Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a short and long-term strategic plan for the establishment and growth of the IT and software development hub within the established objectives and policies of "Corporate IT" and "Digital Products & Transformation".

- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Global headquarters in and external stakeholders to ensure the hub's initiatives align with the company's overall strategy and objectives. Strongly connect with employees and management to create strong employee commitment.

- Team Building: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of IT and software professionals, aiming to reach a team size of 50 employees within 3 years.

- Innovation and Improvement: Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the hub, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies. Supervise the coordination of the intellectual property filing in collaboration with Headquarters.

- Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT and software projects, ensuring they align with the company's goals and objectives.

- Compliance and Security: Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations and standards and the Global Guidelines and maintain robust cybersecurity measures.

- Budget Management: Develop and manage the hub's budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets. Responsible for the financial statements in accordance with the law.

- Reporting: Review and report the activities and results of the HUB to the headquarters in and the heads of "Corporate IT" and "Digital Products & Transformation"

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Experience: Minimum 15-18 years of experience in IT Software Development management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience in setting up and managing IT hubs or similar initiatives is highly desirable. Has significant experience in working with European / Western companies before, preferably spent some years abroad in Europe / US / etc.

Personal Attributes:

- Visionary and strategic thinker.

- Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving goals.

- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams.

- Feels home within Indian and Western culture.

Skills:

- Strong leadership and team-building skills.

- Excellent project management and organizational skills.

- Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

- Strong understanding of digital transformation and IT infrastructure.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Professional fluency in English and preferably also German, additional fluency in Hindi/ Telugu / Urdu are a bonus.