Subarna Pal

About Subarna Pal

Enterprise technology and digital transformation leader with 20+ years of experience delivering large-scale transformation across global automotive and enterprise environments. I specialise in governance-led execution, operating model evolution, and enterprise-wide digital enablement at scale.Currently leading Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, and Enterprise Digital initiatives at Stellantis Technology Centre, India, as part of the India ICT Digital Hub leadership team. I oversee global programs spanning IIoT platforms, AI/GenAI-enabled intelligence, enterprise data foundations, and scalable digital capabilities across 50+ manufacturing plants and multiple regions.My focus is on standardisation, OT–IT convergence, data-driven decision enablement, and long-term platform sustainability — integrating technology strategy with operational priorities to deliver measurable performance improvement.Previously at Tata Motors, I established and scaled enterprise automation capabilities, led digital transformation initiatives across customer and supply chain domains, and defined analytics roadmaps supporting USD 600M+ in business operations.Earlier roles include national-scale CRM transformation and participation in greenfield manufacturing programs, combining plant-level exposure with enterprise leadership.I am most effective in structured, complex environments that require clarity of direction, disciplined governance, and sustainable transformation outcomes.Skills:Industry 4.0 | Industrial IoT (IIoT)| Enterprise Digital TransformationEnterprise Architecture | AI / Machine Learning | Generative AI | Enterprise Data Platforms | Digital Manufacturing | OT–IT Integration | Technology Strategy | Global Program ManagementTechnology Governance | Operating Model Transformation | Program & Portfolio Management | Stakeholder Management | Change Management | Vendor Management | Risk & Compliance AlignmentSAP | CRM | Data Analytics | Cloud Strategy | DevSecOps | IT Service Management | Intelligent AutomationRobotic Process Automation (RPA)| Business Process Re-engineering

Experience

1. Principal Software Development Manager (Gm)- Industry 4 0 & Innovation and Rpa & Automation Coe Lead

   Stellantis

   Jul 2024 — Present · IN

   Lead global Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) transformation programs, defining manufacturing-domain architecture and governing deployment across 50+ plants across North America, Europe, South America, and APAC.Drive integration of AI/ML and GenAI-enabled intelligence into manufacturing workflows, enabling predictive maintenance, quality optimisation, and operational performance improvement at scale.Delivered approximately €14M in cumulative business benefits over the past three years through Industry 4.0 initiatives spanning digital manufacturing, data-driven optimisation, and plant-level performance improvement.Partner with enterprise data platform teams to ensure manufacturing-domain integration, data standardisation, and effective value realisation aligned to global digital architecture.Collaborate with senior business and operations leadership to prioritise and govern digital initiatives aligned to enterprise KPIs, compliance requirements, and cost optimisation objectives.Lead the global Automation & Intelligent Automation Center of Excellence, institutionalising scalable automation frameworks across manufacturing and enterprise functions.Provide governance oversight for multi-region transformation programs, balancing innovation, operational stability, and risk control.

Education

• Hare School

  Mathematics, Statistics, Physics & Chemistry

  1999 — 2001

• NIT Calicut

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Project Planning
• Team Management
• Automation
• R
• Data Science
• Plc
• 5s
• Tpm
• Project Management
• Cnc
• Crm
• Machining
• Sap Products
• Sd
• Troubleshooting
• Requirements Analysis
• Commissioning
• Business Process
• Business Development
• Management
• Sap
• Change Management