Senior Executive - IT

About Godrej Industries (Chemicals)

Godrej Industries (Chemicals) is one of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group and is in the business of manufacturing oleochemicals in India since 1963. Today, we are one of India s leading oleochemicals players and manufacture and market over 100 chemicals for use in more than 24 applications. We are expanding our reach globally and our products are exported to over 80 countries in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are located in India at Valia in Gujarat and Ambernath in Maharashtra.

Over the last decade, we have diversified our product portfolio to include value added specialty products. We are constantly looking for new ways to collaborate and learn from partners across the globe. At the same time, we are also investing significantly in Research and Development to enhance our capabilities and grow our product portfolio. We recently set up a Research and Development centre at Ambernath and a pilot plant at Valia to develop our new range of products. We have also formed a Technology Excellence Group to build on our technical capabilities and cross-pollinate best practices between our factories.

As a part of Godrej Good & Green , we are deeply committed to building a more inclusive and Greener India. In line with this, we are making sustainability a key part of our manufacturing process and value chain and have set ourselves targets for 2020. Our relentless focus on energy conservation has been consistently recognized by several industry bodies such as the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Indian Chemical Council (ICC) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

www.godrejindustries.com

Designation- Senior Executive -IT

Location-Mumbai

Job Purpose - The incumbent will be responsible for managing IT Operations, Compliance and Commercial activities. The ideal candidate should have a background in IT Hardware and Software Management, IT Support and Stakeholder management. The responsibility also includes evaluation and recommendation of system and process improvements basis industry best practices and new technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the main contact for IT support, addressing end-user requirements and issues
• Oversee IT support operations, ensuring adherence to service desk metrics, performance targets, and compliance standards
• Supporting and driving digital transformation initiatives in the organization
• Analyse and improve existing processes, focusing on automation and efficiency
• Train users on systems and processes

Technical and Operational Duties:

• Understand user requirements, deliver solutions and provide necessary training
• Co-ordinate with Corporate and Location IT teams to ensure systems availability and support
• Evaluate new hardware and software needs, proposing appropriate solutions
• Conduct vendor evaluations and manage the procurement and implementation of IT solutions
• Support technical activities such as system upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery drills
• Provide IT support for audits, including ISO 27001 and other compliance requirements
• Manage licenses and IT asset inventory, ensuring accurate reconciliation
• Proactively identify and resolve problematic areas, implementing timely solutions

Control and Compliance:

• Monitor IT budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Contribute to and coordinate with stakeholders to drive organizational systems, policies, and procedures

Educational Qualification:

Graduation/Post Graduation in IT or related fields

Experience:

• 8 years of experience in managing IT operations and support; ITIL certification is a plus
• Experience in managing IT budgets and procurement is preferred
• Experience in SAP is preferred
• IT project management
• Cost control and optimization

Skills:

• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder and team management
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Requirements gathering and analysis
• IT Project Management
• Collaboration
• Proactive approach

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.