Principal Utility Portfolio Lead

About the role

Infosys Consulting is seeking a senior leader to oversee a portfolio of transmission, substation and distribution projects for public and investor‑owned utilities. The role combines strategic client engagement, program governance and team leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of large‑scale utility projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality targets are met.
• Develop recovery plans, monitor performance with dashboards and KPIs, and implement quality control processes.
• Serve as the primary client interface, reporting progress, costs, schedules and risks.
• Mentor and supervise project managers, schedulers, controllers and multidisciplinary engineers.
• Contribute to strategic growth, service offering development and knowledge‑management initiatives.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in the utilities sector, particularly in transmission and distribution project management.
• Proven track record of team leadership and talent acquisition.
• Strong program and account management skills with excellent communication abilities.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in commercial consulting for the utility industry.
• Ability to develop RFPs, client proposals and compelling business cases.

What we offer

• Opportunities within a globally recognised consulting firm.
• Collaborative culture, dedicated colleagues and training programmes.