Functional IT Lead

Description

• Identify and coordinate the development and testing of new processes and/or the enhancement of existing processes with our partners.
• When requested, propose solution alternatives that are technically feasible and in alignment with Owens Corning strategies, principles, standards and roadmaps.
• Effective and proactive communicator with stakeholders at all levels; successfully sets and manages expectations. Maintains connections and communication channels to global partners in other countries and time zones. May travel to US world headquarters and coordinate hosting of visitors in region.
• Maintain strong connections and alignment with global IS operation teams and information security team to identify and deploy the best practices where applicable.
• Working with the global GIS function, maintain and manage budgets for IT operational costs in region; provide estimates, accruals, invoice approvals and monthly forecasts of spending.
• Coordinate with technical partners and the business functional lead regarding applicable development, testing, training and support scenarios.
• Identify areas of waste (process, time, etc.) and ideate and execute action plans to create productivity.
• Provide expertise to local businesses for business platform implementations at all plants in India.
• Ensure our business partners employ effective solutions aligned with our standard architecture; understand gaps in existing processes and provide input into how our technology can be used to bridge them.
• Be a solution partner and consultant for third party partners ensuring all solutions meet OC standards.
• Maintain partnerships with the various business functions and be a key IT resource to provide guidance and support. Educate plant and office staff to expand their technical knowledge and expertise.
• Partner with OC Internal users, Business leadership team located in India, managing vendors for IT infrastructure and business applications. Works closely with centralized GIS teams to plan and lead the efforts required to successfully deploy new facilities, new businesses and/or scale existing businesses located in India.
• Oversee all internal & external business audits, IT audits in alignment with India Finance function and GIS compliance team. One of the key deliverables is to identify nonconformity and take appropriate action as desired by auditors.
• Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of proposed global rollouts and changes to interfaces, applications, and services to minimize impacts to local business operations and increase predictability of standard changes.
• Partner with Solution, Domain, and Enterprise Architects to leverage all facets of our technology to deliver high-value, low-cost solutions for manufacturing plants.
• Be an active member of the GIS team to influence the direction of our organization through strong partnerships and collaboration with local business leadership.
• Work collaboratively with Global teams in designing IT infrastructure & business applications solution for manufacturing plants in India. Ensure regional needs and test plans are incorporated into global solutions and rollouts.

Requirements

• Know what best-in-class Information Technology (IT) organizations do and obtain outside-in market insights to understand and then apply to positively impact Owens Corning India
• Change Management – Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate and sustain changes in business process improvements.
• Convey relevant information clearly with confidence at all levels within the organization, understanding others through active listening.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience having pivotal role in Information Technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills including technical and non-technical teams as well as third parties. Fluent in English
• Bachelor's Degree required, post-graduate degree, or equivalent experience, preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology
• Ability to partner effectively with team members, business partners, and 3rd party partners; ability to identify conflicts and escalate as needed.
• Consultative Skills – Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders to build consensus, influence solutions and achieve business benefits.
• Experiencing working in a highly matrixed structure across functional, business, geographic and cultural boundaries
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex IT projects, experience with iterative or agile methods in addition to waterfall methodology is preferred
• Candidate should have a strong level of technical knowledge in IT and manufacturing systems, understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and how integrations impact business processes and connected systems.
• Minimum of 12-15 years of experience within Information Technology function
• Self-starter, proven ability to identify, prioritize, communicate and be accountable for projects tasks
• Mastery of IT and/or Manufacturing process management (certifications) is preferred
• Knowing our GIS strategies and working with business to ensure better alignment.
• Has outstanding skills in understanding changes to business rules, compliance, regulatory requirements in the context of system implications; is skillful at aligning expectations, communicating, and establishing transparency.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance