Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Looking for Associate General Manager-IT Applications at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Full Time

Position :AGM-IT Applications

Experience :14-20 Years

Location : Oragadam, Chennai (Work from Office)

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s IT applications portfolio.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and priorities, and translate them into actionable IT solutions that drive business value.
• Lead a team of applications developers, analysts, and support staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement standards, processes, and best practices for applications development, deployment, and support to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Manage the full lifecycle of IT applications, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in applications development and recommend solutions that enhance functionality, usability, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to applications development, data security, and privacy.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, including infrastructure, security, and operations, to ensure the seamless integration of applications with the overall IT environment.
• Develop and manage relationships with external vendors, partners, and consultants to augment internal capabilities and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and manage the IT applications budget, including resource allocation, project funding, and cost control measures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within IT applications development and support, preferably in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong technical expertise in applications development frameworks, methodologies, and tools, such as Agile, DevOps, Java, .NET, SQL, and web technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving business objectives through IT applications.
• Proven track record of successfully managing applications development projects, budgets, and resources, with a strong emphasis on delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, HRIS, and BI tools is desirable.
• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or ITIL are a plus.