Thyagarajan (Rajan) Pillai
Senior Vice President - IT at Aditya Birla Group - UltraTech Cement Ltd.
About
Results-driven and visionary IT Executive with over 29+ years of experience in leading digital transformation, driving innovation, and aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Proven track record in strategic leadership, executive decision-making, and delivering business value through technology. Excel in steering expansive IT divisions, overseeing substantial budgets, and orchestrating multifaceted projects to introduce groundbreaking solutions. Proficient in leveraging leading technologies and hybrid cloud methodologies. a global footprint with professional tenures in countries spanning the USA, Europe, and Asia offering profound insights into various industry verticals. Key Strengths π Strategic Leadership & Vision Setting π Innovation, Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies π Business Acumen & Budgets, Financial Management π Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement π Risk Management, Data Center management, Cybersecurity & Compliance π Collaboration, Team Leadership & Talent Development π Shared Services Centre Technology
Experience
Senior Vice President
Aditya Birla Group - UltraTech Cement Ltd. Β· Full-time
β’ Developed and executed comprehensive IT strategy aligned with business goals, driving digital transformation, and enhancing operational efficiency. β’ Manage IT budget, financial planning, and achieved cost savings through strategic initiatives and process optimization. β’ Led organizational change, multiple M&A integrations, and implemented robust cybersecurity measures to protect organizational assets and data. ο§ Manage a wide range of technologies, including SAP S4 HANA, Oracle, Cognos BI & TM1, Tableau, FileNet, BAW, SAP AFC, Blackline, Datawarehouse/lake, Hyperion, MS SharePoint, VMWare, .Net, JAVA, Python, Dev Ops, Info Sec, Data Center mgmt. Server, Storage & Infra/Network management, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. Seamless Order processing solutions, Integrated SAP solutions for CRM, SRM, S&OP, and Supply Chain solutions. ο§ Cultivated a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT team, fostering creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence among team. ο§ Setup technology led captive Shared Service Center Notable achievements β β’ Successfully led digital transformation initiatives, modernizing operations, and enhancing customer experiences, resulting in high level increase in customer satisfaction.
General Manager / Leader - GB & Industrial Sector (West) IBM Global Business Services
General Manager/Leader - General Business and Industrial Sector (West) with IBM β Global Business Services Responsibilities included Business Development, Delivery and P&L responsibilities. Some of the large clients managed & projects delivered. Managed large portfolio with over $18 mil revenue responsibility
Sr. Managing Consultant
SAP Program and Project Management
Managing Consultant - SAP Practice
SAP Project Management
Education
Agents in Mumbai, Maharashtra
parag rane
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Manoj Veeramani
Head - Sales & Marketing, Sleek International Pvt. Ltd. components business (subsidiary of Asian Paints Ltd) & Head - Marketing Bath Division, General Manager - Home Improvement at Asian Paints
Vikram Jain
General Manager - FP&A, Treasury & Strategic Finance at Asian Paints
Karan Kapoor
Marketing Leader | Building Iconic Brands & Consumer Experiences | Asian Paints | Ex-Amazon | Aditya Birla