IN_Bosch Rexroth India_Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager_Information Technology & Digitalization

Company Description Unlock Your Potential: A Rewarding Career with Bosch Rexroth India Bosch Group is more than 139 years old organization, head quartered in Germany, active across diverse sectors including Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Goods, and Energy & Building Technology. Bosch in India is operating since 1951 through its 11 legal entities with 17 manufacturing sites and 7 development centers, including its largest development center outside Germany, with 39,000+ associates and net revenue of 373,457 mINR (FY 2024-25). Bosch Rexroth is one of the subsidiaries of Bosch Group and is a leading expert in drive and control technologies. Under the brand name of Rexroth (more than 231 years old Brand), employing 40000+ employees across Globe. The company provides cutting-edge automation solutions, software, and services that enable businesses to operate more efficiently while accelerating digital transformation and sustainability. Bosch Rexroth India is a 100% subsidiary of Bosch Rexorth AG with INR 2200+ Crores turnover (FY 2024-25) and 2000 employees. Bosch Rexroth India supplies tailored drive and control solutions across three key sectors: Mobile Applications, Industrial Applications, and Factory Automation: • Industrial & Mobile Hydraulics: Market-leading pumps, valves, cylinders, and power units. • Electric Drives & Controls: Next-gen ctrlX AUTOMATION open ecosystem and IoT gateways for smart factories. • Linear Motion & Assembly: Modular conveyor systems (Vario Flow plus), screw drives, and ergonomic workstations. • Mobile Robotics & Tightening: Automated guided vehicles (ACTIVE Shuttle) and precision cordless tools (NEXO) for automotive and heavy manufacturing. We are deeply committed to employee development, well-being and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where you can work on advanced technologies and make a meaningful impact. If you're a promising and dynamic professional, we invite you to explore a long-term and rewarding career with us. Additional information can be accessed at Company & Jobs and Career Job Description Job Summary: The IT Functional Head for Digital Transformation & S/4HANA at DCIN is a highly strategic and visionary leader responsible for spearheading the organization's digital transformation journey, with a particular focus on leveraging the S/4HANA platform as the digital core. This role drives significant change across business processes, technology landscapes, and organizational culture. This position requires exceptional leadership, deep technical and business acumen, and a proven ability to deliver impactful digital change at scale within a global, diversified enterprise. Key Responsibilities: 1. Digital Transformation Strategy & Vision: • Define and articulate a compelling digital transformation strategy for the assigned organization, aligning with DC global IT vision and business unit objectives. • Identify and prioritize key digital initiatives (beyond just SAP) that drive significant business value, process optimization, and enhanced customer experiences. • Act as a change agent, inspiring and guiding the organization through digital adoption and cultural shifts. • Continuously monitor technological trends (e.g., AI, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Analytics) and assess their applicability to DC digital transformation agenda. 2. SAP S/4HANA as Digital Core Enabler: • Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of S/4HANA as the core ERP backbone for digital transformation. • Drive the adoption of S/4HANA best practices, Fiori-first approach, and embedded analytics to unlock new levels of business insight and operational efficiency. • Oversee the architectural design and governance of the S/4HANA landscape, ensuring its scalability, security, and integration capabilities for future digital innovations. 3. Solution Architecture & Delivery Excellence: • Lead the design and delivery of integrated digital solutions, ensuring they are robust, user-centric, and deliver measurable business outcomes. • Manage a complex portfolio of digital transformation projects, including major S/4HANA programs, ensuring disciplined execution, budget adherence, and risk mitigation. • Foster strong collaboration between business and IT teams throughout the solution lifecycle. 4. Leadership & Organizational Change Management: • Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT and transformation professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability. • Drive organizational change management efforts related to digital transformation, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, user adoption, and skill development across the enterprise. • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in defining the digital future. • Champion knowledge sharing and best practices across DC global IT and business communities. 5. Ecosystem & Partnership Development: • Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, and digital innovators to accelerate transformation efforts. • Leverage DC internal and external ecosystems to source talent, solutions, and insights for digital initiatives. • Represent Bosch at industry forums and events, sharing insights and learning from leading digital practitioners. 6. IT Governance, Security & Performance: • Ensure all digital transformation initiatives and S/4 HANA operations adhere to DC global IT standards, cybersecurity policies, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, DPDPA), and compliance requirements. • Manage the IT budget for digital transformation, optimizing investments and demonstrating clear value realization. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital transformation efforts. 7. IT Infrastructure Planning, Support & Management 8. Local Web Application Management & Coordination Qualifications Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Experience: • 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with at least 8-10 years in senior leadership roles driving significant IT and business transformation initiatives within a large, global enterprise. • Proven track record of successfully leading major digital transformation programs, demonstrating tangible business outcomes. • Extensive and hands-on experience with SAP ERP, with a mandatory focus on SAP S/4 HANA implementations, migrations, or major upgrade projects. • Strong understanding of related SAP technologies (e.g., SAP BTP, Fiori, Analytics Cloud, Ariba, SuccessFactors) and their integration capabilities. • Experience in leveraging emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, Cloud platforms, Automation) to drive digital innovation and improve business processes. • Demonstrated success in managing large, complex IT budgets and strategic vendor relationships. • Experience working in a multinational, matrixed, and culturally diverse environment, ideally within manufacturing industry. Skills & Competencies: Strategic & Transformational Leadership: • Visionary leader with the ability to define and communicate a compelling digital future. • Exceptional change management and influencing skills, capable of driving adoption across all organizational levels. • Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex business challenges into effective digital and SAP S/4HANA solutions. Results Orientation & Agility: • A relentless focus on delivering measurable business value and achieving strategic objectives. • Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to rapidly changing business and technology landscapes. • Strong program management skills, with experience in agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.