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We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the organisation's end-to-end IT and digital technology function. The role will be responsible for building a scalable technology ecosystem across business applications, ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, automation and digital transformation.

The ideal candidate should be a business-oriented technology leader who can modernise technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Own the overall IT strategy and technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
- Lead implementation, optimisation and integration of ERP and core business applications across finance, supply chain, inventory, sales and manufacturing.
- Drive digital transformation and automation across business processes.
- Build robust IT infrastructure, cloud, networks, systems and cybersecurity capabilities.
- Establish robust IT governance, data security, access controls, backup and disaster recovery frameworks.
- Drive data, analytics and BI to provide real-time business insights and dashboards.
- Evaluate and implement technology solutions for inventory, warehouse, procurement, logistics, sales and manufacturing operations.
- Manage technology vendors, implementation partners and external IT service providers.
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI,



automation and emerging technologies to improve productivity and decision-making.
- Build, mentor and lead a high-performing IT and technology team.
- Own IT budgets, technology investments, vendor negotiations and overall technology cost optimisation.
- Ensure technology systems are scalable, secure, integrated and future-ready as the business grows.

Ideal Candidate:

- 15 years of experience in IT leadership / technology transformation roles.
- Experience as CTO / CIO / Head IT / VP IT / Technology Head in a mid-sized or growing organisation.
- Strong experience across ERP, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, data & analytics and enterprise applications.
- Experience managing technology transformation in manufacturing, chemicals, FMCG, distribution, trading or other B2B businesses would be preferred.
- Proven track record of leading ERP implementation/integration and process automation.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, information security, data architecture and technology risk management.
- Solid stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with promoters, CXOs and business heads.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build technology capabilities in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.

📌 Chief Technology Officer/IT Head (India)
🏢 Bridge Associates
📍 India