IT Head - Renewable Energy - Delhi NCR

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About Our Client

The client is a high-performing, mid-sized organisation operating in the renewable energy sector, with a presence across India and Europe. It promotes a hands-on leadership culture where senior leaders actively contribute to execution while driving strategic initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

Job Description
  • Define and execute the organisation's IT strategy, roadmap, and architecture aligned to business growth
  • Lead a distributed IT team across geographies and manage vendor relationships, budgets, and performance
  • Oversee IT infrastructure including M365, Azure, networking, helpdesk operations, and asset lifecycle
  • Ensure robust data governance, backup management, and compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIS2
  • Manage Operational Technology (OT) including SCADA, PLCs, data loggers, and plant-level systems (Must Have)
  • Drive cybersecurity strategy including threat monitoring, SOC oversight, and incident response planning
  • Lead AI adoption, automation initiatives, and integration across business applications (ERP, CRM, etc.)
  • Act as a key business partner, enabling technology-driven efficiency and innovation across functions
The Successful Applicant
  • Experience: Minimum 12 years in IT, including 4+ years in leadership roles
  • Industry Background: Preferably renewable energy (solar/BESS) with exposure to OT/SCADA environments
  • Technical Skills:
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure administration
  • Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2 compliance)
  • SCADA systems, PLCs/RTUs, and OT infrastructure
  • AI tools deployment and automation (hands-on)
  • SaaS integrations (NetSuite, Kyriba, SharePoint, Smartsheet, DocuSign, CRM)
  • Scripting knowledge (Python preferred)
  • Education: Degree in IT or related discipline
  • Leadership Skills: Experience managing global teams with strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication
  • Other Requirements: English fluency; willingness to work across time zones
  • Nice to Have: German/Dutch language skills; experience with key SaaS platforms mentioned

What's on Offer

This Head of IT role offers a high-impact leadership opportunity with full ownership of IT strategy, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and digital transformation across India and Europe. The candidate will work in a fast-growing renewable energy environment, gaining global exposure while managing both IT and OT systems, including SCADA.

The role combines strategic decision-making with hands-on execution, providing strong visibility and influence within senior leadership. It also enables building expertise in emerging areas like AI, automation, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIS2), making it ideal for professionals aiming for a CIO-level career path.

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