Infrastructure SME - Principal Consultant at Infosys

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Goods, Retail, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 5+ years in M&A-related projects
Strong domain knowledge in Retail, CPG, and Logistics infrastructure environments
Proven experience in infrastructure integration/separation across global enterprise landscapes
Expertise in cloud migration, network architecture, data centre operations, and workplace technologies
Experience with IT due diligence, TSA (Transition Service Agreements), carve-out planning and execution
Experience working with retail ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), logistics platforms, and POS systems
Exposure to infrastructure automation, CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow), and hybrid cloud environments
Prior consulting experience in top-tier firms or large-scale transformation programs
Broad business skill set including stakeholder management, problem-solving, and resilience
Experience in gathering, validating, synthesizing, documenting, and communicating data and information for a range of audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in country’s official language(s) (C2 proficiency) and English (C2 proficiency)
Project-related mobility/willingness to travel
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, Azure/AWS Architect are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead infrastructure assessments and planning during pre-deal due diligence and post-deal integration/separation for retail, CPG and logistics clients
Define and deliver infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals and operational continuity
Develop Day1, Day 2 readiness plans and execution roadmaps for infrastructure transitions
Design and implement infrastructure solutions across data centres, cloud platforms, networks, and end-user computing
Evaluate legacy systems and recommend modernization or rationalization strategies
Ensure scalability, performance, and resilience of infrastructure during transitions
Address seasonal scalability, logistics network dependencies, and consumer data privacy requirements
Identify infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies during M&A lifecycle
Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) and internal IT policies
Support Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) and vendor contract reviews
Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external advisors to align infrastructure strategy with deal objectives
Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior stakeholders and executive sponsors

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Infrastructure AssessmentInfrastructure StrategyCloud PlatformsData CentersNetworksEnd-User ComputingLegacy ModernizationScalabilityGDPRPCI-DSSStakeholder ManagementM&A Due Diligence

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location for this Infrastructure SME role?

The position is on-site.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with 5+ years in M&A-related projects, plus prior consulting experience in top-tier firms or large-scale transformation programs.

What key skills are needed for the Infrastructure SME - Principal Consultant role?

Required skills include strong domain knowledge in Retail, CPG, and Logistics; expertise in cloud migration, network architecture, data centre operations; and experience with retail ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, infrastructure automation, and CMDB tools like ServiceNow.

What is the company culture like at Infosys for this role?

It's an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment with 300,000 employees where you collaborate with expert colleagues, contribute ideas across functional business pillars, and work in a dynamic organization.

What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Consultant position?

A strong candidate has a broad business skill set including stakeholder management, problem-solving, resilience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience in M&A infrastructure projects within Retail, CPG, and Logistics.