Urgent: Chief Information Officer

3 weeks ago


Chennai India Antal International Network Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary role description:

Hiring for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) - (Manufacturing & SAP) for a leading automotive components manufacturer.

Company description:

Our client is a renowned multinational company headquartered in Chennai, India. the client has grown into a leading manufacturer specializing in high-quality automotive components, fasteners, and precision-engineered products. With decades of expertise and customer-centric approach and a dedication to sustainability, the client remains a trusted partner in the automotive and manufacturing industries.

Role details:

. Title / Designation: Chief Information Officer (CIO) - (Manufacturing & SAP)
. Location: Chennai
. Reporting to: CFO

Role & responsibilities:

. Define and execute the IT roadmap aligned with the business objectives of Sundaram Fasteners.
. Lead IT-driven business transformation, leveraging ERP, cloud, analytics, and digital technologies.
. Ensure IT aligns with the long-term business goals and enhances operational efficiency.
. Work closely with internal infrastructure, global operations, and service provider teams for strategic IT initiatives.
. Oversee SAP ERP / MES and other core manufacturing applications to ensure business continuity.
. Lead a team of 50-60 IT professionals managing IT services for a distributed global user base (India, US, UK, China).
. Ensure robust IT governance, compliance, security, and risk management.
. Optimize IT service delivery through process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
. Spearhead legacy modernization and cloud migration to enhance IT scalability and agility.
. Lead large-scale ERP (SAP) transformation projects, ensuring integration with MES, analytics, and digital solutions.
. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and IoT adoption.
. Partner with business leaders to identify emerging technologies that can enhance supply chain, production, and overall efficiency.
. Provide leadership to the internal IT team, fostering a high-performance culture.
. Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into IT solutions.
. Drive vendor and service provider relationships to ensure high-quality service delivery.
. Act as the ultimate track owner for all IT-related initiatives.

Candidate requirements:

. Minimum 20 years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a strong focus on ERP (SAP) implementations and delivery.
. Currently serving as a VP-level IT leader in one of the following capacities:
. ERP Delivery Head for the Manufacturing vertical of a Global Systems Integrator (GSI).
. Head of IT for a manufacturing enterprise, overseeing ERP-driven digital transformation.
. Proven experience in ERP business transformation through digital technology adoption.
. Hands-on leader who is both a thinker and doer, with a focus on execution over excessive communication.
. Expertise in SAP ERP, MES, cloud technologies, analytics, and digital transformation strategies.
. Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
. Ability to manage large, distributed IT teams and work with global counterparts in India, US, UK, and China.
. Experience in working with service providers and managing IT outsourcing partnerships.
. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
. Certifications in SAP, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure), ITIL, or PMP would be an added advantage.

Selection process:

. Three interviews including MD
. HR discussions

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