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Head of Information Technology


Company : Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.


Location : Angul, Orissa


Created : 2025-05-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As Head of Information Technology, the focus is on driving digital transformation, ensuring robust IT infrastructure, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational excellence across the plant. Key responsibilities include:Strategic IT Leadership – Align IT initiatives with business objectives, ensuring seamless digital integration across departments and optimizing service availability.SAP & Application Management – Lead end-to-end SAP Operations and Non-SAP Application delivery, ensuring business continuity and process automation.Infrastructure & System Efficiency – Oversee implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure, network systems, and security protocols to maximize uptime and performance.Digital Innovation & Analytics – Drive adoption of advanced analytics tools like QlikSense & Power BI, and explore AI/ML and MeS (Manufacturing Execution Systems) to enhance data-driven decision-making.IT Governance & Compliance – Ensure compliance with ITGC, cybersecurity, and safety standards, while proactively identifying vulnerabilities and improvement areas.Vendor & Budget Management – Develop cost-effective IT strategies, manage budgets, and collaborate with external partners to ensure timely project delivery and support.Cross-Functional Integration – Work closely with functional teams to address business needs, enable digital solutions, and support strategic initiatives.Team Building & Capability Development – Must have led a large team of IT professionals across Infra, SAP, and Digital domains, ensuring succession planning, skill enhancement, and high-performance culture.Desired Qualification:A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related fieldA master's degree in computer science is preferredProof of continued education, such as software certifications, is desirableTechnical Expertise:15+ years of overall experience in Information TechnologyMinimum 7 years of proven leadership in managing enterprise IT environmentsAt least 5 years of hands-on experience driving SAP operations and delivering complex SAP projects