Shalimar - Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Lucknow

Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure

Reports To: Director

Role Overview

The CTO/CIO will lead the organization's overall technology vision, digital transformation, and IT governance with direct, hands-on responsibility for end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation and optimization. The role requires deep understanding of real estate business processes combined with strong leadership and execution capability.

Key Responsibilities

Technology & Digital Strategy

• Define and execute the enterprise IT and digital roadmap aligned with business growth.

• Drive technology-led efficiency across projects, finance, sales, leasing, procurement and asset management.

- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies including PropTech, automation, analytics and cloud platforms.

SAP Implementation & Governance (Hands-on)

• Act as program owner for end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation.

• Lead SAP lifecycle activities: requirement gathering, blueprinting, system design, configuration oversight, testing, UAT, cutover, go-live and post-go-live support.

• Strong functional oversight of SAP FICO, MM, SD, RE-FX / PS.

• Ensure integration of SAP with CRM, HRMS, banking and third-party applications.

- Drive process standardization, internal controls, audit readiness and data accuracy.

IT Operations & Security

• Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, applications, cybersecurity and disaster recovery.

• Establish IT governance, policies, compliance and risk management frameworks.

- Manage IT budgets, cost optimization and vendor performance.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build, mentor and lead internal IT & SAP teams.

• Manage system integrators, SAP partners and technology vendors.

• Work closely with Finance, Projects, Sales, Legal and Compliance teams to translate business needs into solutions.

- Present technology strategy, risks and progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's in IT, Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

• 20+ years of IT experience, with 8+ years in senior leadership roles.

• Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation, preferably in real estate / construction / infrastructure.

Strong understanding of:

• Project costing & budgeting

• Procurement & contract management

• Sales booking, collections & customer accounting

• Lease & asset management

• Statutory, tax and compliance reporting

- Strong communication, decision-making and change management skills.

• Strong SAP & enterprise systems expertise

• Business-first mindset with technology depth

• Vendor & stakeholder management

- High standards of governance and compliance