Lead Consultant Software Engineering

Responsibilities
Job Title: Lead Consultant Capacity Planning Location: Pune, India (Hybrid) Reporting to: Director IS Type: Full-time | Individual Contributor with cross-functional engagement About The Role We are seeking an experienced and data-driven Lead Consultant Capacity Planning to lead strategic infrastructure planning initiatives across end-user environments, on-premise datacenters, and AWS Cloud This role requires strong analytical acumen, a deep understanding of licensing and cost models, and the ability to translate raw data into actionable insights for decision-makers Key Responsibilities Lead holistic capacity planning for end-user devices, on-prem infrastructure, and AWS Cloud resources Analyze large volumes of usage, performance, and cost data to forecast infrastructure needs and identify trends or risks Translate raw capacity and licensing data into insights, dashboards, and forecasts to support strategic decisions Develop and maintain visual reports and metrics using tools like Excel, Power BI, or other analytics platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive optimization and scaling strategies Work with Global sourcing to communicate requirements, timing & presentation of bid Also work on approval, purchase & transition to service of tech purchases Ensure license tracking and compliance for key platforms such as Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Red Hat, AWS, and others Work closely with procurement and finance teams to align capacity needs with budgeting and cost optimization goals Establish governance processes, operational reviews, and periodic reporting for capacity and licensing Required Qualifications 12-15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a capacity planning, infrastructure operations, or delivery role Strong ability to interpret and work with data ? identifying patterns, anomalies, and translating them into clear actions Experience working with tools such as Excel (advanced), Power BI, Tableau, or scripting for reporting and automation Hands-on understanding of capacity metrics across compute, storage, network, and cloud environments Expertise in licensing models for enterprise software and cloud services Experience in lifecycle planning across on-prem datacenters, end-user computing (laptops, VDI), and AWS Cloud Proven ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Architect (Associate) ITIL, PMP, or other relevant certifications Experience in a GCC or enterprise-scale IT environment Familiarity with tooling like ServiceNow HAM & dSAM, AWS Cost Explorer etc Qualifications Additional Information