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Principal - Cloud Strategy & Advisory - Business Consulting

AT Infosys
Infosys

Principal - Cloud Strategy & Advisory - Business Consulting

Atlanta, GA

Infosys Consulting is currently seeking a Cloud Strategy & Advisory Principal Consultant for their Technology Transformation practice.

Candidate must have a minimum of 8+ years of experience in the management consulting industry with a proven track record delivering transformational and complex Technology enabled programs. The ideal candidate will also possess a foundation cloud certification from one of the major CSPs (i.e., AWS, Azure or GCP) with a minimum of 5+ years practical experience delivering Cloud Solutions as a strategic asset to foster business values and achieve organizational outcomes. Experience delivering two (2) or more of the following Cloud based strategies is required - Cloud Strategy, Business Case and Roadmap Development, Cloud Operating Model Design, Cloud Transformation Office & Cloud Migration Planning . Cloud Cost Optimization and FinOps

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This is a highly visible role with exposure to C-Suite to help the organization define and deliver IT & Cloud solutions and processes as part of an integrated strategy , which will require a combination of core technical and people skills with evolved facilitation abilities to be successful. Candidates must be comfortable working at all levels, demonstrate the ability to lead multiple threads of work, mid-sized teams and offer professional advisory services.
  • Lead Cloud enabled transformation programs for clients - Cloud Strategy, Business Case and Roadmap Development, Cloud Operating Model, Cloud Transformation Office & Cloud Migration Planning, Cloud Cost Optimization / FinOps
  • Collaborate with Cloud Architects and other technical SMEs to conduct IT/Cloud assessments, develop and prioritize Cloud adoption strategies, and establish a multi-year journey map for adopting recommended solutions
  • Develop a business case for Cloud adoption with a good understanding of TCO, financial and non-financial benefits and any required investments
  • Design, Setup and Run operating structures such as CloudOps, Cloud Transformation Office and FinOps Practice operating models with a broad understanding of required operational capabilities, processes, roles and responsibilities, and organizational structures
  • Analyze cloud cost across key levers ( right-sizing infra, data and storage resources, optimizing CSP pricing models/contracts, application configuration and container designs ) to devise and execute cost optimization strategies to reduce cloud waste and spend
  • Lead client discussions, define issues and opportunities, and deliver practical solutions
  • Develop high quality and visual PowerPoint presentations with exceptional storytelling abilities to help build consumable content tailored for various audiences
  • Develop value offerings and innovative solutions targeted at the C-Suite executive community that exploit both emerging (e.g. Digital, Automation, Internet of Things), more established technologies (e.g. Cloud) while advising on how best to affect change
  • Own and manage contributions to business development proposals and sales pursuits
  • Work as a member of a client engagement delivery team, typically split across multiple geographies and or industry domains
  • Partner with internal sales and delivery teams in the creation of client proposals for consulting and/or transformation engagements
  • Build, manage and sustain relationships with senior level client managers
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and advise clients on Cloud models to enable transformation, with a focus on creating sustainable value and cost savings

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Computer Science degree or 4+ years equivalent work experience in IT technology strategy or IT operations transformation project experience
  • 8+ years of experience in the management consulting industry including Program/Project Management including Agile methodology and Business Analysis
  • 5+ years of practical experience delivering Cloud Advisory Solutions - Cloud Strategy, Business Case and Roadmap Development, Cloud Operating Model, Cloud Transformation Office & Cloud Migration Planning, Cloud Cost Optimization & FinOps
  • Demonstrated understanding of Cloud solutions Foundation and foundational cloud certification (i.e., AWS Cloud Practitioner) from one of the major CSPs (i.e., AWS, Azure or GCP)
  • Basic understanding of Cloud Economics and FinOps.org methodology
  • Exceptional understanding of core IT Infrastructure, corporate IT, ITSM, ITIL & SDLC methodologies
  • Deep understanding of business and market dynamics, financial practices and supportive technology advancements in cloud computing
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, extensive experience writing successful project proposals, develop and deliver client presentations and other stakeholder communications
  • Ability to build repeatable frameworks and tools to accelerate engagement delivery and enhance solution quality
  • Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.
  • Must be a resident of an Infosys Consulting Hub Location (Boston, New York,
    Basking Ridge (NJ), Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • M.B.A. or equivalent advanced degree
  • FinOps certification
  • Big 4 consulting or equivalent experience in a leadership capacity with a wide variety of IT and business consulting engagement experience
  • Industry focus in Financial Services, Life Sciences, Retail, Manufacturing and/or Consumer Products sectors
  • Experience Managing large multi-location consulting engagement teams is desirable
This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits: -
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
  • 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA
Job ID: Infosys-126507BR
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)