Assistant Vice President

AVP Enterprise Consulting Architect (AI) - BFSI - Infosys | Strategic Technology Group (STG)

About the Company

Infosys (https://www.infosys.com/)

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

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AVP Enterprise Consulting Architect AI – Manufacturing - London

Job Overview

Infosys is seeking an experienced AVP - Manufacturing Consulting & Transformation to join our Strategic Technology Group (STG) and lead the Manufacturing vertical across the UK market.

This is not a Manufacturing Enterprise Architect role, not a pure Industry 4.0 Architect role, and not a delivery-focused Program Management role.

We are looking for a consulting-led manufacturing leader who can engage with CIOs, CTOs, COOs, Manufacturing Directors, Plant Heads, and Digital Transformation Leaders to shape and drive large-scale manufacturing transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor, helping manufacturing organizations define transformation strategies, modernize operations, accelerate digital manufacturing adoption, and build future-ready operating models while driving business growth and consulting-led engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Business Leadership

• Build, lead, and grow the Manufacturing Consulting & Transformation practice in the UK market.
• Develop and own strategic client relationships across manufacturing accounts.
• Drive consulting-led revenue growth and account expansion opportunities.
• Create manufacturing-focused offerings, accelerators, and go-to-market solutions.
• Support business development, presales, and strategic pursuits.
• Shape large-scale transformation opportunities and executive-level engagements.

Executive Consulting & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CTOs, COOs, Manufacturing Directors, Plant Heads, and Operations Leaders.
• Support clients in defining manufacturing transformation strategies and investment priorities.
• Facilitate executive workshops, maturity assessments, and transformation roadmaps.
• Influence operational, technology, and digital transformation decisions.
• Drive executive-level stakeholder engagement throughout transformation programs.

Manufacturing Transformation

Lead strategic transformation initiatives across:

• Smart Manufacturing
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Factory
• Connected Operations
• IT/OT Transformation
• Supply Chain Digitization
• Manufacturing Excellence
• AI in Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Analytics
• Predictive Maintenance
• MES Modernization
• ERP Transformation (SAP Preferred)
• Industrial IoT (IIoT)
• Factory Digitization

Practice Development & Growth

• Build and scale manufacturing consulting capabilities.
• Mentor consultants, architects, and transformation leaders.
• Develop reusable frameworks, methodologies, and industry solutions.
• Drive innovation, thought leadership, and market positioning.
• Contribute to industry research, client advisory programs, and strategic partnerships.

Required Experience

• 15+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Consulting, Operations Transformation, or Digital Manufacturing leadership.
• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Consulting, Advisory, or Transformation roles.
• Experience operating in roles such as:
• AVP Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Consulting Leader
• Manufacturing Practice Lead
• Associate Partner
• Director Manufacturing Consulting
• Manufacturing Transformation Director
• Industry 4.0 Leader
• Digital Manufacturing Leader
• Manufacturing Advisory Lead
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing transformation programs.
• Experience managing executive stakeholders at CIO, CTO, COO, and Operations leadership levels.
• Strong business development, presales, and consulting engagement experience.
• Demonstrated success in practice building, capability development, and team leadership.

Preferred Manufacturing Domain Experience

Strong experience in one or more of:

• Automotive
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Discrete Manufacturing
• Process Manufacturing
• Life Sciences Manufacturing
• Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
• Supply Chain & Operations

Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing Expertise

Experience in:

• Smart Factory Programs
• Digital Manufacturing Strategy
• Connected Worker Initiatives
• Industrial IoT (IIoT)
• Digital Twin
• Manufacturing Analytics
• Operational Excellence
• Predictive Maintenance
• Robotics & Automation
• Factory Modernization
• Production Optimization

Technology & Transformation Knowledge

Strong understanding of:

• MES Platforms
• ERP Modernization (SAP Preferred)
• OT/IT Convergence
• Manufacturing Systems
• Cloud Transformation
• AI & Machine Learning in Manufacturing
• Industrial Data Platforms
• Factory Automation Technologies
• Supply Chain Digitization
• Enterprise Manufacturing Architecture

Deep hands-on expertise is not required; however, candidates should demonstrate strong advisory and transformation leadership credibility across these domains.

Leadership Capabilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Executive presence and boardroom credibility
• Manufacturing industry expertise
• Consulting and advisory leadership
• Commercial acumen and growth mindset
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Practice-building capability
• Executive stakeholder management
• C-level influencing skills
• Presales and solution shaping expertise
• Team leadership and talent development

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Manufacturing transformation leadership
• Executive consulting credibility
• Industry 4.0 advisory expertise
• Manufacturing domain authority
• Practice-building success
• Business growth and revenue ownership
• CXO stakeholder engagement
• Large-scale transformation experience
• Strategic business impact across manufacturing organizations

Infosys is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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