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Job Title: Additional Director / Director – Information Technology

Location: New Delhi

Experience: 18–20 years

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Information Technology will serve as the digital transformation leader at ASSOCHAM, responsible for building a secure, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables the Chamber’s national operations, digital member services, and institutional governance. This role combines strategic vision with executional depth in enterprise IT systems, ERP deployment, automation, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional teams, council heads, and external vendors to architect and execute a comprehensive digital roadmap in alignment with ASSOCHAM’s mission and growth priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Strategy & National Enablement

• Lead the design and execution of ASSOCHAM’s digital roadmap to support national, sectoral, and state-level operations.
• Ensure robust digital infrastructure to enable scalable, secure, and seamless services for over 70 Councils and 450,000+ member entities.
• Promote technology adoption for research, advocacy, outreach, and member engagement platforms.
• Oversee cybersecurity posture, compliance frameworks, and business continuity planning across the Chamber’s digital footprint.

IT Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the overall IT strategy in alignment with ASSOCHAM’s institutional goals and operational needs.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional internal IT team, while managing key external technology partners and vendors.
• Enable integration and automation across departments to improve efficiency, transparency, and digital maturity.

ERP & Enterprise Application Development

• Drive the design, development, and organization-wide rollout of an integrated ERP platform across HR, Finance, Membership, Events, and vertical councils.
• Oversee development and maintenance of custom digital applications to automate internal workflows and improve member-facing interfaces.
• Ensure systems are modular, API-enabled, and prepared for future upgrades in analytics, dashboards, and AI tools.

Digital Innovation & Member Experience

• Introduce smart data dashboards and AI-ready tools to enhance decision-making and internal visibility.
• Support the creation of digital portals for members, stakeholders, and institutional collaborations to improve access, onboarding, and engagement.
• Build internal digital culture by empowering teams with collaboration tools, dashboards, and training.

Vendor, Budget & Governance Oversight

• Lead IT procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and vendor lifecycle management with a focus on cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Manage annual IT budgets, capital investments, and technology-related risk reporting.
• Ensure proper tracking of software licenses and compliance with all relevant licensing agreements and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal IT policies, audit protocols, and government-mandated cybersecurity standards.

Infrastructure & Technical Operations

• Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure including cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS), internal networks, endpoints, and hybrid conferencing solutions.
• Oversee the IT helpdesk and internal support function to ensure timely resolution of user incidents, hardware issues, and software problems across departments.
• Ensure 24x7 operational uptime, secure remote access, and technical support for staff and event teams.
• Coordinate with vendors or internal teams to manage hosting, backend performance, and data integration for the Chamber’s website and digital properties.
• Manage identity and access controls through systems like Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Group Policy, ensuring secure authentication and system integrity.
• Maintain asset inventory, data backup systems, and endpoint security across all devices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields from a recognized university.
• 18–20 years of progressive experience in IT leadership, with at least 5 years in a national-level or multi-location organization leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or open platforms), enterprise applications, cloud adoption, and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with the operations of chambers of commerce, trade associations, or large member-based institutions will be an advantage.
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms, ERP administration, or cybersecurity (e.g. Azure Admin, SAP, CISSP) will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with prior experience in both strategic planning and hands-on infrastructure delivery will be preferred.

SKILLS (SOFT AND FUNCTIONAL)

Strategic & Leadership Skills

• Strategic IT Planning & Digital Roadmap Execution
• Leadership of cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Project Management, Budgeting & Governance Oversight
• Strong Communication, Documentation & Decision-making Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement Across Business, Policy & Government Ecosystems

Technical & Functional Expertise

• ERP Architecture, Development, and System Integration
• Application Development, Automation & API Management
• Cloud Infrastructure Management (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Cybersecurity Risk Management & Policy Compliance
• Data Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity Planning
• IT Asset Lifecycle Management, Licensing, and Procurement
• Familiarity with digital member services and self-service platforms
• Exposure to AI tools, smart dashboards, and analytics platforms

LEADERSHIP & REPORTING

Reports To: Cluster Head / Secretary General

Supervises: IT Team, ERP and Cloud Vendors, Technology Consultants

Collaborates With: Department Heads, Membership, Admin, Events, Policy Research, State Offices

Job Title: Additional Director / Director – Information Technology

Location: New Delhi

Experience: 18–20 years

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of Information Technology will serve as the digital transformation leader at ASSOCHAM, responsible for building a secure, scalable, and future-ready technology ecosystem that enables the Chamber’s national operations, digital member services, and institutional governance. This role combines strategic vision with executional depth in enterprise IT systems, ERP deployment, automation, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional teams, council heads, and external vendors to architect and execute a comprehensive digital roadmap in alignment with ASSOCHAM’s mission and growth priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Strategy & National Enablement

• Lead the design and execution of ASSOCHAM’s digital roadmap to support national, sectoral, and state-level operations.
• Ensure robust digital infrastructure to enable scalable, secure, and seamless services for over 70 Councils and 450,000+ member entities.
• Promote technology adoption for research, advocacy, outreach, and member engagement platforms.
• Oversee cybersecurity posture, compliance frameworks, and business continuity planning across the Chamber’s digital footprint.

IT Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement the overall IT strategy in alignment with ASSOCHAM’s institutional goals and operational needs.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional internal IT team, while managing key external technology partners and vendors.
• Enable integration and automation across departments to improve efficiency, transparency, and digital maturity.

ERP & Enterprise Application Development

• Drive the design, development, and organization-wide rollout of an integrated ERP platform across HR, Finance, Membership, Events, and vertical councils.
• Oversee development and maintenance of custom digital applications to automate internal workflows and improve member-facing interfaces.
• Ensure systems are modular, API-enabled, and prepared for future upgrades in analytics, dashboards, and AI tools.

Digital Innovation & Member Experience

• Introduce smart data dashboards and AI-ready tools to enhance decision-making and internal visibility.
• Support the creation of digital portals for members, stakeholders, and institutional collaborations to improve access, onboarding, and engagement.
• Build internal digital culture by empowering teams with collaboration tools, dashboards, and training.

Vendor, Budget & Governance Oversight

• Lead IT procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and vendor lifecycle management with a focus on cost-effectiveness and service quality.
• Manage annual IT budgets, capital investments, and technology-related risk reporting.
• Ensure proper tracking of software licenses and compliance with all relevant licensing agreements and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal IT policies, audit protocols, and government-mandated cybersecurity standards.

Infrastructure & Technical Operations

• Oversee day-to-day IT infrastructure including cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, AWS), internal networks, endpoints, and hybrid conferencing solutions.
• Oversee the IT helpdesk and internal support function to ensure timely resolution of user incidents, hardware issues, and software problems across departments.
• Ensure 24x7 operational uptime, secure remote access, and technical support for staff and event teams.
• Coordinate with vendors or internal teams to manage hosting, backend performance, and data integration for the Chamber’s website and digital properties.
• Manage identity and access controls through systems like Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Group Policy, ensuring secure authentication and system integrity.
• Maintain asset inventory, data backup systems, and endpoint security across all devices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields from a recognized university.
• 18–20 years of progressive experience in IT leadership, with at least 5 years in a national-level or multi-location organization leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or open platforms), enterprise applications, cloud adoption, and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with the operations of chambers of commerce, trade associations, or large member-based institutions will be an advantage.
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms, ERP administration, or cybersecurity (e.g. Azure Admin, SAP, CISSP) will be an added advantage.
• Candidates with prior experience in both strategic planning and hands-on infrastructure delivery will be preferred.

SKILLS (SOFT AND FUNCTIONAL)

Strategic & Leadership Skills

• Strategic IT Planning & Digital Roadmap Execution
• Leadership of cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Project Management, Budgeting & Governance Oversight
• Strong Communication, Documentation & Decision-making Skills
• Stakeholder Engagement Across Business, Policy & Government Ecosystems

Technical & Functional Expertise

• ERP Architecture, Development, and System Integration
• Application Development, Automation & API Management
• Cloud Infrastructure Management (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Cybersecurity Risk Management & Policy Compliance
• Data Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity Planning
• IT Asset Lifecycle Management, Licensing, and Procurement
• Familiarity with digital member services and self-service platforms
• Exposure to AI tools, smart dashboards, and analytics platforms

LEADERSHIP & REPORTING

Reports To: Cluster Head / Secretary General

Supervises: IT Team, ERP and Cloud Vendors, Technology Consultants

Collaborates With: Department Heads, Membership, Admin, Events, Policy Research, State Offices

What You ll Need:

• 5+ years of practical application and experience in managing SRE lifecycle practices for a mid-to-large organization.
• 10+ years of experience working on various infrastructure technologies, including Linux platforms, storage platforms, networking protocols, DNS/LDAP, and databases.
• 5+ years of direct experience troubleshooting and solving infrastructure problems.
• Proven process-oriented approach to solving problems and improving reliability.
• Proven experience with Automation, focusing on developing custom monitors and automated testing processes.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director-IT Infra to lead our IT Infrastructure and IT Security teams. The ideal candidate will drive the management and strategic oversight of on premises datacenter assets, end user systems and on-cloud SaaS / PaaS / IaaS services with a focus on Microsoft and Open-Source technologies, while leading initiatives to transition workloads from current on-premises to hybrid cloud ecosystem.

Leadership and Management:

 Work closely with CTO to define a strategic direction for organization IT ecosystem and align them to business objectives; digital transformation initiatives and “Right-Fit” technology.

Formulate, strategize and implement IT and InfoSec policies aligning them to industry standards; best practices / guidelines and organization goals.

anaging vendor / service provider relationships and run periodic cost optimization through vendor / tool consolidation and timely AMC negotiations / renewals.

evelop and implement change management processes to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new technologies. Communicate changes to all stakeholders and provide necessary support during change.

ead the IT Infra team and IT InfoSec teams. Foster an innovation driven, collaborative, ever learning and high-performance team environment.

IT Infrastructure Management:

ead initiatives to migrate on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure and integrate Open

Source tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Developing and executing strategies for the migration of data and applications to cloud-based infrastructure.

anage on-premises servers using Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Ubuntu running on virtualization platforms like VMware ESXi and Linux KVM. nsure the reliability, availability. performance, security and high uptime of all IT assets, including hardware like Dell servers; HPE servers; SAN Data Storages; WAN / LAN Devices; EPABX systems etc.

evelop and implement maintenance schedules using tools like Microsoft System Center. Setting up, managing and monitoring organization's datacenter operations.

versee network architecture, connectivity uptime, and network performance using Cisco routers, switches, and other communication devices.

etup IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tools to identify and resolve IT infrastructure problems before they can adversely affect critical business processes. Report to management team insight into the status of physical, virtual, and cloud systems and help ensure availability and performance.

Security and Compliance:

mplement and manage security measures, including Next-Generation Firewalls; IDS / IPS; VPNs; Next-Generation Endpoint Security; DLP; IRM / EDRM; Web Proxy etc.

onduct regular security assessments at server level and network level using tools like Nessus, Nmap etc. to assess security implementation and mitigate vulnerabilities.

nsure compliance with security policies and procedures using SIEM solutions like Splunk and ensure zero data theft and data leakage.

onitor and respond to security incidents with solutions like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Open-Source tools such as Wazuh, OSSEC etc.

nsure compliance with industry regulations and standards, maintaining certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.

mplement disaster recovery and business continuity plans based on best practices and industry standards using solutions such as Commvault, Borg, Veeam etc.

Innovation and Improvement:

dentify opportunities for technological improvements and innovation with a focus on Microsoft / Open-Source solutions and build blueprints to transition from older technology leading to reduce TCO and enhanced systems experience.

romote the adoption of emerging technologies and open-source tools to enhance business / IT operations.

etup key IT processes and capture data touchpoints to evaluate IT Teams performance and OKRs. Build a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

rovide leadership to drive Infrastructure and Network Security maturity improvements across the organization, in line with the changing Threat Landscape, Regulatory and Compliance requirements etc.

ewire the current processes, practices and disciplines for IT Service Management using ITIL principles aligning IT services with the needs of the business

Experience:

t least 10-12 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure management and information security.

ust have proven experience leading and managing complex hybrid IT teams.

ust have proven experience in leading initiatives to transition workloads from current on-premises to hybrid cloud ecosystem.

ust have proven experience in implementing and managing IT Security, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Frameworks and Security Audits.

ust have technical proficiency and hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Windows Server, Azure Services, Microsoft 365, SharePoint etc.) and Open-Source technologies (e.g., Ubuntu Linux, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes etc.).

xperience in managing datacenter operations, network systems and virtualization environments.

xperience with IT process optimization and implementing change management processes.

ny relevant industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Red Hat Certified, Cisco Certified Network Professional etc. will be added advantage.

xperience working in large publication company, management consulting company or Tier 1 startups will be added advantage.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Director-IT Infra to lead our IT Infrastructure and IT Security teams. The ideal candidate will drive the management and strategic oversight of on premises datacenter assets, end user systems and on-cloud SaaS / PaaS / IaaS services with a focus on Microsoft and Open-Source technologies, while leading initiatives to transition workloads from current on-premises to hybrid cloud ecosystem.

Leadership and Management:

 Work closely with CTO to define a strategic direction for organization IT ecosystem and align them to business objectives; digital transformation initiatives and “Right-Fit” technology.

Formulate, strategize and implement IT and InfoSec policies aligning them to industry standards; best practices / guidelines and organization goals.

anaging vendor / service provider relationships and run periodic cost optimization through vendor / tool consolidation and timely AMC negotiations / renewals.

evelop and implement change management processes to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new technologies. Communicate changes to all stakeholders and provide necessary support during change.

ead the IT Infra team and IT InfoSec teams. Foster an innovation driven, collaborative, ever learning and high-performance team environment.

IT Infrastructure Management:

ead initiatives to migrate on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure and integrate Open

Source tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Developing and executing strategies for the migration of data and applications to cloud-based infrastructure.

anage on-premises servers using Microsoft Windows Server and Linux Ubuntu running on virtualization platforms like VMware ESXi and Linux KVM. nsure the reliability, availability. performance, security and high uptime of all IT assets, including hardware like Dell servers; HPE servers; SAN Data Storages; WAN / LAN Devices; EPABX systems etc.

evelop and implement maintenance schedules using tools like Microsoft System Center. Setting up, managing and monitoring organization's datacenter operations.

versee network architecture, connectivity uptime, and network performance using Cisco routers, switches, and other communication devices.

etup IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tools to identify and resolve IT infrastructure problems before they can adversely affect critical business processes. Report to management team insight into the status of physical, virtual, and cloud systems and help ensure availability and performance.

Security and Compliance:

mplement and manage security measures, including Next-Generation Firewalls; IDS / IPS; VPNs; Next-Generation Endpoint Security; DLP; IRM / EDRM; Web Proxy etc.

onduct regular security assessments at server level and network level using tools like Nessus, Nmap etc. to assess security implementation and mitigate vulnerabilities.

nsure compliance with security policies and procedures using SIEM solutions like Splunk and ensure zero data theft and data leakage.

onitor and respond to security incidents with solutions like Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Open-Source tools such as Wazuh, OSSEC etc.

nsure compliance with industry regulations and standards, maintaining certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.

mplement disaster recovery and business continuity plans based on best practices and industry standards using solutions such as Commvault, Borg, Veeam etc.

Innovation and Improvement:

dentify opportunities for technological improvements and innovation with a focus on Microsoft / Open-Source solutions and build blueprints to transition from older technology leading to reduce TCO and enhanced systems experience.

romote the adoption of emerging technologies and open-source tools to enhance business / IT operations.

etup key IT processes and capture data touchpoints to evaluate IT Teams performance and OKRs. Build a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.

rovide leadership to drive Infrastructure and Network Security maturity improvements across the organization, in line with the changing Threat Landscape, Regulatory and Compliance requirements etc.

ewire the current processes, practices and disciplines for IT Service Management using ITIL principles aligning IT services with the needs of the business

Experience:

t least 10-12 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure management and information security.

ust have proven experience leading and managing complex hybrid IT teams.

ust have proven experience in leading initiatives to transition workloads from current on-premises to hybrid cloud ecosystem.

ust have proven experience in implementing and managing IT Security, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Frameworks and Security Audits.

ust have technical proficiency and hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies (e.g., Windows Server, Azure Services, Microsoft 365, SharePoint etc.) and Open-Source technologies (e.g., Ubuntu Linux, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes etc.).

xperience in managing datacenter operations, network systems and virtualization environments.

xperience with IT process optimization and implementing change management processes.

ny relevant industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Red Hat Certified, Cisco Certified Network Professional etc. will be added advantage.

xperience working in large publication company, management consulting company or Tier 1 startups will be added advantage.