Job Description
About Kimbal
Kimbal Technologies is a fast-emerging Indian startup building breakthrough technologies for utilities. Today it functions as a trusted technology partner to the largest DISCOMS of India with '100% Made in India' end-to-end solutions for their AMI Projects. The company's AI-enabled meter reading application - Samaksha, workforce management application - Yukti, and Harmonics analyzer - Tarang, are rising as groundbreaking technologies for utilities worldwide.
At the core, Kimbal Technologies is essentially an innovation lab championed by driven technocrats, with raw entrepreneurship as our central pillar. The company leverages emerging technologies, data, and exhaustive research to design proven engineering solutions to empower utilities to distribute reliable, secure, and sustainable energy to their end customers with more confidence and control.
Role
We are looking for a dynamic IT Business Partner to work closely with our Engineering team (R&D, New Product Development, Software Development, Manufacturing Engineering) and drive digital transformation initiatives.
This role will act as a strategic bridge between Engineering, IT, and external technology vendors, leading PLM implementation, SAP integration, engineering automation, and KPI enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Engineering Partnership
Collaborate with R&D, NPD, and Software teams to understand process requirements
Translate business needs into scalable digital solutions
Conduct workshops and define future-ready engineering processes
PLM Implementation & Governance
Lead/Support PLM implementation (BOM, ECM, Document Management, Workflow, Version Control)
Standardize Engineering Change Management & product lifecycle processes
Ensure structured data governance across lifecycle
SAP & System Integration
Drive integration between PLM and SAP (EBOM–MBOM sync, Material Master, Change Numbers, Costing impact)
Coordinate with SAP MM/PP teams
Support integration with MES, WMS, and other enterprise systems
Engineering Process Automation
Automate approvals, release cycles, and documentation workflows
Improve traceability and reduce manual dependency
KPI & Dashboarding
Support to digitalize the KPIs (Time-to-Market, Change Lead Time, BOM Accuracy, R&D Productivity)
Enable dashboards using Power BI / SAP Analytics
Support leadership with real-time insights
Vendor & Contract Management
Act as primary IT interface with PLM/system vendors
Lead technical evaluations, negotiations, and commercials
Manage contracts, SLAs, milestones, and performance tracking
Required Profile
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Production preferred)
7–8 years of experience in IT-business partnering or techno-functional roles
Hands-on experience in PLM implementation
Strong understanding of NPD, R&D processes, and manufacturing workflows
Experience integrating PLM with SAP
Exposure to vendor management and contract negotiation
Kimbal Technologies is a fast-emerging Indian startup building breakthrough technologies for utilities. Today it functions as a trusted technology partner to the largest DISCOMS of India with '100% Made in India' end-to-end solutions for their AMI Projects. The company's AI-enabled meter reading application - Samaksha, workforce management application - Yukti, and Harmonics analyzer - Tarang, are rising as groundbreaking technologies for utilities worldwide.
At the core, Kimbal Technologies is essentially an innovation lab championed by driven technocrats, with raw entrepreneurship as our central pillar. The company leverages emerging technologies, data, and exhaustive research to design proven engineering solutions to empower utilities to distribute reliable, secure, and sustainable energy to their end customers with more confidence and control.
Role
We are looking for a dynamic IT Business Partner to work closely with our Engineering team (R&D, New Product Development, Software Development, Manufacturing Engineering) and drive digital transformation initiatives.
This role will act as a strategic bridge between Engineering, IT, and external technology vendors, leading PLM implementation, SAP integration, engineering automation, and KPI enablement.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Engineering Partnership
Collaborate with R&D, NPD, and Software teams to understand process requirements
Translate business needs into scalable digital solutions
Conduct workshops and define future-ready engineering processes
PLM Implementation & Governance
Lead/Support PLM implementation (BOM, ECM, Document Management, Workflow, Version Control)
Standardize Engineering Change Management & product lifecycle processes
Ensure structured data governance across lifecycle
SAP & System Integration
Drive integration between PLM and SAP (EBOM–MBOM sync, Material Master, Change Numbers, Costing impact)
Coordinate with SAP MM/PP teams
Support integration with MES, WMS, and other enterprise systems
Engineering Process Automation
Automate approvals, release cycles, and documentation workflows
Improve traceability and reduce manual dependency
KPI & Dashboarding
Support to digitalize the KPIs (Time-to-Market, Change Lead Time, BOM Accuracy, R&D Productivity)
Enable dashboards using Power BI / SAP Analytics
Support leadership with real-time insights
Vendor & Contract Management
Act as primary IT interface with PLM/system vendors
Lead technical evaluations, negotiations, and commercials
Manage contracts, SLAs, milestones, and performance tracking
Required Profile
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial / Production preferred)
7–8 years of experience in IT-business partnering or techno-functional roles
Hands-on experience in PLM implementation
Strong understanding of NPD, R&D processes, and manufacturing workflows
Experience integrating PLM with SAP
Exposure to vendor management and contract negotiation
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Digital Business Partner – Engineering position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
