VP Digital Transformation

Candidate Brief
Role - Vice President – Digital Transformation
Location: Mumbai Reporting To: Chief Procurement Officer
Role Mandate
Our client is seeking a business-first digital transformation leader to drive enterprise-wide transformation across Smart Manufacturing Factory Digitization End-to-End Supply Chain Commercial Excellence and Ecosystem Digitization.
The role will leverage AI ML automation analytics and enterprise platforms to fundamentally transform how the organization operates—moving beyond digitization to reimagining end-to-end business processes with speed agility and measurable ROI.
This is a hands-on yet strategic leadership role requiring deep business understanding strong technology judgment and the ability to seed pilot scale and institutionalize digital solutions across functions.
This is a high-impact high-visibility role with the mandate to redefine end-to-end business operations at one of India’s most respected manufacturing and brand-led organizations. The role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s digital future at scale with strong leadership sponsorship and real execution authority.
Key Digital Themes & Scope

Smart Manufacturing & Factory Digital Transformation (automation connected factories predictive insights quality analytics)

End-to-End Supply Chain Digitization (demand sensing planning execution visibility resilience)

Distributor Dealer & Contractor Ecosystem Digitization

AI/ML-led Business Efficiency Transformation

Sales Trade Promotion Effectiveness

Marketing Consumer & Brand Analytics

Enterprise Data AI & Digital Platforms enabling faster smarter decisions
What Success Looks Like

High-impact digital initiatives delivering quick ROI and scalable value

Strong adoption through effective change management

Smart use of AI ML automation and analytics embedded into daily operations

Transformation of how work gets done not just the tools used

Robust governance with agility in execution
Leadership Expectations

Business-led outcome-driven; not a technology evangelist in isolation

Deep strength in ideation business understanding process re-engineering and change management

Proactively engage and align with internal stakeholders across Manufacturing Supply Chain Sales Marketing R&D Procurement Finance and Technology teams to translate digital initiatives into measurable business outcomes.

Evaluate select and manage a mix of technology providers and niche partners startups and specialists. Actively tap into the consulting and technology partner ecosystem to accelerate innovation and delivery.

Curious forward-looking and well-versed in emerging technologies

Courage to make difficult decisions and challenge the status quo

Field-oriented leader—hands-on at manufacturing sites while shaping enterprise strategy

Demonstrates intellectual humility and continuous learning
Candidate Profile

Atleast 13-15 years of experience with deep expertise in leading digital transformations within large manufacturing-led organizations OR Consulting leaders with prior Industry experience who have driven multiple digital transformation programs across manufacturing supply chain and/or commercial functions.

Strong exposure to AI/ML automation analytics and enterprise digital platforms with demonstrable business impact.

Experience working across Manufacturing Supply Chain Sales Marketing R&D and Technology.

Strong ecosystem mindset—comfortable partnering with Tier-1 vendors niche Tier-2 players startups and consulting firms.

Candidates with strong academic foundation (BE and/or MBA).

Required Skills:

digital transformation