Location, Department Unit and Reporting

Location: Gujarat

Department: COE-IOT

Reporting To: CEO - COE-IOT

Basic Functions/ Job Responsibility

1. Centre Leadership & Operations

- Provide overall leadership for the Ahmedabad Centre of Excellence. Establish and execute the Centre's annual business and operating plan.

2. Business Growth & Sustainability

- Develop strategies to ensure the long-term growth and financial sustainability of the Centre. Identify new business opportunities, programs and revenue streams.

3. Industry Engagement

- Build strong relationships with CXOs, business leaders, technology leaders and innovation heads across industries. Understand enterprise technology challenges and translate them into CoE programs, use cases and solution opportunities. Establish the CoE as a trusted platform for enterprise innovation and technology transformation.

4. Strategic Partnerships

- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with:Large enterprises, Technology companies, Startups, Academia and research institutions, Investors, Industry associations, Government agencies, International ecosystem partners
- Develop collaborative programs that create measurable value for CoE stakeholders.
- Represent the CoE in industry forums, conferences, roundtables and strategic meetings.

5. Startup & Innovation Ecosystem

- Develop mechanisms to identify and engage high-potential startups. Connect startups with enterprise customers, technology partners, investors and mentors. Facilitate proof-of-concepts, pilots and enterprise deployments.




- Support the creation of a robust pipeline of innovative solutions relevant to industry needs.

6. Emerging Technology Programs

- The Director will help shape and execute programs around emerging technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI, Multimodal AI, Computer Vision, Physical AI and Robotics, Digital Twins, IoT and Connected Systems, Industry 4.0, Data and Analytics, Cybersecurity, Cloud and Edge Computing, Other emerging technologies relevant to industry

The role will involve translating technology trends into practical industry applications, use cases, pilots and deployment opportunities.

7. Government & Institutional Engagement

- Develop effective relationships with relevant government departments and agencies. Work on govt deliverables as per the MoU. Understand government priorities, programs and policy initiatives relevant to emerging technologies and innovation.Represent the CoE in government and institutional forums.

8. Thought Leadership & Brand Building

- Position the CoE as a leading platform for emerging technology and enterprise innovation. Develop white papers, reports, industry studies and thought-leadership initiatives. Organize conferences, executive roundtables,



workshops, technology showcases and innovation challenges.

9. Technology Adoption & Solution Acceleration

- Identify high-value industry problems that can be addressed through emerging technologies. Facilitate collaboration between enterprises and solution providers. Develop use-case pipelines and proof-of-concept programs. Drive successful transition from idea prototype pilot enterprise deployment. Measure and communicate the business and societal impact generated by CoE initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

- 20+ years of overall professional experience, preferably with significant experience in technology, consulting, digital transformation, innovation or business leadership.
- Experience in a senior leadership role within a technology company, consulting organization, enterprise or innovation ecosystem.
- Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise relationships and strategic accounts.
- Experience in building partnerships and developing new business opportunities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
- Exposure to emerging technologies and their enterprise applications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology.

An MBA, advanced technology qualification or equivalent leadership experience would be an advantage.

Location

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with flexibility to travel nationally and relocation to other centres like Bangalore or Gurgaon is a possibility.

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