Position Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to head the Digital & IT function for Volvo Financial Services (VFS) in India. The individual will be a member of senior management team and will report directly to the Managing Director, VFS India.
This role will be responsible to establish and execute both short and long-term strategic objectives, policies and procedures for the IT function. The individual will act as a business advisor to the leadership team on all Digital & IT matters, being able to understand and execute digital transformation.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Provide Digital & IT leadership across all areas, including strategy, budgeting, solution development, delivery, implementation, support, information security, data privacy, architecture, infrastructure, audits, among others
Lead and develop a team of Digital & IT professionals, ensuring proper training and mentoring
Partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities, identify, and prioritize projects based on ROI, productivity, compliance, efficiency, and strategy
Analyze business requirements of all functions to determine their Digital & IT needs
Continuously assess existing IT equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
Identify and recommend the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems
Recommend the purchase of efficient and effective IT equipment and software
Lead the implement and delivery of system enhancement and implementation
Responsible for information & cybersecurity awareness and vulnerability management to minimize risks to cybersecurity
Ensure system disaster recovery plan is up to date and tested annually, with adequate contingency plans
Manage all IT vendor discussions, invoicing and outsourcing risks & challenge management
Control budget and report on expenditure
Manage IT Strategy Committee meetings, presentations to leaders and the Board of Directors, review & updates of IT Policy and IT Risk Assessments.
Closely collaborate with the Head of Legal & Compliance to ensure proper governance as per local laws & regulations
Represent Digital & IT and act as a primary point of contact for all communication and escalations related to both current and future solutions
Act as single point of contact for all IT matters with Indian external parties and regulators, while also leading and supporting all IT related audits
Proactively share knowledge of technology risks and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business in the markets
Other Digital & IT duties as assigned by the Global and Local Leaders
Qualifications
A graduate degree or above in Computer Science, Advanced Business Management, or similar
At least 12 to 15 years of management & leadership experience with expertise in IT Strategy, Budgeting, Enterprise Solutions Implementations & Support, IT Consulting, IT Delivery, IT Support, IT Outsourcing/Managed Services, Stakeholder Management, and such
Strong experience and knowledge of best practices in Cloud, Architecture, Infrastructure, Data, Service Management, and Process Re-engineering
Broad exposure to all phases of waterfall & Agile software development lifecycle within a variety of technologies and applications is a must-have
Good understanding of Captive Financial Services Industry or NBFC or Banking business processes and trends
Ability to work independently and influence key stakeholders
Strong experience managing IT audits and reviews with auditors and regulators. Strong experience in Information & Cyber Security, Data Privacy, and other regulatory compliance requirements
Advanced level of English is required
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers’ evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets
Auto req ID
132774BR
Organization
Volvo Financial Services
State / Province
Karnataka
City/Town
Bangalore
Employment/Assignment Type
Regular
Travel Required (maximum)
Occasional Travel
Functional Area
Information Technology
Last application date
16-Oct-2022
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