SME ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Date: 23 Oct 2026
Location: Jaipur, RJ, IN, 302028
Company: Hero Motocorp
Function
D&IT
Pay Band
M3
Role
Product Lead- R&D Digital Transformation will focus on creating the digital strategy for NPD process and aligning this to R&D leadership, preparing the business case for these digital investments, getting it aligned and approved with the other CXOs. The position is responsible for end-to-end deployments and maintenance of digital technologies at R&D with the help of internal IT Engineering/ security teams and vendor ecosystems.
A purpose driven role for you
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Strategic IT-R&D Alignment on digital Roadmap - Serve as the bridge between CIO priorities and CTO/R&D demands |
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Define the IT enterprise architecture for R&D digital toolchains across ICE & EV platforms |
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Ensures cybersecurity, IP protection, and data governance across all R&D software and cloud assets in co-ordination with internal DIT teams |
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IT Budget & Software License Optimization, Getting the Budget approved for Applications renewals and new capability building |
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User Support, Training & Digital Change Enablement |
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Vendor Relationship Management for existing and new applications onboarding |
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Managing the team and users on support for Engineering applications related to design, simulation and testing, HPC and other relevant technologies |
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Work with the users for building the requirements, aligning solutions, vendor POCs, preparing business case, aligning with procurement for PO release and deployment of the solution |
A Day in the life
Product Lead- R&D Digital Transformation will focus on creating the digital strategy for NPD process and aligning this to R&D leadership, preparing the business case for these digital investments, getting it aligned and approved with the other CXOs. The position is responsible for end-to-end deployments and maintenance of digital technologies at R&D with the help of internal IT Engineering/ security teams and vendor ecosystems.
Academic Qualification & Experience
B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
MBA (Strategy) preferred
10 years in the same role or 15+ years with 5 years in same role
Technical Skills/Knowledge
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Familiarity with the R&D digital vendor ecosystem (Dassault Systemes, Siemens, Ansys, Altair Etc.) and their tools and technologies related to design, simulation and testing
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Understanding of licensing and business models
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2-wheeler New Product Development process understanding
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Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
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Able to handle more than 100 Cr. Budget
Behavioural Skills
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Proficiency in written and spoken English, with good communication skills.
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Vendor Relationship Management
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Understanding complex technical requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
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Storytelling through presentations
What will it be like to work for Hero
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