Strategy Lead, GTO

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Role Overview As Strategy Lead – Group Technology Office (GTO), you will shape and drive group‑wide digital, tech and AI priorities, working across businesses and corporate functions. The role blends strategy with execution — identifying the right problems to solve, converting ideas into scalable initiatives, and ensuring they deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with business and tech leaders, and partners to accelerate applied AI adoption, strengthen internal capability, and position Mahindra Digital Engine (MDE) as the Group’s technology and AI talent hub. This is a high‑impact role offering strong exposure, fast learning, and the opportunity to influence enterprise‑scale change. This role sits at the centre of how we design, adopt, and scale technology and AI across the Group. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE Technology, digital & AI strategy roadmap Drive group‑wide technology, digital, and AI strategy aligned to business priorities. Own strategy narratives, operating models, and leadership updates, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution momentum. AI SPOC for Group Corporate Office (GCO) Act as the single point of ownership for AI initiatives across Group corporate functions including legal, HR, audit, quality, finance, accounts, and other central teams. Help these functions identify, adopt, and scale AI use cases that improve efficiency, decision‑making, and experiences. AI Adoption & Scaling Move AI initiatives from concept to enterprise scale. Shape PoC‑to‑production strategies, ensuring readiness across data, architecture, security, governance, and change adoption. Maintain a strong focus on value creation rather than experimentation alone. Cross-Business Collaboration & Orchestration Work closely with CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders across Mahindra companies to orchestrate cross‑cutting initiatives. Enable reuse of platforms, patterns, and learnings while balancing enterprise alignment with business‑specific needs. Capability building, learning & upskilling Strengthen digital and AI capability across MDE and group teams through focused learning initiatives, hands‑on programs, and ecosystem partnerships. Build applied skills and help position MDE as a destination for high‑quality tech, digital and AI talent. Partner ecosystem & innovation Partner with hyperscalers, startups, and specialist partners to accelerate innovation and scaling, while ensuring critical capabilities are built internally over time. Employee engagement & MDE positioning Contribute to a culture of learning, ownership, and collaboration within MDE. Support internal showcases and leadership visibility to reinforce MDE as the digital and AI talent hub M1 – Group Customer Data & Hyper‑Personalisation Drive strategy and adoption of M1, Mahindra Group’s common customer database. Enable businesses to use shared customer data for hyper‑personalisation, experience‑led use cases, and cross‑business value while ensuring strong governance, privacy, and security.Experience 10+ yrs.Industry Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or MBA General Requirements We are looking for a quick learner who is customer‑centric, believes in AI, and is already engaging with digital and AI concepts. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, connecting strategy with execution, influencing without authority, and building capabilities that scale. Someone who experiments with AI hands‑on and looks for opportunities to apply it meaningfully across business, customer, and internal workflows.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.