GM - IT & SAP

• Qualification: Masters in Commerce/Science/ MBA in Sales & Marketing
• Experience: 15 years in Sales & Business Development
• Desirable: IT Management, SAP Project implementation

• Head IT will thrive on challenges and desire to make a real difference in the business world.
• With an environment of extraordinary innovation and unprecedented growth, this is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, quality-oriented, and team environment.

SAP Project Management

• End-to-end implementation of SAP S/4HANA ERP modules - specifically FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, PM modules
• Accountable for end-to-end Strategic Planning & Leadership, Enterprise Applications, SAP
• Service Delivery, IT Program/Project management
• Forecasting, Budgeting, Planning, and Financial Management, Capacity Planning and Reporting, Risk mitigation, Conflict Resolution, Team Management.
• Provide leadership and direction to Managers, Team Leads, and project team members by interactions, skip-level meetings, and account meetings.
• Productivity Improvement with Automation and Continuous improvements
• Communicate organization & team vision and approach with any level of stakeholders in the right context
• Project managing and supporting the existing business systems owners in liaising with third party Vendors.
• Ensure that approval gateways are defined and met in the delivery plan for any change.
• Act as liaison between the test team and existing business system owners to ensure that the test team have sufficient detail to prepare appropriate test scenarios for any change
• Establish and maintain a project plan in conjunction with the existing business system owners to track and monitor delivery progress for agreed changes.
• Agree reporting profile with existing business teams to include resource profile, costs and milestone achievement status. Provide reports on status and progress as required.
• Work with their teams to determine necessary activities to successfully deliver projects throughout the given service line or function.
• Ensure that the right type and number of resources that are required to fulfil the planned projects are available and in place through cooperation with Resource Planners.
• Works toward consistency within and across groups and drives for reuse, simplicity, and standardization
• Develops and maintains roadmaps that are aligned with the business strategies and take into consideration the technology trends.
• Drives implementation and provides technical and business leadership where/when needed to achieve the vision and results of the roadmap.

IT Infrastructure Management

• Managing IT staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Overseeing the annual IT budget and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Monitoring daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating systems.
• Coordinating technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary.
• Testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively.
• Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Evaluating technology risks in order to develop a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures.
• Remaining up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices.
• Ensure network components meet needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions
• Continuously analyze current process, technologies, and vendors to identify areas of improvement
• Prepare cost benefits analysis reports when upgrades are necessary, continuously analyzing vendors to ensure they offer the best possible service and value for company needs
• Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed
• Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups
• Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals.
• Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management.
• Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
• Understand the business & identify areas for automation, MIS to enhance value for the company.
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
• Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
• Maintains organization s effectiveness and efficiency by defining and delivering strategic plans for implementing information technologies.
• Directs technological research by studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects.
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data centre.
• Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
• Preserves assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.