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We are looking for a Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead for our Corporate IT team. Reporting To: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Location: Corporate Office / Mumbai

Role Purpose

The Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead is responsible for conceptualising, driving, and institutionalising enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives aligned with business and divisional strategy. The role focuses on process digitisation, technology innovation, IT‑OT convergence, data‑driven decision making, and value realisation, while ensuring governance, security, and regulatory compliance at group level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute end‑to‑end digital transformation roadmap across business functions and coordinate with plant-IT (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Quality, Engineering).
• Identify opportunities for process re‑engineering through digital technologies (ERP optimisation, workflow automation, analytics, AI/ML, low‑code platforms).
• Establish and drive an enterprise innovation framework (use‑case discovery, PoCs, pilots, scale‑up in coordination with divisional heads).
• Evaluate and govern adoption of emerging technologies such as: AI / ML & Advanced Analytics, RPA / Intelligent Automation, IoT / Industry 4.0, Digital Thread / Digital Twin, Cloud & Platform Modernisation.
• Act as a strategic IT partner to business leaders and divisional heads.
• Translate business challenges into clear digital solution blueprints.
• Align transformation initiatives with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and integration standards.
• Ensure all digital initiatives comply with: Cybersecurity & Information Security policies (ISO 27001, CERT‑In), Data privacy and data residency requirements, Internal audit, ITGC, and regulatory guidelines.
• Define and track clear KPIs, benefits, and ROI for each transformation initiative.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering / Computer Science / MCA / MBA (Systems / Operations preferred).
• 15–18+ years of IT experience, with strong exposure to digital transformation programs in large enterprises.
• Hands‑on experience with: ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA preferred), Analytics & dashboards, Automation and integration platforms like RPA, AI/ML, Digital Twin, Mobility.
• Prior experience in manufacturing / engineering / infrastructure / PSU environments preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline.
• Strong business‑IT alignment capability.
• Change leadership and stakeholder management.
• Digital initiatives delivering tangible business value.
• Strong adoption and sustained usage of digital initiatives.
• Improved organisational digital maturity.