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Zydus Wellness, an FMCG leader, develops, manufactures, and markets health and wellness products, integrating healthcare, skincare, and nutrition. Founded in 1988 with Sugar Free, India’s first zero-calorie sugar replacement, it now manages seven global brands, including Complan, Glucon-D, Everyuth, and Nutralite. The company serves over 50 million families and supports more than 90,000 dairy farmers and 2,000 MSMEs.

With a focus on research, quality, and innovation, Zydus Wellness operates on core pillars of manufacturing integrity and supply chain efficiency. Headquartered in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, it runs four manufacturing facilities across India and eight co-packing facilities in India, Oman, and New Zealand. Listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges, Zydus Wellness is led by Chairman Dr. Sharvil Patel and CEO Tarun Arora, serving customers in over 25 countries across three continents.

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Functional Reporting: Head – IT Application

Administrative Reporting: Head – IT Application

Location: Ahmedabad

Role Purpose

· Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role involves managing multiple digital projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation through the implementation of new technologies. The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and improving the digital maturity of the organization

Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

Financial

· Manage the budget for digital transformation projects and optimize resources.

· Ensure cost-effective delivery of IT projects while maintaining quality

Customer

· Collaborate with business units to understand their digital needs and deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.

· Enhance the user experience by implementing modern, user-friendly digital tools

Process

· Lead the planning, design, and implementation of digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to scope.

· Ensure integration of new digital platforms with existing systems to maintain operational consistency.

· Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations for digital tools and solutions.

· Monitor project performance and address any deviations from the plan to meet key milestones

People

· Lead cross-functional teams, including IT staff, external consultants, and business stakeholders, to drive digital projects to completion

· Provide coaching and mentorship to team members involved in digital projects

· Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT team

· Key Deliverables

· Successful implementation of digital projects within scope, budget, and timelines.

· Enhanced digital capabilities across business functions.

· Improved efficiency and automation through digital initiatives.

· Lead the development and implementation of non-sales applications, including Supply chain, Manufacturing, Finance, HR and Marketing systems.

· Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

· Manage a team of developers, analysts, and support staff to ensure timely delivery of projects.

· Oversee the maintenance and support of existing non-sales applications.

· Ensure applications are compliant with industry standards and regulations.

· Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching and development opportunities for team members.

· Stay updated with the latest technology trends and recommend improvements to existing systems.

· Develop and maintain documentation for all non-sales applications and processes.

Key Interactions

Internal Stakeholders

· Head – Application

· Department Heads (Marketing, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc.)

· Project Managers, IT Staff

External Stakeholders

· Vendors and technology partners

· Consultants for digital transformation projects

Key Dimensions

Financial Dimensions

· Project budget management and cost control

· Delivering cost-effective digital solutions

Role Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

· Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience (Type & Nature)

· 5+ years of experience in managing IT digital projects

· Proven experience in implementing large-scale digital transformation projects in FMCG or similar industries

Functional Competencies

· Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

· Strong knowledge of digital technologies (Cloud, AI, Data Analytics, Automation)

· Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)

Behavioral Competencies

· Zydus Neev Behavioural Competency Framework

· Ability to navigate and resolve complex challenges during project implementation.

· Strong interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.

· Ensures data quality and accuracy in all processes.

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