Automation and Analytics

- Lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of automation tools and platforms and develop data management strategies to enable accurate and timely reporting, analysis and decision-making.

7. Audits and Compliance

- Establish audit frameworks and address critical escalations; maintain oversight; and ensure effective adherence to the policies across the organization.

- Proven track record of 15+ years in managing the Digital function Ideally from FMCG/FMCD or Auto/Auto ancillaries.

- At least 4-6 years of this should be in a leadership role with experience of independent responsibility.

- Strong analytical skills combined with acumen to lead large teams.

- Strong leadership skills to lead a dynamic and versatile team.