About the role
Job Description
Enterprise Architect / Director – Digital Transformation
Industry: Manufacturing | Automotive
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 14–22 Years
Reporting To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on and visionary Enterprise Architect / Director – Digital Transformation to lead the organisation's technology transformation journey. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role will be responsible for defining enterprise architecture, driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives, and establishing a data-driven and AI-enabled technology ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of enterprise architecture expertise, technology implementation experience, manufacturing domain knowledge, and strategic leadership capabilities. The role requires someone who can translate business priorities into actionable technology roadmaps and drive transformation initiatives from strategy through execution and adoption.
Key Responsibilities
• Define and establish the enterprise architecture strategy, technology roadmap, and digital transformation vision across ERP, CRM, MES, PLC/OT, Data Engineering, Analytics, and AI.
• Lead end-to-end enterprise-wide digital transformation, technology modernisation, and integration initiatives.
• Drive large-scale technology programmes from conceptualisation and architecture design through implementation, deployment, and business adoption.
• Ensure technology investments align with business objectives, operational efficiency, scalability, and long-term organisational goals.
• Develop and drive an AI-native and data-led transformation strategy, identifying opportunities to leverage AI, Machine Learning, advanced analytics, and data engineering across business functions.
• Drive integration between IT and OT systems, ensuring seamless connectivity across manufacturing operations and enterprise applications.
• Provide technology thought leadership by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending scalable, innovative, and future-ready solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the CIO and senior business leaders to translate business requirements into technology strategies and execution roadmaps.
• Influence and align business and technology stakeholders, ensuring strong collaboration, transformation buy-in, and successful programme delivery.
• Challenge legacy technology practices and drive continuous improvement, innovation, and digital maturity across the organisation.
• Establish governance frameworks, architecture standards, and technology best practices to support enterprise-wide transformation.
Required Skills & Experience
• 14–22 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, and Technology Modernisation.
• Strong experience in manufacturing or automotive industries, with a deep understanding of industrial and manufacturing technology landscapes.
• Broad technology expertise across:
o ERP: SAP or other enterprise ERP platforms.
o CRM: Enterprise CRM platforms and business application ecosystems.
o MES: Manufacturing Execution Systems and shop-floor digitisation.
o PLC / OT: Industrial automation, Operational Technology, and IT-OT integration.
o Data & Analytics: Data Engineering, Data Science, Enterprise Data Platforms, and Advanced Analytics.
o AI & ML: AI strategy, Generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-driven business transformation.
• Proven experience in defining and executing enterprise architecture strategies and technology transformation roadmaps.
• Demonstrated track record of personally owning and delivering large-scale transformation programmes, beyond architecture design and advisory responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application integration, manufacturing systems, cloud platforms, and modern technology ecosystems.
• Experience in driving data-led decision-making and embedding AI capabilities into enterprise business processes.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and technology vision-building capabilities.
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and business stakeholders without relying solely on formal authority.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology initiatives to measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge conventional approaches and drive organisational change.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and decision-making capabilities.
• Growth-oriented, innovative, and outcome-driven mindset.
Ideal Candidate Profile
An accomplished technology leader who combines enterprise architecture, hands-on transformation execution, manufacturing technology expertise, and AI-driven innovation. The candidate should be capable of partnering with the CIO and business leadership to shape the organisation's long-term digital vision and successfully translate that vision into measurable business outcomes.
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