Principal Consultant

Infosys Consulting · India

Principal Consultant, Business Consulting – Tech Transformation

Infosys Consulting is seeking candidates for their Technology Transformation practice. Candidate must be an experienced IT professional/consultant with the requisite domain acumen and delivery proficiency to help clients achieve business success. An ideal candidate would have a balance of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex M&A scenarios effectively with 12+ YOE. Candidates must be comfortable to take up working at all levels to help the organization define and deliver IT solutions and processes as part of an integrated strategy.

As a Principal Consultant , you will work on, among other things:

1. Providing strategic & technical advice to CIO and IT SMEs on-

• Due Diligence:
• Assess target companies' IT systems, infrastructure, and capabilities.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to IT during the M&A process.
• Evaluate compatibility of IT platforms and technologies.
• Integration/Separation Planning:
• Develop IT integration/separation strategies and roadmaps post-merger.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and objectives for IT integration/separation.
• Estimate costs and timelines for IT integration/carve-out projects.
• Implementation Support:
• Provide oversight during the integration of IT systems and applications.
• Ensure data migration and application consolidation are executed smoothly.
• Support the implementation of unified IT policies, governance, and security protocols.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Liaise with IT teams from both organizations to facilitate knowledge sharing and alignment.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create and maintain documentation related to IT assessments, integration plans, and progress.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess integration success.

1. Project Execution

• Collaborate with client counterparts to define long-term vision, goals, and strategies
• Contribute to the design and development of client future processes and organizations with corresponding transformation roadmaps
• Conduct requirements workshops with a team of global IT professional & subject matter experts, translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metrics
• Solution targeted processes, leveraging best practices
• Perform knowledge transfer to the client and support organizations throughout all phases of the project
• Providing and receiving regular feedback and ensuring effective communication and high levels of satisfaction between the team and consultants under stressful circumstances
• Leading & driving business pitches and present, creative concepts and new and innovative ideas to internal and external clients

1. Sales / Business Development

• Support Infosys Consulting leadership team members in driving proposal development and leading proposal discussions
• Develop client relationships to identify and qualify sales opportunities with the assistance of senior leadership
• Lead solution definition for client-specific needs during the opportunity to closure cycle
• Articulate our unique point of view in various thought leadership media, including papers, webinars, and seminars

1. People Development

• Mentor and coach team members through formal, performance evaluation methods and informal, individual feedback opportunities
• Collaborate and share knowledge
• Lead the day-to-day execution of projects while guiding and developing individual team members

1. Practice Development

• Create/contribute practice artifacts
• Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, training, and retention
• Provide insight and thought leadership in developing innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies

1. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any technology related field.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, project management, and integration methodologies.
• Excellent articulation, communication, and strong interpersonal skills
• Exhibit a passion for technology and continually learn and keep pace with the accelerating change across multiple technologies and solutions
• 9+ Years of consulting/advisory experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
• M&A IT Integrations - provide overall integration leadership to clients across the M&A lifecycle including Due Diligence, Integration Planning and Execution, Value and Stranded Cost analysis, setting up and running Integration Management Office
• Cloud Strategy & Migration – Cloud Service Provider Selection, Cloud Migration Assessment & Business Case, Cloud COE assessment & design, Cloud Finance Management Design
• IT Cost Optimization – technology business management (TBM) data strategy, TBM office governance, TBM managed services, Apptio implementation
• Enterprise Agile Transformation – vision, strategy and roadmap, operating model, workforce model, COE setup
• IT Strategy & Architecture – driving next gen IT & business architecture, IT capability assessment, new operating model design, value realization and Application Portfolio Optimization
• Data engineering and strategy
• Cybersecurity- experience in any of the following-
• Cyber GRC- ISMS (ISO 27001) - BCMS (ISO 22301)- NIST CSF, NIST 800-171 (CUI) - SABSA (Security Architecture)
• Risk Management- NIST 800-37, 800-30, NIST 800-53
• Privacy - GDPR - CCPA

Regulatory Compliance - NERC CIP- PCIDSS - DoD CMMC

• Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

• M.B.A. or equivalent advanced degree from Tier 1/Tier 2 colleges
• Big 4 consulting or equivalent experience
• Experience with data management, IT strategy, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity is advantageous.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.
• Certifications: TOGAF, ITIL Foundation, COBIT, Apptio TBMA, SAFe, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to determine proper course or methodology with minimal direction or supervision.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, relevant, and accurate recommendations based on information gathered from stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)

About Infosys Consulting

Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We combine the power of time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation, and disruptive technology to enable leaders of the world’s top brands to pursue a path of smart transformation. Together with our clients, internal and external partners, we co-create and execute pragmatic strategies and solutions that transform organizations and define the future of business. Our dynamically growing consultancy offers our consultants:

• Ability to design and implement end-to-end solutions at scale.
• A flat organization structure with direct access to our senior-most leaders
• An entrepreneurial environment full of bright, highly motivated consultants
• Opportunities for motivated consultants to impact local communities.
• The ability to design your career and drive your professional learning and development.
• A truly global culture

We have offices in over 20 countries. For more information, visit us at Management Consulting Services | Infosys

Where are we hiring? Pan India