The Group CTO would more specifically be responsible for the following: 
o IT Strategy, roadmaps and workforce plans. 
o Architecture and Design. 
o Development and Implementation within the planned time. 
o Strengthen Business Controls through system controls. 
o IT Security and Maintenance. 
o Build best in class IT policies and processes. 
o IT budgeting and forecasting. 
o End-to-end business process harmonization. 
o External Vendor Management. 
o Create a culture of good Governance through technology. 
o Ensure Statutory Compliances monitoring through technology. 
o Achieve high levels of efficiency in making good returns vis-à-vis the investment made. 
o Analyzing latest IT concepts/trends and update the organization. 

Professional Experience/Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will be characterized by the following attributes: 
 Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in roles of increasing scope and 
responsibility in diverse locations, including leading multiple regions. 
 Experience working as part of a multi-national company/ large Indian business house. 
 Experience leading a growth organization with increasing scale and dynamic operations
 Proven track record in coordinating the needs of key stakeholders and aligning effective relationships across multiple regions/businesses. 
 Ability to comprehend various business issues/requirements and translate them to measurable actions. 
 Successful track record of building, managing and motivating high-performing, delivery-focused technology teams. 
 High personal Integrity to influence a work style that embraces global standards. 
 Experience in leading transformational change, sustainable and scalable growth. 
 Ability to create and manage strategic plans in complex environment. 
 Excellent leadership and team-working skills in an environment where priorities and goals can quickly change and evolve. 
 Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, diplomatic and business focused. 
 Very good foresight with an ability to identify potential future IT and business issues and opportunities, 
 Excellent People Leader – able to influence and win respect from people. 
 Ability to place IT in the context of broader company strategy and business results. 

Education :

 A graduate degree in Engineering / Technology in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication from a reputed University is essential. 
 A Master’s degree in business administration from leading Indian or overseas institute would be preferred.