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IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF) seeks a Digitization and Innovation Expert to lead the IT function. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving digital transformation, ensuring secure and efficient IT systems, and fostering innovation across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in IT strategy, automation, cybersecurity, system architecture, and process optimization. They will oversee the design, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure, ensure reliability, scalability, and security, and optimize enterprise applications, cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Digital Transformation and Automation
  • Manage and enhance digital platforms, including the organization's website and in-house applications.
  • Drive digital transformation initiatives through automation tools, AI-driven solutions, workflow optimization, and Zoho CRM integration for seamless operations.
• IT & Infrastructure Architecture
  • Oversee the design, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
  • Optimize enterprise applications, cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure, consolidating legacy systems and implementing modern solutions using Zoho and its suite of products.
  • Manage network infrastructure, server administration, and data center operations for uninterrupted business continuity.
• IT Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Establish robust governance frameworks, IT policies, SOPs, and compliance measures to ensure operational efficiency and data security.
• IT Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Oversee IT budgeting and expenditure, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.
  • Lead vendor negotiations, contract management, and procurement processes, evaluating emerging technologies and securing optimal solutions for business needs.
• IT Support & Troubleshooting
  • Manage IT support operations, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless hardware/software functionality.
  • Implement proactive IT service management strategies, including SLAs, performance tracking, and ticketing systems to reduce turnaround time (TAT) for issue resolution.
• IT Security & Compliance
  • Develop and maintain robust cybersecurity frameworks to protect organizational data and IT assets.
  • Conduct regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and data protection laws.
• Performance Monitoring & IT Analytics
  • Develop IT dashboards to track system performance, security metrics, and operational KPIs.
  • Leverage analytics to drive strategic IT decisions, optimize resource allocation, and improve IT efficiency.
• Infrastructure & Facility Management
  • Oversee IT infrastructure, network administration, server management, and data centers, ensuring business continuity.
  • Manage workplace technology, including IT-enabled infrastructure and remote working solutions.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Lead and mentor the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Represent the IT function in strategic discussions, effectively communicating updates, challenges, and initiatives to stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled IT professional to take on a leadership role and contribute to the growth and success of IIT Kanpur Development Foundation (IITK DF).