Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, is a significant player in aerospace and defence solutions in India. Tata Advanced Systems offers a comprehensive range of integrated solutions across Aerostructures & Aeroengines, Airborne Platforms & Systems, Defence & Security, and Land Mobility. With the requisite capabilities, resources and scale, Tata Advanced Systems is equipped to deliver end-to-end solutions across the aerospace and defence value chain—from design, engineering and manufacturing to full platform assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and lifecycle support. Its portfolio spans satellites, missiles, radars, unmanned aerial systems, artillery systems, command and control systems, optronics, homeland security and protected mobility solutions, as well as aircrafts and helicopters

We are looking for a Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead for our Corporate IT team.

Reporting To:

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location:

Corporate Office / Mumbai

Role Purpose

The Digital Transformation & Innovation Lead is responsible for conceptualising, driving, and institutionalising enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives aligned with business and divisional strategy. The role focuses on process digitisation, technology innovation, ITOT convergence, datadriven decision making, and value realisation, while ensuring governance, security, and regulatory compliance at group level.

Key Responsibilities

1. Digital Transformation Leadership

• Lead and execute endtoend digital transformation roadmap across business functions and coordinate with plant-IT (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Quality, Engineering).
• Identify opportunities for process reengineering through digital technologies (ERP optimisation, workflow automation, analytics, AI/ML, lowcode platforms).
• Ensure transformation initiatives are businessled, valuedriven, and outcomesoriented.

2. Innovation & Emerging Technologies

• Establish and drive an enterprise innovation framework (usecase discovery, PoCs, pilots, scaleup in coordination with divisional heads.
• Evaluate and govern adoption of emerging technologies such as:
• AI / ML & Advanced Analytics
• RPA / Intelligent Automation
• IoT / Industry 4.0
• Digital Thread / Digital Twin
• Cloud & Platform Modernisation
• Partner with startups, system integrators, OEMs, and academia as required.

3. Business Engagement & Change Enablement

• Act as a strategic IT partner to business leaders and divisional heads.
• Translate business challenges into clear digital solution blueprints.
• Drive change management, adoption, and capability building across users and stakeholders.

4. Architecture, Platforms & Data

• Align transformation initiatives with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and integration standards.
• Drive data use as a strategic asset—dashboards, KPIs, predictive insights.
• Ensure scalability, interoperability, and sustainability of digital platforms.

5. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure all digital initiatives comply with:
• Cybersecurity & Information Security policies (ISO 27001, CERTIn)
• Data privacy and data residency requirements
• Internal audit, ITGC, and regulatory guidelines
• Establish stagegate governance for digital initiatives (business case, ROI, risk).

6. Benefits Realisation & Metrics

• Define and track clear KPIs, benefits, and ROI for each transformation initiative.
• Periodically report progress, risks, and outcomes to the CIO and senior leadership.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise Digital Transformation Roadmap
• Prioritised Digital UseCase Portfolio
• Successfully scaled digital solutions (from PoC to production & ROI)
• Measurable business outcomes (cost reduction, productivity, visibility, compliance)
• Improved digital maturity across functions

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering / Computer Science / MCA / MBA (Systems / Operations preferred).
• 15–18+ years of IT experience, with strong exposure to digital transformation programs in large enterprises.
• Handson experience with:
• ERP ecosystems (SAP S/4HANA preferred)
• Analytics & dashboards
• Automation and integration platforms like RPA, AI/ML, Digital Twin, Mobility.
• Prior experience in manufacturing / engineering / infrastructure / PSU environments preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Strong businessIT alignment capability
• Change leadership and stakeholder management
• Digital initiatives delivering tangible business value
• Strong adoption and sustained usage of digital initiatives.
• Improved organisational digital maturity