Position Title : AVP - Enterprise Applications (Off-the-Shelf Products Lead)Grade/ Band : AVPLocation : MumbaiReports to : CTPORole and responsibilities : - Partner with business heads across Finance, HR, Operations, Academics and Sales to understand their needs and translate them into an enterprise application roadmap aligned with the group's technology strategy.- Lead the end-to-end selection of OSP solutions : requirement definition, market scan, RFP, vendor evaluation, build-vs-buy recommendation and business case.- Drive implementation of enterprise platforms such as ERP (Oracle EBS), HRIS, School Management Systems, data warehousing and the Zoho suite, owning scope, timelines, budget and go-live.- Manage the application portfolio : rationalise overlapping tools, track usage, licence spend and total cost of ownership, and retire redundant applications.- Plan and execute upgrades, migrations and integrations with minimal disruption to schools and business operations.- Own vendor and implementation-partner relationships, including contract negotiation, SLAs, deliverable tracking, performance reviews and escalations.- Ensure solid application governance covering access controls, data security, data privacy (including the DPDP Act, 2023), audit readiness and change control.- Drive user adoption through training, change management and post-go-live support, and measure the business outcomes each application delivers.- Lead, mentor and build a team of application owners and functional leads; set goals and review performance.- Report portfolio health, project status, risks and spend to the CTPO and leadership team.Experience and Qualification : Essential : - B.E./B.Tech or MBA,



with 10 - 15 years of post-qualification experience in enterprise applications.- At least 3 years of leading end-to-end implementations of enterprise applications (ERP, HRIS, CRM or similar).- Hands-on experience with Oracle EBS.- Proven track record of managing product vendors, implementation partners and commercial contracts.- Experience leading a team of application owners or functional consultants.Desirable : - In-depth knowledge of OSP product lifecycle management, best practices, functional design and application delivery methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).- Exposure to Zoho, school management systems, or data warehouse and BI platforms.- Experience in education, multi-location retail or franchise-led businesses.- Certifications such as PMP, ITIL or Oracle.Competencies : Functional : - Enterprise application portfolio management (OSP selection, licensing, TCO)- Solution architecture and systems integration- Programme and project management- Vendor and contract management- Understanding of business processes across Finance, HR, Operations and Academics- Data governance and information security fundamentalsBehavioural : - Solution-oriented mindset- Analytical, data-driven decision making- Internal customer orientation- Stakeholder management and influence- Team leadership and mentoring- Ownership and accountabilityKey Stakeholders : Internal : - CTPO- Business function heads (Finance, HR, Operations, Academics, Sales)- Digital Labs team : Business Analysts, ERP Lead, School Management System Lead, Data Warehouse LeadExternal : - Product vendors and OEMs- System integrators and implementation partners- Licensing and support partners (ref:hirist.tech)

📌 Assistant Vice President - Enterprise Applications (Mumbai)
🏢 Antal International India
📍 Mumbai