Vice President - Information Technology - Cement Industry

Vice President - IT - Large Group Cement Industry - Kolkata

Job Responsibility:

The Information Technology Head - Corporate is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the development and execution of the company's IT strategy and portfolio. This position entails leading the establishment of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, enforcing information security and privacy policies, and driving digital transformation initiatives to enhance business capabilities. The role holder collaborates with cross-functional teams to align IT solutions with business requirements and plays a crucial role in optimizing IT processes to support the organization's growth, innovation, and success.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

IT Strategy and Portfolio Management:

- Develop and execute the IT strategy and portfolio aligned with the overall business strategy.

- Identify technology trends and opportunities to drive innovation and support organizational goals.

Enterprise IT Infrastructure:

- Lead the establishment of enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

- Oversee the deployment and maintenance of hardware, software, networks, and systems.

Information Security and Privacy:

- Enforce policies and procedures to protect IT assets, ensure information security, and safeguard privacy.

- Collaborate with security teams to mitigate risks and respond to security incidents.

Digital Transformation:

- Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance business capabilities, streamline processes, and improve customer experiences.

- Identify and implement digital solutions to achieve operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT solutions with business requirements and priorities.

- Partner with business leaders to understand needs and deliver technology solutions that drive value.

Application Roadmaps and Development:

- Plan application roadmaps and identify opportunities for enhancing operations and meeting business needs.

- Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT applications to support business growth.

Innovation and Industry Trends:

- Stay updated with industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the organization.

Process Optimization:

- Play a pivotal role in optimizing IT processes, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.

- Implement best practices to enhance IT operations, service delivery, and support.

People Management:

- Lead, manage, motivate, and develop team members to maximize their contribution to the team, organization, and their own professional development.

- Manage the performance and development of staff to create and maintain an effective, motivated team.

- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback periodically.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

Experience:

- 20 - 25 years of overall experience out of which 10 - 15 years in the Cement Industry.

- Experience in the Cement Industry preferred.

- This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT leader with a background in the Cement Industry to drive innovation, optimize processes, and contribute to the success of the organization. If you possess the required skills and qualifications.