Deputy General Manager - Information Technology - Real Estate/Construction

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Drive the IT & ERP function for the organization to support business growth and strategic priorities

- Drive projects related to ERP implementation, upgradation and Maintenance including blueprinting, gap analysis, customization, go-live, post-live production support, user training and documentation.

- Propose hardware, software and digital solutions to accomplish the company's business objectives, along with data requirements and departmental workflows/ processes.

- Develop a clear roadmap for digital transformation in conjunction with all stakeholders. Take responsibility for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of IT, ERP and digitization related activities at all company locations.

- Develop and implement relevant IT policies focused on business performance, risk management and driving cost efficiency.

- Evaluate and select new IT projects and applications in alignment with business needs in the field of Business Intelligence, Process Automation, Data Analysis, use of AI, website development etc.

- Ensure adequate support and training on ERP, IT systems and applications to business users to drive achievement of business benefits

- Ensure security of company IT infrastructure, systems, data and digital assets and implementation of disaster recovery system.

- Guide the team in rolling out and driving the change management process for the IT Initiatives and systems as well as providing post implementation support.

- Take responsibility to maintain IT infrastructure, network and assets across business locations.

- Plan and manage procurement of IT assets in line with company policy and budget.

KEY CHALLENGES:

1. Having ERP system/s with maximum business function coverage and configurability.

2. Managing multiple software and data systems (data integration / redundancy / user mgmt. etc)

3. Rapid changes and developments in IT technologies

4. Change management w.r.t. SOP, Business Rules and IT systems

IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THE ROLE:

1. Experience in construction/real estate industry

2. Track record of having executed ERP projects in construction sector and adherence to timelines/deadlines is necessary

3. Excellent knowledge of business and digital applications including design, implementation, operation and integration.

4. General knowledge of business processes and their interrelationships

5. Should have experience in IT project and program management5. General knowledge of business processes and their interrelationships Should have experience in IT project and program management

6. Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities

7. A strong strategic and business mindset, with excellent planning, execution , negotiation and change management skills

8. Paying attention to detail, diligent