Management Consultant – Infrastructure & Cloud Sourcing Advisory

ISG is seeking an experienced Management Consultant with expertise in technology sourcing, digital transformation, and AI. This senior role involves advising clients on designing, sourcing, and optimizing IT, cloud, and digital service environments. Responsibilities include leading workstreams, managing client relationships, shaping sourcing strategies, and coaching junior consultants. The ideal candidate will translate complex business needs into actionable sourcing and transformation strategies, making a tangible impact across various industries.

Must Have

• Lead client workstreams across sourcing and transformation programs (IT, cloud, applications, digital operations, managed services)
• Design sourcing strategies, develop business cases, define requirements, and manage RfX processes
• Run vendor assessments and shape commercial and contractual models
• Leverage ISG market data, benchmarks, and AI-supported analyses
• Facilitate workshops and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Provide structure, quality assurance, and coaching to junior team members
• Collaborate with international ISG teams
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and sourcing methodologies
• 5–8 years of experience in management consulting, technology sourcing, IT strategy, or vendor/contract management
• Proven experience leading parts of sourcing or transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of IT operations, cloud concepts, digital services, and modern delivery models
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate technical topics
• Structured, analytical thinker with strong communication and presentation skills
• German and English at C1+ level
• Hands-on, proactive, and capable of working independently and in international teams
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field

Good to Have

• Experience mentoring junior consultants
• MBA or another advanced degree

Perks & Benefits

• Projects that matter
• Continuous development and on-the-job learning
• Flexible, modern ways of working (primarily remote delivery)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible holidays
• Sabbatical options
• Supportive culture
• Diverse and inclusive team

Description

Management Consultant – Infrastructure & Cloud Sourcing Advisory (Level Senior Consultant/ Consulting Manager) – DACH

Company Overview

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, providing unparalleled insights into the evolving technology landscape. We partner with our clients to determine a future vision, lead rapid change and realize the value of their digital investments at scale. We’re more than consultants: We help our clients achieve operational excellence and faster growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced management consultant with strong expertise in technology sourcing, digital transformation, and AI. In this senior role, you will advise clients on how to design, source, and optimize their IT, cloud, and digital service environments. You will lead workstreams, manage client relationships, shape sourcing strategies end-to-end, and coach junior consultants.

This role is ideal for professionals who combine consulting discipline with sourcing know-how and want to take on broader responsibility, more client visibility, and a clear growth path within ISG. If you enjoy translating complex business needs into actionable sourcing and transformation strategies, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact across industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead client workstreams across sourcing and transformation programs covering IT, cloud, applications, digital operations, and managed services.
• Design sourcing strategies, develop business cases, define requirements, and manage RfX processes from preparation to evaluation and negotiation.
• Run vendor assessments and shape commercial and contractual models that balance value, cost, performance, and risk.
• Leverage ISG market data, benchmarks, and AI-supported analyses to generate insights and guide client decisions.
• Facilitate workshops and present clear, concise recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide structure, quality assurance, and coaching to junior team members.
• Collaborate with international ISG teams across consulting, benchmarking, research, and managed services.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and the enhancement of ISG’s sourcing methodologies in the DACH region.

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in management consulting, technology sourcing, IT strategy, vendor/contract management, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading parts of sourcing or transformation initiatives, such as requirements definition, RfX development, supplier evaluation, commercial modeling, or contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, cloud concepts, digital services, and modern delivery models.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate technical topics into clear business recommendations.
• Structured, analytical thinker with strong communication and presentation skills (German and English at C1+ level).
• Hands-on, proactive, and capable of working both independently and in collaborative, international teams.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants is an advantage.

What we offer

• Projects that matter – helping clients across industries transform the way they operate.
• Continuous development and on-the-job learning through direct exposure and mentorship.
• Flexible, modern ways of working (primarily remote delivery).
• Competitive salary, flexible holidays, sabbatical options, and a supportive culture.
• A diverse and inclusive team where your ideas and perspectives are valued.

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 this position description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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