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Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory Lead

Accenture · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridConsulting$133k–$397k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced leader for Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory to guide large-scale technology transformation initiatives for complex, global organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Advise senior client executives on infrastructure strategy, operating models, and technology transformation roadmaps
  • Lead complex infrastructure engineering programs, including cloud migration, data center transformation, resiliency/DR, and infrastructure modernization
  • Translate business objectives into actionable infrastructure architectures and delivery plans
  • Design and oversee end-to-end infrastructure engineering solutions across compute, storage, network, platform, and service management
  • Own delivery excellence, risk management, financial performance, and client satisfaction for large engagements
  • Support business development through solution shaping, executive workshops, and proposal leadership

Core Technical & Advisory Skills

  • Intelligent Infrastructure Services & Architecture
  • Compute, storage, network, virtualization, and platform services
  • Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred)
  • Resiliency, high availability, backup, and disaster recovery
  • Infrastructure strategy and roadmap development
  • Cloud adoption frameworks and migration factory models
  • Operating model and organizational design
  • Cost optimization, FinOps, and infrastructure rationalization
  • Engineering Excellence
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation
  • DevOps, SRE, and modern infrastructure delivery practices
  • Tooling for observability, monitoring, and operational analytics

Leadership & Communication

  • Executive-level communication and storytelling
  • Program and portfolio governance
  • Stakeholder management across business and technology leaders
  • Team leadership, coaching, and talent development

Required Background & Experience

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, infrastructure engineering, or technology consulting
  • Minimum 8 years in a leadership role delivering large-scale infrastructure or cloud programs
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience) or Associate’s Degree with minimum 6 years work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Infrastructure architecture and engineering (on-premises, hybrid, and cloud)
  • Cloud transformation and migration programs (public, private, and hybrid cloud)
  • Infrastructure operations, resiliency, and service transformation
  • Proven experience advising C-level and senior technology executives in large, complex enterprises
  • Strong background in professional services, consulting, or enterprise technology environments
  • Experience leading large, multi-vendor infrastructure programs
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, security, and risk considerations in infrastructure design
  • Industry certifications (cloud, architecture, or infrastructure)
  • Experience across regulated industries such as financial services, life sciences, or public sector

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $132,500 to $396,500

Schedule

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 25% to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

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