Principal Consultant @ Infosys

Principal Consultant

Job Description: About Us:

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 320,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses and communities. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace. Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help you navigate your next. Recognized as the #1 Top Employerin Australia for the second year in a row, Infosys offers a workplace where careers grow with purpose. As an AI‑first organization, we empower our people to work on next‑generation technologies, continuously learn, and create impact at scale—supported by a culture rooted in care, inclusion, and excellence. ▶️Join Infosys and be part of a culture that’s not just promised—it’s certified. #TopEmployer2026 #ThriveAtInfosys Role Description: The Energy Domain (Electricity and Gas) Consultant should possess 15+ years of overall industry experience, including a minimum of 5+ years of experience in energy operations and technology, providing deep industry expertise across the energy value chain to support business transformation, market reforms, and technology-enabled change initiatives within the evolving energy landscape. This role bridges business operations and technology teams, ensuring that the proposed technologies and solutions align with the strategic goals and objectives of Energy Transition Practice. The consultant is expected to bring a strong understanding of energy system operations, market operations, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices, enabling the successful delivery of business and technology transformation initiatives across the electricity and gas sectors.

Location: Melbourne/ Sydney

Salary: AUD 150742– 171215 Annual Gross Please Note: - The above salary range is only indicative and maybe subject to suitable enhancements, based on internal company processes Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis). Feel free to connect with your recruiter to learn more about how this works in practice. Roles and Responsibilities: Domain & Business Consulting • Provide subject matter expertise across electricity and gas value chains, including generation, transmission & distribution, and retail, with focus on operational aspects of the end-to-end power system, including network operations, control centre functions, operational technology (OT), SCADA/EMS environments, system reliability, grid operations, and utility modernization initiatives. • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, providing strategic and operational guidance on utility transformation, digitalization, energy transition, operational excellence, technology modernization, and business process improvement initiatives. • Advise client teams in identifying key bottlenecks and essential improvement areas in meeting Energy Transition goals, including renewable energy integration, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), power system optimization, network visibility, operational efficiency improvements, and modernization of critical utility systems and processes. • Actively contribute to RFPs/RFIs through solution shaping, effort estimation, domain analysis, and proposal development by leveraging expertise in electricity and gas operations, power system management, operational technologies, utility transformation programs, and emerging energy market trends. • Support business case development, cost-benefit analysis, and building transformation roadmaps by providing key analysis and inputs in the capacity of subject matter expert across utility operations, technology modernization, operational resilience, system upgrades, digital transformation, and energy transition initiatives. • Collaborate with solution architects, developers, testers, and data teams to ensure alignment of activities with end goals of the project/initiative, including requirements gathering, solution design, system integration, testing, migration, deployment, operational readiness, and successful adoption of business and technology solutions across utility environments. · Required Skills & Experience Domain Expertise Strong expertise required in:

• Leading and responding to RFIs/RFPs in the Energy System and Market Operations domain, leveraging deep understanding of electricity and gas utilities, operational technology environments, utility transformation programs, and emerging industry trends. • Conceptualising solutions and functional architectures aligned with client requirements and business goals, with consideration for business processes, operational workflows, technology modernization, system integration, and enterprise transformation objectives. • Energy system and market operations are influenced by the emerging trends of renewable energy, energy storage, Distributed Energy Resources (DER), decarbonization initiatives, and evolving market mechanisms. • Delivering solutions initiated by regulatory changes and understanding their impact on day-to-day energy system operations, operational processes, technology platforms, compliance requirements, and business outcomes. • Operational Technology (OT) in energy system and market operations, including exposure to mission-critical operational environments, control center functions, SCADA/EMS ecosystems, network operations, operational resilience, and reliability improvement initiatives. • Sound hands-on experience working on product and solution landscapes comprising a mix of COTS and bespoke applications, including large-scale implementations, system upgrades, migrations, integrations, and modernization programs. • Exposure and practical understanding of:

• Electricity and Gas Network Operations • Energy markets and pricing mechanisms • Metering (smart and legacy), consumption data, and settlements • Transmission, distribution, generation, and market operator environments • Power system operations, network visibility, renewable integration, and energy transition initiatives

Consulting & Analysis

• Proven experience in process engineering, business analysis, and domain consulting roles, with the ability to act as a trusted advisor and bridge business requirements with technology solutions. • Experience working in large transformation, digital modernization, operational excellence, regulatory reform, or system implementation programs across utility organizations. • Demonstrated capability in business case development, transformation roadmaps, process assessments, stakeholder management, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic consulting engagements.

Technical & Data Awareness

• Familiarity with utility IT and OT platforms, architecture, operational systems, and integration frameworks. • Understanding of data flows, integrations, reporting, and operational data management within electricity and gas market environments. • Exposure to cloud platforms, data analytics, digital transformation initiatives, real-time operational systems, and enterprise reporting solutions is advantageous. Understanding of system interoperability, operational technology ecosystems, data-driven decision-making, and technology modernization initiatives supporting utility business and operational outcomes.

Essential:

• Experience with TNSPs/Independent System Operators • Knowledge of distributed energy resources (DER), renewables, or energy transition initiatives • Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies • Experience in multi-country or multi-jurisdiction energy markets

ADDITIONAL

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and presentation abilities • Stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills • Ability to work across business and technical teams • Adaptability in fast-changing regulatory and market environments

In addition to compensation aligned with your role, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, career growth, and overall well-being (AU)

• Income Protection Insurance • Paid Parental and Volunteer leaves • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis) • Health Insurance Discount and Well-being Program • Access to Fitness and Gym Memberships • Salary packaging and novated leasing Our recruitment and selection process is designed to create the best match for both you and Infosys. Depending on the role, it may include an initial screening, technical or functional interviews, and conversations focused on cultural alignment and shared values. We are committed to making the experience transparent, respectful, and engaging at every step.

Hear from our recruiter on their experience working with Infosys as an Employer At Infosys, we recognize that everyone has individual requirements. If you are a person with disability, illness, or injury and require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Recruitment team for adjustment either via the following email [email protected] or call 1-866-472-0935. Alternatively, you can include your preferred method of communication in email, and someone will be in touch.

Please note in order to protect the interest of all parties involved in the recruitment process, Infosys does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third-party vendors. In the absence of a signed agreement, any submission will be deemed as non-binding and Infosys explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the submitted profile. All recruitment activity must be coordinated through the Talent Acquisition department.

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