MFG/Principal - Business Consulting

Company: Infosys
Location: Lisle
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Principal – Manufacturing – Infosys Consulting Infosys Consulting, the management and technology consulting unit of Infosys Ltd, is seeking motivated Manufacturing Industry Consultants. Management Consultants seeking long-term growth and career-enhancing opportunities will find both as part of our team of front-runners in Manufacturing Industry consulting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years’ experience in the Manufacturing sector with a strong understanding of one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Products. Successful candidates will understand manufacturing, distribution and supply chain for discrete and continuous manufacturing processes, including enabling technologies. A key focus area would be the demonstrated ability to re-imagine manufacturing and help our clients innovate and transform their companies for the future leveraging Industry 4.0, machine learning, AI, IoT and other enabling technologies. The ability to create collaborative partnerships internally and externally is highly desirable. About the Role As a Principal , you will lead and manage delivery of consulting engagements, being responsible for quality, budget and staffing, working closely with senior client managers. You will contribute to the firm’s development by guiding and mentoring teams and sharing knowledge. You will be recognized as an expert in your respective domain and contribute to advancing Infosys Consulting’s thought leadership in the industry. Manufacturing Strategy & Design Develop manufacturing strategy and implementation roadmaps to help manufacturing companies transform and modernize their factories to improve throughput, improve quality and lower cost of production Assess client’s end-to-end supply chain and redesign to provide speed, agility and transparency Lead customer research, customer journey and persona definition exercises, design end-user experiences, Support business case and roadmap definitions by linking digital capabilities to business value levers/benefits Consulting Delivery Lead the design and delivery of client advisory, solution delivery and organizational transformation engagements in standalone projects or as part of wider client programs Advise clients on strategy and detailed use cases by leveraging insights from industry best practices Lead and manage a team of consultants to develop concise and practical strategies, roadmap and/or re-engineering program recommendations with a clear implementation path Seek out client input in a structured manner to better understand needs and develop ideas for how to meet those needs Collaborate with clients to define long-term vision, goals and strategies Direct teams of global consulting, IT professionals & subject matter experts in establishing comprehensive business and functional requirements, then translating those requirements into actionable project initiatives with associated metrics Play a key liaison and coordinator between the business, IT, senior management, vendor teams and other members of the change programs Practice Development Provide insights on new and emerging manufacturing best practices and contribute to the development of service offerings Work with other practice members to support Infosys Consulting thought leadership activities and develop innovative assets, including differentiated points of view and methodologies Build social networks that enable knowledge and information flow and stay abreast of market trends and how manufacturing companies need to respond Prepare thought papers and participate in industry conferences and forums Contribute to practice growth and vitality through roles such as recruitment, training and retention People Management Coach and develop junior team members to deliver quality results and promote professional development Business Development Lead small, medium sized sales pursuits and business development activities ranging from creation of client proposals to formulating commercial constructs / contracts Develop and build relationships at senior management and CXO levels Formulate and present Infosys Consulting propositions and service offerings Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required Minimum 12 years of relevant experience with at least 3-5 years of management consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm or manufacturing company 5-7 years of experience in working on one or more of the following areas – Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technology Working knowledge of design thinking Demonstrated ability in defining, mobilizing and delivering complex programs in large organizations Strong background of leading teams, comprising both business and IT specialists A demonstrable ability to turn business requirements into technology solutions with the commercial acumen to create supporting business cases Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with ability to build relationships at senior management and CXO levels Must be willing and able to travel up to 80%, depending on client requirements Live within 2 hours’ drive time or be willing to relocate to one of the following Infosys hub offices - Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis,IN, Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Detroit,MI ; Seattle, WA. Ability to travel extensively 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. Preferred Qualifications MBA or equivalent advanced degree Good depth of knowledge in one or more manufacturing domain areas – production planning, production (continuous, discrete), supply chain, quality, sourcing Experience leading programs where stakeholder engagement is a key requisite to achieving successful program/project delivery Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines and challenging constraints Ability to collaborate within the firm and leverage existing resources Working knowledge of agile methodologies Demonstrate thought leadership, ability to conceptualize and drive new solution / service offerings and take them to market Ability and willingness to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility to support multiple time zones when necessary The total compensation (Base Bonus) for this role is between $168,000 to $234,000 Benefits 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 About Us Infosys Consulting is a next-generation consulting partner that bridges strategy and execution. With an AI-first mindset, deep industry knowledge, and the combined strengths of business and technology consulting, it helps enterprises turn bold vision into tangible outcomes, faster, smarter, and at scale. Infosys Consulting is helping some of the world’s most recognizable brands transform and innovate. Our consultants are industry experts that lead complex change agendas driven by disruptive technology. With offices in 20 countries and backed by the power of the global Infosys brand, our teams help the C-suite navigate today’s digital landscape to win market share and create shareholder value for lasting competitive advantage. EEO 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.

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