Head- IT & Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems

Overview

The Head of IT, Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems leads digital transformation across manufacturing, supply chain and operations by defining and delivering digital products. This strategic role bridges business stakeholders with development teams to ensure agile delivery of solutions that improve efficiency, visibility and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product vision, roadmap and backlog for digital solutions supporting operations
• Act as primary liaison between business units, IT teams and vendors to translate operational challenges into requirements
• Lead product development lifecycle using Agile methodology including sprint planning, backlog grooming and release planning
• Collaborate with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with digital strategy, system architecture and security standards
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, reduce downtime and streamline workflows
• Facilitate user adoption through change management, training and feedback loops
• Coordinate with technology partners and vendors for product delivery and support

Eligibility

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or IT) with MBA/PGDM preferred
• 15+ years total experience, including 5+ years in product ownership or digital transformation within manufacturing and supply chain
• Hands‑on experience with ERP (SAP), MES, IIoT platforms and related smart manufacturing technologies

Skills