Head of IT

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

REC Group is an international pioneering solar energy company dedicated to empowering consumers with clean, affordable solar power through high-quality solar panels with a leading power density. As Solar's Most Trusted, REC is known for its patented innovations and multiple award-winning products with reliable long-term performance. The cornerstone for REC's strong reliability is advanced and highly efficient manufacturing using Industry 4.0 practices. Founded in 1996 in Norway, REC has always been committed to a low carbon footprint in its solar materials and panels. REC is headquartered in Norway with operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2021, REC is part of Reliance Industries Limited, India's largest private sector company with revenues of USD 104.6 billion.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of IT leads REC's full IT function across two pillars — IT Business Applications and IT Infrastructure, Network & Operations — ensuring reliable, secure, and business-aligned technology services. The role sets IT strategy and direction, directly manages the Business Applications team and oversees the Senior Manager, IT Infrastructure & Operations. . The role will work closely with all vendors leading commercial negotiations and partnering with vendors to efficiently deliver projects and upgrades, manage IT budgets, and ensure IT security and governance to support REC's manufacturing operations and digital agenda.

A. IT Business Applications Business Application Ownership Own the full lifecycle of enterprise applications (SAP, SFDC, HFM, Power BI, SharePoint, etc.) and customized business IT solutions including upgrades, enhancements, and SLA compliance. Manage application vendors and system integrators to ensure quality delivery and value. Business Partnership Partner with Functional Leads and BPOs to translate business requirements into effective, scalable IT solutions. Communicate IT application strategies, risks, and decisions to business stakeholders. B. IT Infrastructure, Network & Operations Leadership of IT Infra & Ops Provide strategic direction and oversight for the IT Infrastructure & Operations, ensuring accountability for infrastructure delivery, service quality, and team performance. Set KPIs and governance expectations for IT Infra & Ops; review and approve infrastructure roadmaps, technology refresh plans, and major vendor decisions. Infrastructure & Network Oversight Ensure robust and secure IT infrastructure across servers, storage, virtualisation, data centres, and network (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, firewall, VPN) to support 24x7 manufacturing operations. Oversee endpoint environment, hybrid cloud operations, and workplace technology management. IT Operations, Security & Compliance Ensure IT service delivery through effective ITSM practices (incident, change, problem, asset management) and SLA adherence. Own IT security posture including access controls, cyber security governance, and compliance with REC IT policies and audit requirements. Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are current, tested, and executable. C. AI Transformation, Strategy & Governance AI & Digital Transformation Key stakeholder in REC's AI transformation agenda — identify, prioritise, and drive AI and automation use cases across business functions, including manufacturing, finance, sales, and operations. Evaluate and implement AI tools and platforms (e.g. generative AI, machine learning, intelligent process automation) that deliver measurable business value. Build internal AI literacy and capability; work with business leaders to embed AI-driven ways of working across the organisation. Govern AI adoption responsibly — establish data governance, ethical AI principles, and risk guardrails for all AI initiatives. Strategy & Governance Develop and maintain IT policies; lead IT audits and ensure ongoing regulatory and security compliance. Define and execute a forward-looking IT strategy and roadmap that balances operational excellence with digital and AI-led transformation. Prepare and present business cases for strategic technology investments to the CFO and senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business. Certifications in SAP, ITIL, CISSP, PMP, or cloud/AI platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Microsoft AI) are advantageous.
• 12-15 years in IT spanning both applications and infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record managing SAP environments and IT infrastructure. Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing vendors and managed service providers.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication. Able to influence at senior leadership level; skilled at managing across all levels and functions with high personal integrity.
• Track record leading multi-functional IT teams. Skilled in coaching, performance management, and building high-performance team culture.
• Experienced governing concurrent IT projects across application and infrastructure domains with full oversight of scope, budget, timeline, and risk. Able to evaluate solutions and drive business case approval.
• Prior Head of IT or IT Director experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience with SAP upgrade or S/4HANA migration. Hands-on experience leading AI or digital transformation programmes, including deployment of generative AI, intelligent automation, or data analytics platforms. Exposure to Industry 4.0, cloud adoption, and smart factory initiatives. Network, cloud, or security management certifications.

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