Role Overview

Head of Enabling and Emerging Technologies is a key leadership role responsible for identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies that drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

This role will define and execute the strategy for integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, edge computing, and automation, into the ELGi's IT ecosystem to accelerate digital transformation and business value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership :

Anticipate future business needs and technological advancements that can be leveraged to enhance ELGi's business goals.
Develop and lead the vision and strategy for enabling and emerging technologies, aligning them with the organization's business and digital transformation goals.
Identify, assess, and prioritize emerging technology trends (e., AI/ML, IoT, Industry 4.0, blockchain, quantum computing etc.) and their applicability to manufacturing operations, supply chain, and product development.
Evaluate market trends and emerging technologies, assessing their potential impact on ELGi and recommend adoption strategies.
Drive the integration of enabling technologies with existing IT systems and business processes, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security.

Technology Innovation And Adoption

Oversee the exploration, prototyping, and deployment of emerging technologies such as AI, ML, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR, automation, and edge computing.
Collaborate with business units to identify use cases for new technologies, demonstrating their value through proof of concepts (POCs) and pilot projects.
Foster a culture of experimentation and innovation, encouraging teams to explore unconventional solutions to business challenges.
Oversee ongoing experimentation and campus internship initiatives for emerging technology pilots and POCs.
Drive the adoption of modern development practices, including agile methodologies, DevOps, and microservices architectures.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement digital platforms, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics solutions.
Promote the adoption of cloud-native architectures, SaaS solutions, and composable technologies to increase agility and reduce time-to-market.

Governance And Risk Management

Establish Governance Frameworks to ensure emerging technology initiatives align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and security best practices.
Develop metrics and KPIs to track the performance, ROI, and business impact of technology investments.
Assess and mitigate risks associated with the adoption of emerging technologies, ensuring data privacy, security, and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement And Collaboration

Act as a trusted advisor on the strategic value and impact of enabling and emerging technologies.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external technology vendors, and research institutions to stay ahead of industry trends.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, R&D, and business leaders, to co-create technology-driven solutions.
Maintain strong partnerships with technology vendors, start-ups, and industry bodies to stay ahead of trends and innovations.

Team Leadership And Development

Build and lead a high-performing team focused on emerging technologies, innovation, and digital transformation.

Desired Competencies

Deep understanding of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR, robotic process automation (RPA), and edge computing.
Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and event-driven frameworks.
Expertise in integrating enabling technologies into existing IT ecosystems and driving large-scale technology transformation projects.
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and data governance principles in the context of emerging technologies.
Proven ability to define and execute a technology strategy that drives business value and competitive differentiation.
Strong leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional teams and complex projects in a matrixed environment.
Visionary mindset with the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable strategies and roadmaps.
Excellent analytical skills to evaluate technology opportunities, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
Strong problem-solving capabilities to address complex technical and organizational challenges.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills to articulate the value of emerging technologies to executive stakeholders and business leaders.
Ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams, driving consensus and alignment on technology priorities.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related fields (Master's degree) preferred.
Strong knowledge of emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, cloud platforms, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Expertise in technology modernization, automation, digital twins, smart factories, and edge computing in a manufacturing context.
15+ years of experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on emerging technologies, innovation, and digital transformation.
Proven track record of successfully implementing cutting-edge technologies in a global enterprise environment.
Experience in leading large-scale technology transformation projects, including cloud migration, automation, and advanced analytics.
Familiarity with the manufacturing industry or similar domains is preferred.

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