5-8 years of experience in technology consulting, infrastructure/cloud strategy, IT sourcing, vendor management, or adjacent fields.
Strong understanding of infrastructure architectures, cloud models (public/hybrid/private), datacenter services, network services, and edge computing.
Proven experience leading sourcing or transformation initiatives in these domains.
Ability to translate complex technical topics (architecture, security, operating models, migration approaches) into actionable business decisions.
Requirements:
Lead cloud and infrastructure-focused sourcing and transformation workstreams across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid architectures, datacenter services, network transformation, and edge deployments.
Develop cloud and infrastructure sourcing strategies, business cases, technical/functional requirements, and commercial models.
Assess providers' cloud/infrastructure capabilities, operating models, and service architectures using ISG benchmarks, data, and AI-supported insights.
ISG (Information Services Group) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. As a trusted business partner, we help corporations, public sector organizations, and services and software providers achieve operational excellence and business growth through digital transformation, market intelligence, and industry best practices. Our services encompass research, benchmarking, consulting, and managed services,providingunparalleled insights into the evolving technology landscape. We partner with our clients todeterminea future vision,leadrapidchangeand realize the value of their digitalinvestments atscale. We’remore than consultants:We help our clients achieve operational excellence and faster growth.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced management consultant withprofoundexpertisein infrastructure and cloud–spanningpublic, private, and hybrid cloud architectures,modern datacenter services, and emerging models such as edge computing. You will advise clients on how to architect, source, transform, andoptimizetheir infrastructure and cloud ecosystems, helping them improve performance, resilience, cost efficiency, and agility.
In this senior role, you will lead client-facing workstreams, shape cloud and infrastructure sourcing strategies end-to-end, run complex tenders, manage vendor evaluations, and guide clients through commercial and technical decision-making. You will also mentor junior team members and contribute to thought leadership in the DACH region.
If you combine consulting discipline with technical depth in infrastructure and cloud, and want to shape high-impact transformation programs, this role offers autonomy, visibility, and a clear progression path within ISG.
Responsibilities
Lead cloud and infrastructure–focused sourcing and transformation workstreams across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid architectures,datacenterservices, network transformation, and edge deployments.
Develop cloud and infrastructure sourcing strategies, business cases, technical/functional requirements, and commercial models.
Assess providers’ cloud/infrastructure capabilities, operating models, and service architectures using ISG benchmarks, data, and AI-supported insights.
Help clients define future-state cloud and infrastructure operating models, including governance, service integration, and transition planning.
Facilitate workshops on cloud strategy, infrastructure modernization, edge adoption, and service design for senior stakeholders.
Coach junior consultants and ensure quality across deliverables and analyses.
Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and the development of ISG’s cloud and infrastructure sourcing methodologies.
Collaborate with international teams across consulting, research, benchmarking, and managed services.
Required Qualifications
5–8 years of experience in technology consulting, infrastructure/cloud strategy, IT sourcing, vendor management, or adjacent fields.
Strong understanding of infrastructure architectures, cloud models (public/hybrid/private), datacenter services, network services, and edge computing.
Proven experience leadingsourcingor transformation initiatives in these domains.
Ability to translate complex technical topics (architecture, security, operating models, migration approaches) into actionable business decisions.
Confident engagement with senior technical and business stakeholders.
Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills (German and English at C1+).
Hands-on, structured, and comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams.
Experience mentoring junior consultants is an advantage.
What we offer
High-impact engagements shaping the next generation of cloud and infrastructure ecosystems for major organizations across industries.
Clear development opportunities into Principal and leadership roles.
Access to ISG’s global cloud and infrastructureexpertise, benchmarks, and digital platforms.
Modern, flexible ways of working (primarily remote).
Competitive compensation, flexible time-off models, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Education
Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field
MBA or another advanced degree (s) desirable
The duties and responsibilities described in thispositiondescription may not be a comprehensive list.Additionaltasks may be assigned to the employee from time totimeand/or the scope of the job may change asnecessitatedby business demands.
