Key Responsibilities
1. Platform Strategy & Ownership
- Own the technology agenda and roadmap for the business function.
- Define platform strategy across applications, integrations, data management, and infrastructure.
- Ensure platforms deliver business value, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
2. Architecture Leadership
Own, develop, and maintain the target systems architecture (enterprise, application, integration, data, infrastructure).Ensure the architectural landscape remains aligned with business goals and future capabilities.Drive simplification, modernization, and standardization across platforms.3. Delivery & Execution
Lead end-to-end delivery of all technology initiatives for the business function.Drive deployment, adoption, and continuous enhancement of all platforms in scope.Ensure seamless integration between systems, applications, and data flows.Oversee release planning, testing, change management, and production deployment.4. Business Partnership
Act as the face of technology for the business function (e.g., Finance).Partner with functional leadership to support key business programmes and transformation initiatives.Understand business priorities and translate them into technology solutions and roadmaps.Ensure platforms support market-level and brand-level needs in line with strategy.5. Team Leadership
Lead multi-disciplinary technology teams across application development, integration, infrastructure, and data management.Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering innovation and accountability.Promote a culture of operational excellence, resilience, and customer-centricity.6. Vendor & Service Management
Own relationships and performance management of all technology vendors and service providers.Ensure vendors meet SLAs, deliver value, and comply with governance and security standards.Optimize cost, contracts, and performance across the vendor ecosystem.Required Skills & Experience
12-20 years of experience in technology leadership roles.Demonstrated experience owning platforms across applications, data, integration, and infrastructure.Strong background in enterprise architecture and large-scale systems design.Proven track record of leading end-to-end delivery of complex programmes.Experience partnering with senior business stakeholders in functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, HR, or Operations.Strong understanding of cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and integration technologies.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Preferred Skills :
Experience driving digital transformation or modernization programmes.
Exposure to global matrix organizations or multi-market environments.
Understanding of regulatory, financial, and compliance frameworks (if finance-focused).
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Workday, or modern SaaS finance platforms (optional based on your stack).
(ref : iimjobs.com)