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Tech Transformation/Principal-M&A IT Application Communication & Media

Infosys, Dumont, New Jersey, us, 07628

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Principal Consultant – M&A IT Application Communication and Media

(Infosys Consulting) Infosys Consulting's Tech Transformation Advisory Practice is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in IT Applications separation and integration for Communication and Media. You will lead and manage complex projects involving separation and integration of IT applications that include ERP and non-ERP applications (COTS or custom). You will provide IT strategic direction, drive operational excellence, liaise with business process owners and application owners to ensure running of business operations using the IT applications, and work closely with clients and senior leadership to ensure successful delivery of IT infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic IT Leadership:

Lead IT application projects, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and IT roadmap.

Develop and present strategic roadmaps for IT applications for a workstream including transformation, focusing on standardization, efficiency, and cost savings.

Collaborate with senior leadership ensuring proper program governance, and business continuity.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IT applications for functional areas and lead their adoption where appropriate.

Functional Track Management:

Manage front-office and back-office application solutions.

Oversee the analysis, design, and implementation of scalable and resilient IT application solutions, involving COTS or custom applications for at least one functional area.

Lead and guide Day 1 and TSA exit planning for a functional area.

Manage projects for separation and integration of applications.

Lead efforts and develop strategies for standardization of business processes and applications.

Create solutions for business requirements including extension of functionality in existing ERP and non-ERP applications and selection of new best-of-breed COTS packages.

Create project plans and manage them; highlight risks and issues and create mitigation plans.

Identify project dependencies to ensure critical path is managed.

Manage testing cycles (SIT and UAT) for each project.

Manage cutover activities for separation/integration projects.

Integration:

Create system landscape diagram and high-level integration strategy.

Manage integration activities across systems and guide teams to ensure scalability and flexibility.

Ensure end-to-end testing of integrations across systems.

Data Migration:

Lead creation of data migration strategy for master and transaction data elements.

Coordinate with business teams to define data migration criteria.

Provide leadership for data migration activities from data mapping to extraction, transformation, and upload.

Ensure data reconciliation and sign-off.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored IT solutions.

Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to client executives clearly.

Act as a trusted advisor, guiding stakeholders through IT transformation processes.

Team Leadership and Development:

Lead project teams, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration, and timely delivery of milestones.

Mentor and develop team members, fostering continuous learning and growth.

Project / Program Management:

Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to meet goals and timelines.

Implement and monitor KPIs to track project success (uptime, incident resolution time, cost savings).

Thought Leadership & Practice Development:

Collaborate with other service lines to create new joint offerings.

Share insights through blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership.

Develop Infosys methodologies and approaches to client delivery.

Assist in developing IT application tools and processes.

Coach and lead other consultants and participate in performance management.

Help recruit and retain top-quality consultants.

Sales Support:

Lead IT application and business transformation pre-sales and sales activities for M&A, including proposal development and solution presentations.

Develop execution plans, cost estimates, and risk assessments.

Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Conduct market and client research.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in lieu of every year of education.

Minimum of 7 years in IT applications (ERP and non-ERP) management, with significant exposure in designing and implementing solutions for business requirements.

Proven experience managing complex IT projects.

Consulting or client-facing experience preferred.

Deep understanding of one or more functional areas (finance, commercial, supply chain and logistics, supply chain planning, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, HR).

ERP or major business application implementation experience is beneficial though not required.

Application selection and implementation experience.

Application implementation and rollout experience or M&A application separation/integration experience is beneficial.

Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Ability to travel up to 100%.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Solid program/project management skills, including interviewing clients, process mapping, project planning, and stakeholder communication.

Strong presentation skills and experience writing successful project proposals.

Relevant certifications such as PMP, and application-specific certifications (SAP/Oracle/SFDC, etc.) are desirable but not required.

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.

Note:

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of the employee.

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

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

About Us Infosys Consulting is the global management and technology consulting practice of Infosys, a global leader in technology services and consulting. We enable leaders of the world’s top brands pursue a path of smart transformation through time-tested methodologies, people-driven innovation and disruptive technology. Our consultancy offers the following opportunities:

End-to-end solution design and implementation at scale

Flat organization with direct access to senior leaders

Entrepreneurial environment with motivated consultants

Opportunities to impact local communities

Career design and professional development

Global culture

We have offices in over 20 countries. U.S. hub office cities include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Seattle and San Francisco. Visit

www.infosys.com/services/consulting

for more information.

EEO/About Us

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Location and Range

Country: USA | States: CA, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NY, TX, WA

Work Location: Atlanta, GA; Basking Ridge, NJ; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA

Domain : Enterprise Architecture

Skillset : Process | Consulting processes | Technology Consulting process

Company : ITL USA

Role Designation : 2936APLBCG Principal - Business Consulting

Salary : Min 168000 – Max 234000

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