Job openings for Manager Information Technology in Chandigarh

Urgent opening for Head €“ IT Systems & Data (Digital Transformation & Automation) in Manufacturing Company @ Chandigarh
Experience Requirements
€¢ 10€“15+ years in IT Systems, ERP, or Data Leadership
€¢ Strong experience in:
o Manufacturing / FMCG / Food Processing / Export industry
o Multi-location plant & corporate IT operations
€¢ Proven track record in digital transformation & automation
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Key Skills & Competencies
€¢ ERP & Enterprise Systems
€¢ Data Architecture & Analytics
€¢ Cybersecurity & Risk Management
€¢ Automation & Process Digitization
€¢ Leadership & Stakeholder Management
€¢ Strategic Thinking & Execution
The Head €“ IT Systems & Data will be responsible for end-to-end digital infrastructure, ERP systems, data governance, cybersecurity, automation, and business intelligence, ensuring scalable, secure, and data-driven operations across manufacturing, supply chain, exports, sales, finance, HR, and quality.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. IT Infrastructure & Systems Ownership
€¢ Own and manage ERP, CRM, HRMS, SCM, WMS, QMS, and Finance systems
€¢ Ensure 99.9% system uptime across corporate & plant operations
€¢ Manage servers, cloud infrastructure, networking, hardware & software assets
€¢ Oversee vendor management, licensing, and AMC contracts
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2. Data Governance & Business Intelligence
€¢ Establish single source of truth (SSOT) across departments
€¢ Design and manage dashboards, MIS, KPI trackers, and leadership scorecards
€¢ Ensure data accuracy, integrity, security, and real-time reporting
€¢ Enable predictive analytics for:
o Demand planning
o Inventory optimization
o Sales forecasting
o Performance & productivity
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3. Digital Transformation & Automation
€¢ Lead automation initiatives across:
o Production & packing
o Quality & compliance tracking
o HR performance systems (TPR, Culture Score, PMS)
o Finance & cost control
€¢ Drive paperless, workflow-based systems
€¢ Implement AI/ML tools for decision support (where applicable)
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4. Cybersecurity & Compliance
€¢ Ensure compliance with:
o Data security standards
o Export customer audits (BRC, Sedex, SMETA, etc.)
o Internal IT & data governance policies
€¢ Implement:
o Access controls
o Backup & disaster recovery plans
o Cybersecurity risk mitigation
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5. Cross-Functional Integration
€¢ Act as technology partner to:
o Manufacturing
o Quality & Compliance
o Supply Chain & Logistics
o Sales (Domestic & Export)
o HR & Finance
€¢ Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
€¢ Support leadership with real-time, decision-ready data
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6. Team Leadership & Capability Building
€¢ Build and lead:
o IT infrastructure team
o Data & MIS team
o Automation & systems analysts
€¢ Define SOPs, documentation, and system manuals
€¢ Mentor team for future-ready digital capabilities
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Key Deliverables / Success Metrics
€¢ Zero critical system downtime
€¢ Accurate, real-time dashboards for leadership
€¢ Successful ERP & system integrations
€¢ Reduction in manual work & process leakages
€¢ Improved data-driven decision making
€¢ Strong audit & cybersecurity compliance
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Required Qualifications
€¢ Bachelor€™s / Master€™s in:
o Computer Science
o Information Systems
o Data Analytics
o Engineering or equivalent
€¢ Certifications preferred:
o ERP (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics)
o Data Analytics / Cloud / Cybersecurity