Urgent opening for Head IT Systems & Data (Digital Transformation & Automation) in Manufacturing Company @ ChandigarhExperience Requirements 1015+ years in IT Systems, ERP, or Data Leadership Strong experience in:o Manufacturing / FMCG / Food Processing / Export industryo Multi-location plant & corporate IT operations Proven track record in digital transformation & automation________________________________________Key Skills & Competencies ERP & Enterprise Systems Data Architecture & Analytics Cybersecurity & Risk Management Automation & Process Digitization Leadership & Stakeholder Management Strategic Thinking & ExecutionThe 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.________________________________________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________________________________________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 planningo Inventory optimizationo Sales forecastingo Performance & productivity________________________________________3. Digital Transformation & Automation Lead automation initiatives across:o Production & packingo Quality & compliance trackingo 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)________________________________________4. Cybersecurity & Compliance Ensure compliance with:o Data security standardso Export customer audits (BRC, Sedex, SMETA, etc.)o Internal IT & data governance policies Implement:o Access controlso Backup & disaster recovery planso Cybersecurity risk mitigation________________________________________5. Cross-Functional Integration Act as technology partner to:o Manufacturingo Quality & Complianceo Supply Chain & Logisticso Sales (Domestic & Export)o HR & Finance Translate business requirements into scalable system solutions Support leadership with real-time, decision-ready data________________________________________6. Team Leadership & Capability Building Build and lead:o IT infrastructure teamo Data & MIS teamo Automation & systems analysts Define SOPs, documentation, and system manuals Mentor team for future-ready digital capabilities________________________________________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________________________________________Required Qualifications Bachelors / Masters in:o Computer Scienceo Information Systemso Data Analyticso Engineering or equivalent Certifications preferred:o ERP (SAP / Oracle / Microsoft Dynamics)o Data Analytics / Cloud / Cybersecurity