Job Description:

Role Summary:

Title: IT Head - Digital Projects

Department: IT

Purpose: Lead and execute digital transformation initiatives across Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M) and associated companies. Drive revenue growth and cost optimization through digital technologies and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Digital Strategy & Execution:

Define and lead digital projects aligned with business goals; develop AI and digital roadmaps.

- Business Collaboration:

Work with manufacturing, marketing, sales, and other functions to identify, pilot, and implement digital initiatives.

- Innovation & Emerging Tech:

- Explore and deploy technologies like AI, GenAI, IIoT, AR/VR, chatbots, and cloud solutions.

Ecosystem Development :

- Build partnerships with startups, vendors, and consulting firms for POCs and solution implementation.

- Capability Building:

Develop digital competencies within IT teams; promote digital culture across leadership.

- Governance & Compliance:

Manage budgets, project timelines, and ensure compliance with ISMS and IT architecture standards.

- Project Management:

Establish a Project Management Office (PMO) to deliver projects within budget and schedule.

- Industry Engagement:

Build external connects to leverage best practices and benchmark digital maturity.

Key Interfaces:

- Internal: Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations (approx. 20 direct/indirect reportees).

- External: Consulting firms, vendors, startups.

Accountabilities:

- Unique: Build and drive digital projects, manage budgets, and deliver business outcomes.

- Shared: Partner with business teams for project identification and execution; build business cases and customer/vendor insights.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Qualification: BE (Computers) / MCA; MBA preferred

- Experience: 20-22 years, ideally in IT consulting or digital leadership roles in manufacturing organizations

Technical Knowledge :

- Industry 4.0, IIoT, AI, eCommerce, web & mobile apps, SaaS, cloud (Azure/AWS), API management, DevOps, system integration, and cybersecurity.

Soft Skills :

- Leadership, communication, stakeholder management, decision-making, creativity, and networking.

- Attitude:

Proactive, innovative, goal-oriented, and resilient.