Birlasoft - Director - Practice Development (20-25 yrs)

About Birlasoft Ltd :

- Birlasoft combines the power of domain, enterprise, and digital technologies to reimagine business processes for customers and their ecosystem.

- Its consultative and design thinking approach makes societies more productive by helping customers run businesses.

- As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified CK Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 12,500+ professionals, is committed to continuing the Group's 161-year heritage of building sustainable communities.

PRACTICE/CoE HEAD DIGITAL :

- We are seeking a strategic leader to join our IT services organization as the Head of App Engineering Practice.

- This role will oversee our Digital Experience, Cloud & App Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, and Generative AI practices.

- As the leader of this multidisciplinary practice, you will be responsible for driving innovation, leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

- You will play a key role in transforming how our clients leverage technology to enhance their digital footprint, optimize operations, and achieve business outcomes.

- Practice Building: Define & Build the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap for the App Engineering Practice, encompassing Digital Experience, Cloud & App Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, and Generative AI.

- Establish best practices, frameworks, and standards for each domain within the practice.

- Drive the adoption of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and other modern methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.

- Align these strategies with broader business objectives and client needs.

- Innovation and Thought Leadership: Foster a culture of innovation by staying at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies.

- Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions that leverage digital experience platforms, cloud-native architectures, digital manufacturing technologies, and generative AI models.

- Team Management: Build, lead, and mentor a diverse team of engineers, architects, data scientists, and consultants.

- Drive a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams.

- Client Engagement and Solution Delivery: Partner with clients to understand their business challenges and provide strategic guidance on leveraging technology for digital transformation.

- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions that exceed client expectations.

- Technology Oversight: Provide guidance on the use of modern technologies, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), digital experience platforms (Adobe, Sitecore), industrial IoT, smart manufacturing, and generative AI (GPT & others).

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other practice heads, business units, and delivery managers to ensure a seamless and integrated approach to service delivery.

- Lead initiatives that span multiple practices to drive comprehensive digital transformation for clients.

- Financial Management: Oversee the practice's budget, including resource planning, cost management, and profitability.

- Monitor financial performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize resources and improve margins.

- Business Development: Support sales and business development activities by providing expertise during client pitches, RFP responses, and proposals.

- Identify opportunities for expanding service offerings and increasing market share.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience: 20+ years of experience in application engineering, digital transformation, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Experience in IT services, consulting, or a similar fast-paced environment is highly preferred.

- Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience in Digital Experience platforms, Cloud & App Engineering, - Digital Manufacturing, and Generative AI.

- Proven ability to integrate and deliver solutions across these domains.

- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated success in leading large, diverse teams and managing complex, multifaceted projects.

- Strong skills in team development, coaching, and performance management.

- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of modern application development, cloud-native solutions, AI/ML, industrial IoT, and digital experience technologies.

- Experience with digital manufacturing tools and platforms is a plus.

- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate technology solutions into business value.

- Proven experience in managing budgets and achieving financial targets.

- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, clients, and technical teams.

- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong analytical skills and the ability to make strategic decisions based on data and insights.

- Proven track record of successfully addressing complex challenges and driving results.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications in relevant technologies (e. , AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Certified ScrumMaster, AI/ML certifications).

- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.

- Experience in driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives across multiple industries.