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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Manager - IT located in Chennai location.
We are seeking an experienced Manager IT to lead and support a multidisciplinary cross-functional technology team responsible for the implementation maintenance and optimization of technology solutions. This role is responsible for supporting and optimizing IT applications across Supply Chain Procurement Analytics and Reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in both on-premises and cloud-based (hybrid) environments coupled with deep understanding of SaaS platforms and ERP systems commonly used in enterprise supply chain and procurement operations. This role is crucial in aligning IT capabilities with business goals driving innovation and ensuring operational excellence across global applications and tools. The IT Manager will play a key part in driving operational efficiency systems integration and digital transformation initiatives across global manufacturing sites and supply chain operations.
Reporting to the Director and the role involves:
What a typical day looks like:
Lead and manage a team of IT specialists supporting enterprise applications across procurement supply chain analytics and reporting functions in an EMS environment.
Lead the end-to-end implementation of the functional workstreams (such as Procure to Pay Sourcing to Contracts Supplier Relationship Management etc.) from the start to production delivery.
Oversee the deployment support and optimization of solutions across on-premises infrastructure cloud environments hybrid setups and SaaS products.
Configure the solution on complex requirements and coordinate the effort with other team members to guarantee project milestones are met.
Support other team members during the implementation by providing feedback on the design and performing configuration reviews during the sprints.
Oversee and contribute to the delivery and deployment plan and ultimately guarantee successful deployment to production.
Transform POC (Proof of Concept) to a winning exercise from the strategy to the implementation.
Collaborate with engineering sourcing materials management and finance teams to align IT capabilities with manufacturing supply chain operations.
Manage integrations between ERP systems SaaS tools and custom applications using technologies like APIs EDI ETL tools and middleware.
Own incident change and problem management processes for supported applications ensuring system uptime performance and data integrity.
Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues and ensure timely resolution by collaborating with cross-functional and vendor teams.
Define and enforce IT governance security standards and compliance across systems and platforms.
Develop and maintain system architecture operational standards and best practices for application as per industry standards.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and translate them into IT solutions that deliver value and efficiency.
Drive roadmap planning resource allocation vendor engagement and IT budgeting to support long-term business goals.
Promote continuous improvement through automation process simplification and user enablement initiatives.
Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
Bachelors or masters degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field.
8 years of progressive experience in IT with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong experience managing on-premises cloud and hybrid IT environments.
Hands-on knowledge of SaaS platforms supporting supply chain and procurement (e.g. Ivalua Ariba Coupa).
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes Sourcing Procurement Contracts Supplier Relationship Management Invoices etc. combined with excellent Project Management skills.
Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI Tableau MicroStrategy.
Strong grasp of integration frameworks including APIs Web Services EDI ETL and related middleware technologies.
Experience with IT service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL) and project management methodologies (e.g. Agile PMP).
Excellent leadership stakeholder management and communication skills.
Knowledge of compliance standards relevant to electronics manufacturing (e.g. SOX ITAR).
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
NK99
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Manager
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