Job Title: Head
- IT & Digital, R&D;

Location:
Jaipur/ Gurugram Job Purpose: This role is IT and Digital technology lead for Hero MotoCorp partnering with R&D; function. The lead is responsible for technology roadmap, vision and tech delivery (including design, build and deployment) of all initiatives related to R&D.; The Head of IT Research & Development (R&D;) plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the organization's technology landscape. This responsible for spearheading the exploration, development, and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions that drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities
Most significant responsibilities of the job along with key activities required to accomplish them: Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT R&D; roadmap aligned with the organization's overall business strategy and objectives.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends, assess their potential impact, and formulate strategies for their adoption.
• Lead the prioritization and allocation of resources for IT R&D; projects. Innovation & Research:
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity within the IT R&D; team.
• Conduct research and explore new technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, automation, and other relevant domain by working with Center Of Excellence as needed .
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges, and translate them into actionable R&D; projects. Project Management and Delivery :
• Drive the entire IT R&D; project lifecycle, from ideation to implementation and post-launch evaluation.




• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Mitigate risks and ensure the successful delivery of IT solutions. Team Management:
• Build and lead a high-performing IT R&D; team with diverse expertise and skillsets.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to team members to facilitate their professional development.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team. Production Support and Continuous Improvement
• Provide direction and oversight for the production support team, ensuring productive and timely resolution of production issues.
• Collaborate with the production support team to identify areas for improvement and develop innovative solutions to optimize production processes and infrastructure
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance IT processes, capabilities, and performance within the R&D; division. Communication & Collaboration:
• Effectively communicate the vision, strategies, and progress of IT R&D; initiatives to various stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and technical teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure successful integration of new technologies and solutions Vendor Management:




• Evaluate and select third-party vendors and service providers for infrastructure-related products and services. Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and oversee vendor performance. Academic Qualification: B. Tech, MBA Preferred. Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Strong technical background and expertise on R&D; IT
• Minimum 6-8 Years’ experience partnering R&D; organization from IT
• Experience in working and deploying in PLM, Team Centre, Siemens systems, Dassault systems Catia, High Power Computing and other R&D; Applications
• Experience in Cloud migration projects
• Proficiency in project management is essential for to plan, execute, and manage infrastructure projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their potential business applications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically, manage projects effectively, and foster a culture of innovation. Behavioural Skills
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate details into bigger picture implications driving the business forward, challenging the status quo. Aligns the right resources to the task at hand; foresees and plans around obstacles.
• Innovate for Growth: Technology Evangelist. Always thinking about how to make improvements; able to implement changes that map to business strategy. Stays abreast of cutting edge technology trends
• Lead & Adapt to Change: Thrives in a changing, dynamic environment and can drive operational efficiencies that map to changing needs.

📌 Head- IT (Gurugram)
🏢 Hero MotoCorp
📍 Gurugram