S&C GN - Industry X - Smart Connected Products - Consultant

Locations: Bangalore, Gurgaon, Pune, Mumbai

Level: Consultant

Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Consultant with strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to support smart city and connected product initiatives. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency across digital infrastructure and public sector projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead coordination between public authorities, city planners, and tech providers to deliver integrated smart city initiatives aligned with urban development objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of smart infrastructure components, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and sustainability standards.
• Utilize real-time data analytics and IoT inputs to track and improve the effectiveness of smart city operations.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate strategic objectives and secure alignment and buy-in.
• Foster public-private partnerships to drive collaborative innovation in urban technology deployments.
• Advocate for environmental responsibility, embedding green technologies and energy-efficient solutions in all implementations.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in smart cities, digital infrastructure, or IT strategy.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT Strategy aligned to public sector or urban development projects.
• Solid background in Operating Model Design and enterprise architecture for connected environments.
• Practical exposure to implementing smart city or IoT-based solutions in areas like transportation, energy, environment, or public safety.
• Strong understanding of sensor networks, real-time data systems, and their application in city planning and service optimization.
• Knowledge of government compliance frameworks, especially in public sector IT or smart infrastructure domains.
• Ability to drive sustainability and smart energy initiatives as part of digital transformation strategies.
• Experience working with cross-sector stakeholders and managing partnerships in complex projects.
• Preferred Additional Skills:
• Exposure to technologies such as SAP MM, SAP PS, SAP SD, SCADA, AI/ML, industrial automation, or sensor networks.
• Understanding of tools or platforms used in smart city implementation (e.g., HMI, VFDs, PLCs).
• Knowledge in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Instrumentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field (mandatory)
• MBA preferred, especially with a focus on operations, strategy, or urban innovation
• Relevant certifications in smart infrastructure, sustainability, or project management are an advantage

Key Attributes:

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident when engaging with senior-level stakeholders
• Independent, self-driven, and proactive in approach
• Comfortable working across diverse teams and cultural settings

Highlighted Skills:

• Smart Cities | IT Strategy | IoT | Enterprise Architecture | Data Analytics | Urban Infrastructure | Sustainability | SAP (MM, SD, PS) | R&D | Project Delivery | Smart Infrastructure | Government Consulting | Energy Management