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Head Digital – R&D Digital Transformation & Product Strategy (Automotive) (15h Left)

Head Digital – R&D Digital Transformation & Product Strategy (Automotive) (15h Left)

Talent ToppersIndia
5 days ago
Job description

Job Purpose :

To lead the digital product strategy, development, and delivery for R&D-centric initiatives, aligning with client's digital transformation vision. The role focuses on enabling innovation, enhancing engineering efficiency, and digitizing core R&D processes by leveraging modern IT tools and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

  • Own the end-to-end digital product lifecycle for R&D solutions, from ideation to delivery.
  • Define product vision, roadmap, and OKRs in alignment with business and digital transformation goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with R&D leadership, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, and safety requirements in product development.
  • Project Management & Execution

  • Drive agile delivery practices across development sprints.
  • Define, prioritize, and manage product backlogs and feature releases.
  • Technology Implementation

  • Collaborate with internal IT and external vendors to implement solutions including CAD / PLM, digital twin, simulation, and AI-based engineering analytics.
  • User Experience & Change Management

  • Champion user-centric design and change management strategies to drive adoption of digital tools in R&D.
  • Conduct training and support for R&D teams using new platforms.
  • Academic Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent);
  • Master’s Degree (MBA or M. Tech) preferred.
  • Relevant Experience

  • 21–24 years of experience in digital transformation, IT product ownership, or engineering IT within the manufacturing / automotive domain. [ Relevant - 10 - 15 years ]
  • Proven track record of delivering enterprise digital platforms or products within R&D or Engineering functions.
  • Experience in managing cross-functional teams and agile product delivery.
  • Technical Skills / Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of R&D systems such as PLM, CAD, CAE, simulation tools, and digital twin platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies and product management tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), APIs, and data integration frameworks.
  • Exposure to AI / ML use cases in engineering and analytics is a plus.
  • Keywords -

    Digital Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), R&D Digital Solutions, Product Strategy, Product Vision, OKRs, Digital Transformation, End-to-End Product Ownership, Automotive R&D, Engineering Digitalization, CAD, CAE, Simulation Tools, Vehicle Design Platforms, Product Data Management (PDM), Engineering Tools & Systems, Head of Product, Director of Product, Product Leadership, Cross-Functional Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business & Digital Alignment, Innovation Platforms, Agile Product Management, Digital Ecosystem, R&D Process Optimization, Technology Roadmap

    In-short - you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, implementing, and continuously improving the digital tools and platforms that support the R&D organization (for example : vehicle design systems, PLM platforms, simulation and testing environments).

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