YOUR OBJECTIVE COMES FIRST
Define the role in its operating context.
Define ownership where systems meet operations.
Indiana’s economic development corporation describes a focus on automotive, life sciences and energy, with support for manufacturing, logistics and information technology. For a manufacturer or life sciences business, separate application development, validated operational processes and equipment-related responsibilities. Candidates should understand the boundaries of the role, the subject-matter experts available and the conditions under which changes reach the operating team.
Indiana Economic Development Corporation: industry context ↗01Enterprise application specialists
Define ERP, inventory and reporting responsibilities along with the interfaces the hire supports. Evaluate examples of diagnosing failed updates and coordinating a correction with business owners rather than only technical peers.
02Data and software engineering
Clarify source data, intended users and release expectations. A practical assessment should explore data quality, testing and maintainability while distinguishing research exploration from a system people use in daily work.
03Plant and business finance
Describe the relationship between inventory, purchasing and reporting. Controllers and analysts should be assessed on relevant operational complexity, the close process and their ability to explain a discrepancy to a nonfinance colleague.
04Leaders who coordinate delivery
Establish ownership across technology, operations and commercial commitments. A senior hire needs clear decision rights, escalation routes and realistic resources to turn priorities into work the existing team can deliver.