Chief Information Officer (CIO), (Manufacturing and Cyber Security Systems)

Chief Information Officer (CIO) — India (Mumbai, MH)

Global Technology & Digital Transformation Leadership

1. The Organization

Our client is a Japan-headquartered multinational enterprise renowned for its precision technologies, scientific instrumentation, and advanced manufacturing systems that enable discovery, innovation, and industrial advancement worldwide.

With operations across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America , the company combines over a century of engineering heritage with an evolving focus on digital transformation, automation, and connected intelligence .

The company's technology ecosystem underpins research, manufacturing, and customer applications across life sciences, industrial systems, and environmental technologies. It is committed to driving innovation with purpose —advancing sustainability, safety, and scientific progress globally.

Today, the organization is executing a multi-year global technology transformation to unify its enterprise systems, modernize its cybersecurity framework, and enhance digital collaboration across all regions.

2. The Context

As part of its global modernization agenda, the organization is establishing a newly created Chief Information Officer (CIO) role in India to anchor technology governance, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity leadership across its expanding footprint in APAC and EMEA.

This role will lead the IT Strategy & Management function based in Mumbai , with strategic oversight of the Global Capability Centers (GCC) in Hyderabad and Mumbai . It represents a shift from a legacy Center of Excellence (CoE) model to a globally integrated, decentralized digital delivery ecosystem .

The CIO will play a pivotal role in shaping how technology enables business transformation, while collaborating closely with peers in global innovation hubs in Japan, Singapore, Germany, China, and the United States .

3. The Role

The Chief Information Officer – India will report directly to the Global CEO (based in Japan) and serve as a member of the extended global leadership team.

This executive will define, implement, and continuously refine the company's technology strategy—balancing operational stability, cybersecurity, and digital innovation within a globally distributed framework.

Key Accountabilities

• IT Strategy & Leadership : Develop and execute the enterprise IT roadmap aligned with global business objectives and digital transformation goals.
• Governance & Capability Building : Lead the India-based IT Strategy Management team, overseeing transformation delivery, risk governance, and operational performance of technology systems in APAC and EMEA.
• Global Collaboration : Work in close partnership with CIOs of the company's high-tech innovation centers in Japan, Singapore, Germany, China, and the United States. While not directly leading these hubs, the India CIO will ensure strong collaboration, knowledge flow, and strategic alignment across all technology domains.
• Cybersecurity & Risk : Strengthen the enterprise's cybersecurity posture through proactive risk management, ethical hacking simulations, and advanced digital defense programs.
• Enterprise Systems & Automation : Oversee the modernization of ERP, supply chain, and automation platforms, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and agility in manufacturing and logistics.
• Digital Infrastructure : Drive migration from legacy systems to scalable, cloud-enabled architectures that support business continuity and resilience.
• Decentralized Leadership : Foster a culture of empowerment and innovation within a globally governed but locally accountable structure.
• Transformation Management : Lead the successful transition from CoE to GCC delivery models, ensuring business alignment and measurable value realization.

4. The Candidate Profile

We are seeking a strategic and globally minded technology leader with a blend of operational excellence, cybersecurity expertise, and experience in enterprise transformation.

Experience & Expertise

5. Leadership Attributes

The ideal candidate will exhibit :

6. The Opportunity

This is a rare and strategic leadership opportunity to define the digital backbone of a globally admired enterprise.

The role provides a platform to :

Skills Required

Cloud Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Governance, Risk Management, Ethical Hacking