Lead Consultant - Agri-Tech

Infosys is looking for a Lead Consultant - Agri-Tech with Business Consulting/Domain Consulting experience to work with our global clients, lead a team of consultants to execute consulting engagements and provide domain leadership to Technology initiatives. We are seeking an experienced Domain Consultant and Business Analyst with expertise in agrichemicals, food processing, or similar agricultural industry segments. This role bridges business and technology stakeholders while driving digital transformation initiatives, requiring strong business and domain acumen combined with deep appreciation for technology concepts including Agile methodologies, cloud platforms, and AI/Generative AI capabilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Chicago, IL or be willing to relocate to the area prior to onboarding.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• At least 7 years of Relevant Information Technology experience.
• All applicants authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

• Expertise in executive presence, presentation abilities, storytelling, collaboration, and continuous learnability. Strategic Innovation & Business Development. Consultative and solution-oriented mindset with hands-on experience in promoting technology-driven agricultural solutions to enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
• Skilled in delivering impactful presentations that clearly communicate the value and outcomes of agri-tech solutions to senior leaders from business and IT.
• Ability to drive innovative solution development aligned with company strategy for agricultural technology advancement.
• Ability to lead pre-sales and sales support activities for agricultural clients, including RFP responses and technical demonstrations. Conceptualize market-relevant consulting frameworks and tech solutions. Contribute to thought leadership through white papers, industry publications, and conference presentations.
• CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSPO certifications. Experience with agricultural technology platforms and data analysis tools. Previous roles with agribusiness or agricultural cooperatives
• Lead comprehensive requirements elicitation sessions with agricultural stakeholders from farm operators to C-suite executives. Identify automation opportunities using IoT, AI/ML and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience in Requirements Management: Expert-level elicitation, analysis, documentation, and validation skills. Process Modeling: Proficiency with BPMN, UML, and tools like Visio, Lucidchart. Workshop Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholder workshops and JAD sessions.
• Expertise in Agrichemicals: Deep understanding of crop protection products including R&D processes, EPA/FIFRA compliance, integrated pest management, and agricultural retail distribution processes. Food Processing: Comprehensive knowledge of food manufacturing operations and R&D functions, food safety regulations (HACCP, SQF, FDA FSMA), R&D processes, and supply chain traceability.