Job Summary:
The IT Functional Head for Digital Transformation & S/4HANA at DCIN is a highly strategic and visionary leader responsible for spearheading the organization's digital transformation journey, with a particular focus on leveraging the S/4HANA platform as the digital core. This role drives significant change across business processes, technology landscapes, and organizational culture. This position requires exceptional leadership, deep technical and business acumen, and a proven ability to deliver impactful digital change at scale within a global, diversified enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Digital Transformation Strategy & Vision:
- Define and articulate a compelling digital transformation strategy for the assigned organization, aligning with DC global IT vision and business unit objectives.
- Identify and prioritize key digital initiatives (beyond just SAP) that drive significant business value, process optimization, and enhanced customer experiences.
- Act as a change agent, inspiring and guiding the organization through digital adoption and cultural shifts.
- Continuously monitor technological trends (e.g., AI, IoT, Cloud, Automation, Analytics) and assess their applicability to DC digital transformation agenda.
2. SAP S/4HANA as Digital Core Enabler:
- Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and optimization of S/4HANA as the core ERP backbone for digital transformation.
- Drive the adoption of S/4HANA best practices, Fiori-first approach, and embedded analytics to unlock new levels of business insight and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the architectural design and governance of the S/4HANA landscape, ensuring its scalability, security, and integration capabilities for future digital innovations.
3. Solution Architecture & Delivery Excellence:
- Lead the design and delivery of integrated digital solutions, ensuring they are robust, user-centric, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Manage a complex portfolio of digital transformation projects, including major S/4HANA programs, ensuring disciplined execution, budget adherence, and risk mitigation.
- Foster strong collaboration between business and IT teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
4. Leadership & Organizational Change Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of IT and transformation professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability.
- Drive organizational change management efforts related to digital transformation, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, user adoption, and skill development across the enterprise.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner in defining the digital future.
- Champion knowledge sharing and best practices across DC global IT and business communities.
5. Ecosystem & Partnership Development:
- Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, and digital innovators to accelerate transformation efforts.
- Leverage DC internal and external ecosystems to source talent, solutions, and insights for digital initiatives.
- Represent Bosch at industry forums and events, sharing insights and learning from leading digital practitioners.
6. IT Governance, Security & Performance:
- Ensure all digital transformation initiatives and S/4 HANA operations adhere to DC global IT standards, cybersecurity policies, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, DPDPA), and compliance requirements.
- Manage the IT budget for digital transformation, optimizing investments and demonstrating clear value realization.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of digital transformation efforts.
7. IT Infrastructure Planning, Support & Management
8. Local Web Application Management & Coordination