Job Title : Head - IT Applications
Location : Bangalore, India
Industry : Manufacturing (Appliances / FMCD)
Experience Required : 15+ years
Reporting To : MD
Employment Type : Full-time
Role Summary :
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of IT Applications to lead our application development and business systems management. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in developing and managing IT applications, preferably within the kitchen appliances or consumer durables sector. A deep understanding of SAP environments, integration with business processes, and the ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives is essential.
Key Responsibilities :
Application Development & Management :
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of custom-built and off-the-shelf applications across functions (Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Service).
- Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of application systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Manage upgrades, patching, and vendor support for enterprise applications.
SAP System Leadership :
Manage SAP modules (preferably SAP ECC or S / 4HANA) including FI / CO, MM, SD, PP, and CRM.Ensure SAP aligns with business needs and drive continuous improvements via automation and customization.Coordinate SAP integrations with third-party tools (CRM, DMS, PLM, etc.)Business Process Integration :
Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and IT teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.Ensure digital transformation aligns with operational needs of appliance manufacturing (e.g., BOM management, MRP, order-to-cash, service lifecycle).Team & Vendor Management :
Lead and mentor the internal application development team and manage external consultants / vendors.Define KPIs, monitor team performance, and drive agile / DevOps practices within the team.Governance, Compliance & Security :
Ensure all IT applications comply with internal audit standards, regulatory norms, and cybersecurity practices.Drive adherence to IT governance, licensing, and usage policies.Innovation & Strategy :
Evaluate new technologies and propose implementation of tools for mobility, analytics, AI / ML in customer engagement and after-sales.Develop long-term IT application roadmap in collaboration with the business leadership.Qualifications & Skills :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering; Master's degree (MBA / IT) preferred.Minimum 15 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing IT applications in a manufacturing setup.Proven experience in a SAP-driven environment; SAP certification is a plus.Industry experience in kitchen appliances, consumer durables, or electronics manufacturing is highly desirable.Expertise in ERP, CRM, mobile applications, middleware, and analytics platforms.Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IoT integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.Preferred Attributes :
Hands-on project delivery experience, especially in Indian business environments.Understanding of compliance and audit practices relevant to Indian listed companies.Strong problem-solving ability and business acumen.ref : hirist.tech)
