DIGITAL FACTORY LEAD
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set-up and operate OPmobility's Digital Solutions practice (digital factory), a key part of the company's digital acceleration, which aims to deliver webapps, AI, RPA and Low code employee solutions with high value and low Time to Market
- Manage the Regional Digital Solutions Leaders
- Support the Regional Digital Solutions teams in the implementation and the run of the delivery model
- Promote Agile methodology in the company by using Digital Solutions as a showcase of our Agile capabilities
- Manage the Digital Solutions practice budget and ensure its return on investment.
- Provide strategic leadership to define and lead the vision, strategy and roadmap for the digital solutions factory
- Collaborate with global business group stakeholders to build digital solutions pipeline, manage prioritization & cross-pollination strategy
- Bring thought leadership on technology innovations and drive digital transformation initiatives aligned with OPmobility's digital acceleration vision
- Establish & scale multi-skilled an agile POD based delivery model ensuring optimal resources to achieve higher velocity, quality & performance
- Implement best practices in E2E agile delivery lifecycle for product backlog, project executions, prioritization & sprint planning, value monitoring using right tools & ways of working
- Ensure high quality and timely delivery of digital solutions while managing expectations of global stakeholders from business groups
- Build strategy to implement & maintain quality assurance processes and standards ensuring digital solutions are robust and reliable
- Own and manage digital solutions factory budget including forecasting, cost control and vendor/partner management
- Ensure efficient & effective use of resources, build the culture of reusable assets to improve productivity. Lead & mentor global regional leadership, solutioning & delivery teams fostering collaborative & high performing environment
- Drive workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training and capability to build high performance team, promote the culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Define and implement delivery governance frameworks including metrics, KPIs and quality benchmarks
- Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security and data privacy standards
- Drive automation and DevOps practices across the factory for efficient CI/CD and code management
- Be a strong contributor in the acceleration of the digital transformation of the group by promoting agile methodology and lean start up development
- Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration Field or Engineering degree, ideally in information systems.
- Fluent English. Knowledge of a second language is a plus
- At least 15 years of digital development experience with at least 5 years of experience running a delivery team working in Agile
- Has build teams, is able to manage remotely and orchestrate several delivery teams spread in different regions
- Experience of operating within global companies with matrix organizations (multi-regional and multi-divisions), Industrial/ automotive background is a plus
- Focus on value creation
- Inspirational leader, open to innovation
- Demonstrated ability to develop, coach and motivate people by challenging them and rewarding their efforts.
- Demonstrated capacity to build high-performing teams by defining clear roles and responsibilities, appointing the right people in the right positions, and by attracting and retaining talents.
- Entrepreneurial mindset combined with strong business acumen
- Excellent communication and pedagogical skills.
- Ability to develop effective relationships with different stakeholders, across different operating divisions, functions and geographies.
- Ability to prioritize and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
- Agile, hands-on, action-oriented