MANOJ KUMAR NAIR
Information Technology Leader
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced information technology leader with a proven track record of 25 years in manufacturing and R&D organizations. Skilled in IT general management, people management, driving digitalization and automation, ERP implementation, infrastructure and networking operations, IT budgeting, information security, and IT strategic project execution at both the country and Asia level.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Information Technology
Continental Automotive India
05.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Continental AG is a German multinational company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable technology solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation with a sales of EURO 41 billion and a workforce of 200000 employees spread across 56 countries
- Strategic Leadership and Planning
- Develop and execute IT strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives
- Ensuring consistent management of infrastructure, applications, SAP and Digital Transformation
- Develop and share the IT roadmap for infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, SAP, MES and digital transformation
- Digitalization
- Ensure effective collaboration tools and BI solutions are in place for optimal communication and data-driven decision-making
- Pro-actively approaching cross functional team to identify the areas for Digitalization
- IT Applications
- Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of enterprise applications, ensuring they meet business needs and deliver value
- Supervise the inhouse development and maintenance of custom applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure and aligned with business processes
- Application Lifecycle management - procurement, development, deployment and maintenance of business applications
- IT Infrastructure
- Develop and implement strategies for IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and data centers, to support organizational operations and growth
- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of IT infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance- resources
- Cybersecurity Oversight
- Develop and enforce a cybersecurity roadmap to protect the organization’s data and IT assets from threats and vulnerabilities
- Identify and assess cybersecurity risks, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential breaches
- Oversee Security incident response and recovery plans, ensuring quick and effective action in the event of a cybersecurity incident or breach
- Foster a culture of security awareness and ensure regular training on best practices and threat intelligence
- Assess and manage third-party security to meet the company's stringent standards
- Business Applications (ERP/SAP)
- Develop strategies for business applications that support the company's goals, including ERP and BI solutions and other tools
- Ensure seamless integration of SAP with other enterprise systems and applications to streamline operations and improve data accuracy
- Oversee SAP upgrades, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Provide support and training for SAP users, addressing issues and optimizing system performance
- People Management and Development
- Recruit, develop, and retain skilled IT professionals, providing timely training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities
- Regular review and one on one’s with team members to ensure the timely delivery of projects
- Set performance goals for and evaluate the performance of IT staff regularly
- IT Budget / Cost Optimization
- IT budget preparation, negotiations and timely execution of budget
- Implement cost control measures and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Communication and Collaboration
- Regular communication about IT strategies, initiatives, and performance to senior leadership and other stakeholders
- Collaborate with other departments and business units to ensure IT solutions support their needs and drive business value
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Stay up with of emerging technology trends and innovations, assessing their potential impact on the organization
- Evaluate and improve the IT processes and practices to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and alignment with business goals
- IT Governance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and manage risks through a comprehensive IT Risk Management program
- Oversee internal and external IT audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Continental AG is a German multinational company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable technology solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation with a sales of EURO 41 billion and a workforce of 200000 employees spread across 56 countries
Country Manager IT
Autoliv India
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Autoliv is a Swedish multinational company offers automotive safety systems with a sales of USD 10.5 bn with a workforce of 70000 people spread across 25 countries
- Autoliv develop and manufacture Airbags, Seatbelts and Steering wheels to all major automotive companies
- Strategic Leadership and Planning:
- Develop and execute IT strategy that aligns with the organization’s business goals and objectives
- Ensuring consistent management of infrastructure, applications, SAP and Digital Transformation
- Develop the IT roadmap for infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, SAP, MES and digital transformation
- Department Budget Planning and timely submission
- Planning and timely execution of all IT Projects
- IT Infrastructure: Develop and implement strategies for IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and data centers, to support organizational operations and growth
- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of IT infrastructure, including proactive monitoring and maintenance- resources
- Greenfield and Brownfield IT project management
- Business Applications (MfgPro/QAD)
- Develop strategies for business applications that support the company's goals
- Ensure seamless integration of QAD with other enterprise systems and applications to streamline operations and improve data accuracy
- Oversee QAD upgrades, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Provide support and training for QAD users, addressing issues and optimizing system performance
- People Management and Development
- Recruit, develop, and retain skilled IT professionals, providing timely training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities
- Regular review and one on one’s with team members to ensure the timely delivery of projects
- Set performance goals for and evaluate the performance of IT staff regularly
- IT Applications: Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of enterprise applications, ensuring they meet business needs and deliver value
- Supervise the inhouse development and maintenance of custom applications, ensuring they are scalable, secure and aligned with business processes
- Application Lifecycle management - procurement, development, deployment and maintenance of business applications
- IT Audits
- Responsible for SOX/ITGC audit coordination and MAP implementation
- Oversee internal and external IT audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
- Autoliv is a Swedish multinational company offers automotive safety systems with a sales of USD 10.5 bn with a workforce of 70000 people spread across 25 countries
- Autoliv develop and manufacture Airbags, Seatbelts and Steering wheels to all major automotive companies
Business Applications (ERP) Manager
Autoliv India
01.2007 - 12.2010
- ERP implementation and support to in align with business strategy
- ERP user administration and master data controls
- Timely execution of change requests as per local business requirement
- Timely system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Timely execution of Automation projects
- License management, distribution and tracking
- IT Asset Management, distribution and tracking
- Provide support and training for SAP users, addressing issues and optimizing system performance
- Vendor management
Asst. Manager IT
Autoliv India
06.2005 - 12.2006
- IT helpdesk management
- IT Asset Management, distribution and tracking
- Backup & Recovery management
- Vendor management
IT Manager
Silver Star Finance & Leasing Ltd.
10.1999 - 06.2005
- Responsible for overall IT Department Operations
- ERP implementation, support and user management
- IT infrastructure management
- IT Procurement and Vendor management
- Installation & Support of Windows 2003, 2000, NT, XP, 98, 95
- Installation and Support of Server, Desktop, Laptop, Networking, Switches
Programmer
Erawat Pharma Ltd.
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Application development in FoxPro
- Customization of application and reports based on business demand
Data Entry Operator
Silver Star Finance & Leasing Ltd.
11.1996 - 12.1998
- Data entry of Cash and Bank receipts, Payments, Journal Voucher
- Reconciliation of Cash Books vs ERP entries
- Goods Receipt Note (GRN) entry
- Sales Invoice generation
Education
General Management Program for Executives -
IIM Bangalore
Master Diploma in Software Technology - undefined
IEC Ltd.
Master’s - Sociology
APS University
PG Diploma - Computer Applications
ASPECT
Bachelor’s - Economics
APS University
10+2 - undefined
State Board
SSLC - undefined
State Board
Skills
Digital transformation
Training
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Introduction to Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Digital Leadership in Business, Seven Habits of highly effective people from Franklin Covey, Conflict Management, Empowering People, High Performance leadership, Coaching and Mentoring, Influential Leadership Program
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/31/73
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Head of Information Technology
Continental Automotive India
05.2016 - Current
Country Manager IT
Autoliv India
01.2011 - 05.2016
Business Applications (ERP) Manager
Autoliv India
01.2007 - 12.2010
Asst. Manager IT
Autoliv India
06.2005 - 12.2006
IT Manager
Silver Star Finance & Leasing Ltd.
10.1999 - 06.2005
Programmer
Erawat Pharma Ltd.
01.1999 - 09.1999
Data Entry Operator
Silver Star Finance & Leasing Ltd.
11.1996 - 12.1998
Master Diploma in Software Technology - undefined
IEC Ltd.
Master’s - Sociology
APS University
PG Diploma - Computer Applications
ASPECT
Bachelor’s - Economics
APS University
10+2 - undefined
State Board
SSLC - undefined
State Board
General Management Program for Executives -
IIM Bangalore
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