Suzlon - Lead - Business Solutions - Information Technology Domain (15-20 yrs)

Purpose of the Role:

- Lead - Business Solutions - Projects India Business will own all the Technology related requirements, design, development, and delivery for Projects vertical.

- The role will collaborate closely with Projects business stakeholders to understand their technology needs, align IT strategy with business objectives, and deliver technology solutions that drive high business value.

- The role is responsible for providing strategic guidance to the business from a technology standpoint and ensure effective communication between IT and the business.

Responsibility:

Strategy & Planning:

- Drive IT strategy and policy initiatives within the Projects & Development vertical basis extensive understanding of the function and its technology landscape.

- Measure and monitor ROI of technology investment in Projects business and drive initiatives to maximize ROI.

- Develop and manage budgets for all application-related projects and initiatives and ensure sound return on investment.

- Identify opportunities for business process improvement by analysing workflows and processes and leveraging core and non-core technologies to drive operational efficiency, cost savings, and business growth.

- Stay updated with industry trends and leading practices in emerging technologies to ensure India Business Projects function remains at the forefront of technology adoption.

Demand Management:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for business by understanding, assessing and prioritizing technology needs based on business value and feasibility.

Business Partnering :

- Collaborate with business leaders to understand goals, objectives, and challenges and translate them into IT strategies and initiatives, ensuring alignment and value creation.

- Work closely with the business to ensure proactive identification of use cases and preparation of business requirements for solution design.

- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to business leaders on technology-related capabilities, leading practices and industry trends.

Solution Design ,Delivery & Support:

- Drive end-to-end solution development and implementation through internal stakeholders (Core Systems) and / or third party development teams and oversee project planning, timelines, and budgeting as well as adherence to quality standards and leading practices.

- Ensure successful project delivery by coordinating with the respective process owners, consultants, and vendors, and monitor progress, risks, and issues, and take proactive measures to mitigate any potential roadblocks.

- Coordinate with vendor(s) and service delivery team to establish effective support processes to address and resolve application-related issues and user queries.

- Conduct regular system audits and performance assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements.

Vendor / Alliance Partners Management:

- Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.

- Conduct regular vendor performance assessments to ensure service quality and compliance with contractual obligations.

- Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure contracts, licenses, and service level agreements are properly maintained.

Stakeholder Management:

- Prepare and present strategy and progress reports to concerned senior stakeholders.

- Coordinate with various verticals within IT - Strategy & Governance, Core Systems, Infrastructure and Security for fulfilment of technology requirements.

Governance & Compliance :

- Collaborate with the IT governance vertical and ensure alignment with policies, standards, and regulations.

Change Management and Training:

- Collaborate with Program Management Office for change management initiatives and training programs to facilitate smooth transition during application deployment and upgrades.

People Management:

- Provide direction and guidance to the team and foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.