High Tech, Strategy & Operations - Principal level

Infosys Consulting; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible work hours

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Infosys Consulting is looking for experienced principals to lead strategic projects in the High-Tech and Semiconductor industries in Amsterdam. This role demands strong leadership, a consulting mindset, and the ability to drive initiatives aimed at optimizing operations.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of consulting experience, oversee project teams, and ensure alignment across various stakeholders. Join us to help shape the future of the High-Tech sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, with at least 4 years in the high-tech and/or semiconductor industry.
• Experience mentoring and guiding teams of consultants.
• Proven track record of delivering consulting and technology services.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of High-Tech business for growth and efficiency.
• Oversee project operations to meet milestones on time and budget.
• Manage client expectations and deliver value in projects.
• Drive personal growth of project team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration

Job description

About Us

Where Innovation meets Excellence. Be a part of a globally renowned management consulting firm that is on the front-line of industry and digital disruption. We are a mid-size player with a supportive, entrepreneurial spirit that works with a market-leading brand in every sector, while our parent organization Infosys is a top-3 powerhouse IT brand that is outperforming the market and experiencing rapid growth.

The Team

Our Communications, Media and Tech practice supports the largest and most recognizable global firms to solve their biggest challenges in today’s age of constant disruption. With diverse services ranging from strategy and advisory to large-scale implementations and change initiatives, from business change to operational transformation and leading-edge digital solutions, we help clients shape and achieve their growth agenda for a sustainable future.

The Role

To drive and grow our business specifically in High-Tech and Semiconductor, we are seeking experienced principals with a strong background in high tech and business consulting to lead strategic projects at clients in the High-Tech industry. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of industry expertise, leadership skills, and a consulting mindset to drive critical initiatives, optimize operations, and guide cross‑functional teams toward achieving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Support the development of our High-Tech business to drive growth, operational efficiency, and market leadership.
• Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Managing client expectations on projects while delivering value for our clients, and providing periodic reports and presentations to senior leadership and board members on the status of key projects.
• Team Management: Managing expectations and driving personal growth of the project team members; Support in growing the practice through hiring and coaching of our consultants.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Infosys and other service lines such as ADM, BPM, Engineering, and sales teams to ensure alignment in sales and delivery. Facilitate communication between technical and non‑technical teams to ensure smooth project execution and resource allocation.
• Financial Oversight & P&L Responsibility: Develop and manage budgets for High-Tech projects, ensuring cost‑efficiency and alignment with company goals; Monitor P&L performance for the high‑tech business, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue growth; Work with finance teams to create financial models, forecasts, and investment cases for new semiconductor ventures.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in management consulting, with at least 4 years in the high‑tech and/or semiconductor industry.
  • Previous experience within a consulting organisation, mentoring and guiding teams of consultants under direct leadership.
  • Proven track record of achievement in delivering consulting and technology services.
  • Strong experience in driving digital, AI, Industry 4.0, supply chain and/or cyber security transformation programmes.
  • Experience managing cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Skills:
  • Understanding of high‑tech and/or semiconductor industry, manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Comfortable working at executive level within complex organisations, able to build empathy, credibility and trust with key stakeholders.
  • Good presentation skills, experienced and comfortable presenting to large groups and delivering inspiring and engaging presentations.
  • Strong project management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead large teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Flexible work hours and the possibility of hybrid work.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team of industry experts.

Why Join Us?

• You will be part of an international diverse team, innovation‑driven practice and a high‑performance culture.
• We offer industry‑leading compensation and benefits.
• We offer top training and development opportunities so that you can grow your career and achieve your personal ambitions.
• We believe in empowering all individuals, regardless of gender, background or experience level. Women represent over 20% of our Board and over 40% of our workforce, spanning more than 150 different nationalities and more than 50 countries worldwide.

Curious to learn more? We’d love to hear from you. Join us today!