Head of Strategy

At Havells – Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI), we are looking for a Head of Strategy to shape the future of our product and technology landscape.

This is a high-impact leadership role, working closely with the CTO to define CRI’s long-term vision, drive innovation across product verticals, and lead our journey in AI, automation, and next-generation technologies. The role will play a critical part in identifying breakthrough products, building external innovation ecosystems, and ensuring strong alignment across business units.

If you bring a strong blend of engineering depth, strategic thinking, and business acumen — and are passionate about building future-ready products — we would like to connect

Role Overview

The Head of Strategy will be a key leadership role at CRI, acting as the strategic partner to the CTO and driving long-term vision across all product verticals. The role will anchor strategy formulation, innovation roadmap, and cross-functional alignment to position CRI as a future-ready technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Vision

• Define and drive CRI’s 3–5–10 year strategic roadmap
• Translate market and technology trends into actionable plans
• Lead annual strategy reviews and align with business units

2. Technology & Transformation

• Drive AI, automation, and next-gen technology adoption
• Evaluate emerging technologies and build investment roadmap
• Enable transformation across product and engineering teams

3. Product & Growth Strategy

• Define “hero products” and future growth categories
• Lead new product strategy from ideation to go-to-market
• Build and manage a strong innovation pipeline

4. Market Intelligence

• Track global trends in electronics and smart technologies
• Benchmark against competition and identify opportunities
• Provide actionable insights to leadership

5. Ecosystem & Partnerships

• Build partnerships with academia, startups, and R&D ecosystems
• Lead initiatives like Campus Connect for innovation and talent
• Represent CRI in external forums

6. Leadership & Influence

• Drive cross-functional alignment across BUs and SBUs
• Build and mentor strategy/innovation teams
• Act as a thought partner to leadership teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in strategy, product, or technology leadership
• Engineering background (mandatory); MBA preferred
• Strong understanding of P&L, product lifecycle, and business strategy
• Experience in electronics, manufacturing, or technology-led organizations
• Proven ability to work with senior leadership and drive transformation