Deputy General Manager – Platforms & Cloud

About the job

Role Overview The Deputy General Manager – Platforms & Cloud will be a senior technology, architecture, and transformation leader responsible for enterprise architecture, solution design, and execution of large-scale platform and non-ERP application transformation programs across the Group. The role will anchor platform, cloud, data centre, and application modernization initiatives, while providing strong governance, vendor management, and architectural assurance across all group entities. This position requires a leader who can design at enterprise scale, make architectural trade-offs, and simultaneously run complex programs, ensuring outcomes are delivered with rigor, predictability, and alignment to business objectives. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design • Define and govern the Group’s enterprise architecture for platforms, cloud, and application ecosystems. • Develop and own reference architectures, solution blueprints, and design standards for: • Data centres and HCI platforms o Hybrid and multi-cloud environments o Cloud-native, microservices, and serverless architectures o Enterprise database platforms and modernization patterns • Provide architectural oversight and design assurance for all large programs and critical initiatives. • Evaluate technology options and make fact-based architectural decisions balancing cost, risk, scalability, and long-term sustainability. Platform & Data Centre Leadership • Own the end-to-end platform strategy and modernization roadmap across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud environments. • Lead design and execution of large-scale, mission-critical data centers, including: • Compute, storage, and network fabrics o Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) o High availability, DR, and business continuity architectures • Drive standardization, consolidation, and rationalization of platforms across group companies. Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Strategy • Define, execute, and govern the Group-wide cloud strategy. • Hands-on expertise across cloud services including: • Compute, storage, networking o Databases (relational, NoSQL, distributed) o Platform and managed services • Establish cloud operating models covering landing zones, security guardrails, FinOps, and operational governance. • Drive cloud optimization, performance, and cost efficiency at scale. Application & Platform Modernization • Lead application and platform modernization programs, including: • Legacy to cloud-native transformations o Monolith to microservices o Containerization and orchestration • Modern serverless architectures • Partner with application and business teams to ensure platform readiness and architectural alignment. • Lead enterprise database modernization and consolidation initiatives. Large-Scale Transformation Program Leadership • Anchor and run large, complex, multi-year transformation programs across platforms, cloud, and applications. • Establish program governance structures, including steering committees, milestones, KPIs, and benefits realization. • Manage cross-functional and cross-entity dependencies to ensure predictable delivery. • Act as the single accountable owner for platform and cloud transformation outcomes. OEM, Partner & Vendor Management • Build and maintain strategic relationships with OEMs, hyperscalers, and Tier-1 system integrators. • Lead commercial and technical governance with partners, including: • Contractual and commercial alignment o Architecture compliance and design reviews o Delivery quality and performance management • Drive outcome-based engagement models and ensure value realization from partner ecosystems. Governance, Risk & Compliance • Establish and enforce technology governance frameworks across group companies. • Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, security baselines, and resilience requirements. • Partner closely with cybersecurity and risk teams to ensure platforms meet regulatory and internal governance expectations. • Provide executive-level reporting on program health, risks, and investment effectiveness. Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead, mentor, and develop teams of senior architects, platform engineers, and cloud specialists. • Engage with CXOs, business heads, and application owners to translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on platform and cloud strategy, investments, and risks. Experience & Qualifications Professional Experience • 20–25 years of experience in enterprise platforms, cloud, data centres, and large-scale IT transformations. • Prior experience with a Tier-1 global System Integrator or OEM is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to: • Perform enterprise architecture and solution design at scale o Lead and deliver large, complex transformation programs o Operate across architecture, execution, governance, and vendor management roles Educational Qualifications • BE / BTech from a reputed engineering institution (mandatory). Certifications • Expert-level or advanced certifications, such as: • TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certifications • OEM / Hyperscaler expert-level certifications (cloud architect, infrastructure expert tracks) Technical & Leadership Competencies • Deep expertise in: • Data centre and HCI architectures • Enterprise networking and platforms • Cloud-native and serverless architectures • Enterprise databases and modernization strategies • Strong governance mindset with hands-on execution capability. • Ability to engage effectively at CXO, board, and engineering levels. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• enterprise architecture
• solution design
• cloud strategy
• cross-functional leadership
• vendor management

Qualifications

• BE / BTech

Preferred Technologies

• enterprise architecture
• solution design
• cloud strategy
• cross-functional leadership
• vendor management