REQUISITION ID: 12562
LOCATION:
Chennai, TN, IN, 600119
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DEPARTMENT: IT / SAP
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Job Purpose: The Group Leader – ITO Applications is responsible for providing local line management, coordination, and operational oversight for application-related roles based in the Chennai hub within a global matrix organization.The role ensures effective integration of local teams into global application functions, while driving people management, coordination, and operational stability. The position operates in close alignment with global application owners and product teams, who retain functional leadership and technical ownership.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Local Line Management & P&C Coordination
Act as the local line manager for Chennai-based application teams
Manage people-related and administrative activities, including:
Leave and attendance management
Time tracking and approvals
Onboarding and offboarding processes
Ensure compliance with local HR policies, statutory requirements, and organizational guidelines
Support performance management processes in collaboration with global functional leads
2. Team Coordination & Operational Management
Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Chennai applications hub
Ensure effective management of:
Resource availability and team coverage
Workload distribution and visibility
Holiday and shift planning
Act as the first escalation point for operational or capacity-related issues
Enable smooth collaboration across global teams and time zones
3. Matrix Collaboration & Functional Alignment
Ensure Chennai-based resources are aligned and integrated with global application teams
Support global stakeholders in:
Capacity planning
Work prioritization transparency
Cross-team dependency management
Escalate conflicts, risks, or workload concerns to global application leads or leadership
4. Service Operations & Quality Assurance
Support adherence to global IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and application lifecycle processes
Track and monitor operational performance indicators such as:
Incidents
Change requests
Service requests
Promote a culture of service excellence, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement
5. People Development & Capability Building
Drive effective onboarding and knowledge transfer programs
Support development of team capabilities aligned with:
Global application strategies
Future technology roadmaps
Encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and coordination skills in a matrix environment
Solid understanding of:
Application lifecycle management
ITIL / ITSM frameworks
Ability to effectively work across global teams and cultures
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of accountability and problem-solving capability
Hands-on and execution-focused mindset
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
12-19 years of experience in:
Application management
IT operations or service delivery roles
Prior experience in:
Team coordination
Technical leadership or people management
Working in a matrix organization
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.
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Recruitment Fraud Notice: Please note that our People Attraction department will only contact you via official @nordex-online.com email addresses or authorized recruitment partners. You can find more information about our application process on our website.
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ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
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We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.
