Head of Information Technology

Employer

A client of CraftMyCV, this organization is a leading name in India's infrastructure and construction industry. With over five decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, including national highways, expressways, bridges, and institutional buildings.

Headquartered in Gujarat with a key office in Ahmedabad, the company serves as a central hub for planning, coordination, billing, legal, HR, and administrative operations. Known for its engineering excellence and modern construction practices, the organization has played a vital role in shaping India's public infrastructure landscape.

Position Title:
Head of Information Technology (IT Head)

Reports to:
Director Commercial

Team Size:
~20–40 IT professionals (onsite + corporate)

Location:
HO with regional/project-level collaboration (Ahmedabad)

Function:
Information Technology

Type:
Full-Time / Permanent

Role Purpose

The IT Head will lead the technology function to support business growth, operational excellence, and digital transformation across the infrastructure projects and corporate offices. This role is accountable for IT strategy, governance, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and ensuring robust, cost-effective, and scalable systems for a geographically dispersed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & IT Governance

• Define and implement the organization's IT and Digital strategy aligned with business

goals.

• Partner with leadership to identify technology-led opportunities for efficiency, cost

savings, and innovation.

• Establish IT policies, governance, risk management, and compliance standards (ISO,

GDPR, IT Act, etc.).

• Prepare and manage annual IT budgets, ensuring ROI on technology investments.

Infrastructure & Operations Management

• Oversee IT infrastructure including data centers, networks, cloud environments, and

endpoint management across sites/offices.

• Ensure high availability of ERP, project management, payroll, HRMS, and other core

applications.

• Drive system uptime, data security, and business continuity through robust DR

(Disaster Recovery) and BCP (Business Continuity Planning).

Digital Transformation & ERP/Applications

• Lead implementation, upgrades, and optimization of ERP (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics

or Infra-specific ERPs).

• Automate site operations including project monitoring, material management, billing,

and compliance.

• Champion digital tools (BIM, IoT, AI/ML analytics, drones, mobility solutions) for

project execution, safety, and quality monitoring.

• Drive analytics dashboards for management reporting and decision-making.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Ensure enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, policies, and incident response

protocols.

• Protect sensitive project, financial, and employee data.

• Conduct periodic security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance reviews.

People Leadership & Vendor Management

• Build and lead a capable IT team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

• Manage vendor/partner ecosystem for IT hardware, software, telecom, and managed

services.

• Negotiate contracts, SLAs, and ensure cost-effective service delivery.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ERP uptime and successful implementation of modules.

• % of processes automated/digitally enabled across sites.

• Reduction in IT incidents/downtime.

• Cybersecurity posture (audit scores, breach-free operations).

• IT budget adherence and cost savings.

• Leadership satisfaction with IT as a business enabler.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science / IT / Engineering (Master's preferred).

• 18–25 years of IT leadership experience, with at least 5+ years as IT Head in

Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing, or related industries.

• Proven track record of ERP implementation and enterprise-scale IT management.

• Exposure to digital transformation technologies (BIM, IoT, AI analytics, drones,

cloud).

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, and data

governance.

• Excellent leadership, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with execution orientation.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis management ability.

• High integrity and ability to work with promoters/boards.

• Collaborative leadership style to influence CXOs and project leaders.

• Agility to adapt to fast-changing technology and infrastructure project needs.