IN_RBIN_Manager_IT Business Partner for Jaipur Plant

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through twelve companies.  Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 18 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. Bosch Group in India employs over 31,000 associates and generated consolidated revenue of about ₨.21,450 crores* (2.66 billion euros) in 2018 of which ₨. 15,824 crores*(1.96 billion euros) from third party. The Group in India has close to 18,000 research and development associates.

In India, Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over ₨. 12,460 crores (1.54 billion euros) in 2018. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.in.

Job Purpose / Objective

Enable the Key account to optimally use the digital capabilities of the organization for effective and efficient operations towards key result areas achievement identified during LT, MT & ST workshops

Coordinate effective IT Portfolio (Infrastructure & Application) management and adherence to IT processes / guidelines defined by Bosch & RBIN/BDO, for the Plant.

Support Plant Location for IT security, IT Cost optimization & compliance mgmt. as per Bosch guidelines

Manage line / virtual / matrix teams towards realizing IT enabled process improvement projects and Support

The purpose of this position is to co-create value by adopting new-age IT applications and infrastructure thereby improving efficiency and ensuring business continuity.

Job description / Primary Responsibility

Strategy Execution: Administer the IT strategy calendar and targets as per Bosch Limited/BDO and Plant to leverage on standardized IT tools and IT enabled best practices and processes in alignment with business strategy of Plant and internal guidelines

Business Partnering: Promote the adoption of state-of-the-art technology across Bosch Limited to enhance business efficiency, reduce the usage of obsolete technology and processes to promote adherence to latest IT technology implementation as per business needs.

Program Management: Implement IT applications and infrastructure at Bosch Limited to cater to current and future business requirements and embrace new technology in alignment with orgnization's IT portfolio to deliver agreed Key Performance Results (KPR) with customer.

Capital Investment management: Implement Planned IT infrastructure investment for Bosch Limited in an optimal manner to ensure business continuity and reduce excess spend for plants. 

IT Governance & Compliance: Control the usage of Bosch Central Directives and guidelines to minimise cyber security risk by collaborating with other governance teams for ensuring continuous process improvements.  

Stakeholder Management: Develop a culture of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for successful and timely delivery of projects to enhance technology user experience.

People Management: Contribute to employee well being and motivation through development trainings in latest technologies and soft skills.

Key Result Areas / Indicators

1. IT strategy implementation defined by the department for plants aligned with business functions

2. Implementation of IT Projects, applications and infrastructure with latest technology thereby improving efficiency and ensuring business continuity

3. Timely deployment of IT projects and infrastructure in alignment with the agreed Key Performance Results

4. Improved IT infrastructure with optimal cost

5. Zero non compliance with respect to IT governance & Security Management audits

6. Stakeholder agreement and successful execution of IT project portfolio as per plan

7. Positive Internal Customer Satisfaction Index Score

8. Adherence to communication calendar and events

9. Effective coordination with Virtual and matrix IT organizations

Education: 

B.E. in any discipline (IT or Manufaturing)

MBA in any discipline would be advantageous

Professional certification in project Management would be advantageous

Experience:

8-10 years in Business processes and IT Applications and Services, Industry 4.0 and digitalization in plants

1-2 years of experience in IT or functional Project implementation in plants, 3-4 years in Team handling

Experience in IT Infrastructure and application architecture including Web, Mobile or Cloud services in plants

Knowledge:

Competent in Application Lifecycle management

Basic knowledge of understanding IT architecture, IT Security Management and governing guidelines

Basic knowledge of IT Service management

Functional Skills:

Competent in understanding business use cases and proactively proposing real-time application of technology

Competent in analytical thinking and problem-solving

Basic knowledge in consulting on appropriate solution to meet business needs

Competent in communicating and collaborating across diverse functions

Basic knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and competent in Custom solutions

Behavioral Skills:

Very good communication skills and strong in collaboration within the team and with other project teams

Very high customer-oriented mindset

Great networking skills and intercultural understanding

Good language skills in English

Big picture thinking

Self-determined and structured way of working

Working in a dynamic environment in international culture