Description
We are looking for an experienced Head of Global Shared Services (GSS) to oversee the use and development of Global Shared Services (IT) globally in our company. You will be the one to devise the company’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place.
You will be leading the global IT department reporting to the CFO of our company.
You as our CIO must have a solid IT background and consistently keep up-to-date with advancements of the field. Apart from your education and experience, you must have every quality of a leader and a strong strategic and business acumen.
The goal is to ensure that information technology adds the maximum value to our company to facilitate the success of our business.
Location: Chennai, India
Mandatory Skills:
Responsibilities
· Set objectives and strategies for the IT department
· Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
· Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
· Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
· Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers
· Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance
· Direct and organize IT-related projects
· Monitor changes or advancements in technology to discover ways the company can gain competitive advantage
· Analyze the costs, value and risks of information technology to advise management and suggest actions
· Proven experience as CIO or similar managerial role
· Excellent knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
· Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
· Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
· Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
· A strong strategic and business mindset
· Excellent organizational and leadership skills
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
· BSc/BA in computer science, engineering or relevant field; MSc/MA will be preferred
· Ideally you have 5+ years of experience as CIO or similar role
· Outstanding knowledge of various IT systems
· 5+ years of knowledge in designing
· 10+ years of knowledge in developing IT systems
· Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations
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