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IT Head - SAP Applications

IT Head - SAP Applications

Magi Research and Consultants Private LimitedBangalore
5 days ago
Job description

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.
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