- Company Name
- Grantek
- Job Title
- General Manager – IT & Digital Enablement
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** General Manager – IT & Digital Enablement
**Role Summary:**
Lead the enterprise technology vision and execution, building secure, scalable cloud and edge platforms, driving AI/ML adoption, overseeing cybersecurity and compliance, optimizing DevSecOps pipelines, and aligning technology initiatives with business growth. Manage and mentor a high‑performance IT team, cultivate vendor relationships, and ensure business continuity and risk management.
**Expectations:**
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership in enterprise IT, digital transformation, AI/ML, and security.
- Experience in regulated industries (pharma, food & beverage preferred).
- Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and complex platforms (ERP, CRM, data integration).
- Strategic, risk‑aware thinker with strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and execute the IT & Digital Enablement roadmap.
- Design and implement secure, scalable cloud and edge solutions for internal operations and client offerings.
- Champion enterprise AI/ML initiatives and deliver high‑impact use cases.
- Lead cybersecurity, IT governance, and compliance across regions.
- Streamline development, testing, and deployment through DevSecOps best practices.
- Partner with business units to translate requirements into technology solutions.
- Grow, mentor, and retain a talented IT team.
- Build and maintain strong vendor and partner relationships.
- Ensure proactive risk management, business continuity, and reliable IT performance.
**Required Skills:**
- Enterprise IT strategy and architecture.
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and edge computing.
- AI/ML adoption, governance, and implementation.
- Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.) and compliance.
- DevSecOps tooling and pipeline management.
- Budgeting, vendor management, and procurement.
- Leadership, coaching, and team development.
- Strategic communication with executive, technical, and client audiences.
- Knowledge of regulated industry compliance (pharma, food & beverage).
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, TOGAF, Cloud Practitioner, or AI/ML specialist credentials.