Management Consultant – Infrastructure & Cloud Sourcing Advisory – DACH

Position Overview

We are seeking a junior management consultant with a strong interest in technology sourcing, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence. In this junior role, you will support clients in designing, sourcing, and optimizing their IT, cloud, and digital service environments. You will contribute to workstreams, support client relationships and sourcing strategies, and learn from experienced consultants.

This role is ideal for early-career professionals who combine an analytical mindset with an interest in sourcing and want to take on responsibility, gain client exposure, and develop 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

• Support client workstreams across sourcing and transformation programs covering IT, cloud, applications, digital operations, and managed services, including how AI changes service delivery and sourcing decisions.
• Support the development of sourcing strategies, business cases, and requirements, and contribute to RfX processes from preparation to evaluation and negotiation.
• Support vendor assessments and help evaluate 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, using approved tools, validating outputs, and protecting confidential client information.
• Support workshops and help present clear, concise recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to structured analyses and high-quality deliverables, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• 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

• 1-3 years of experience in management or technology consulting, technology sourcing, IT strategy, vendor/contract management, or a related field – or relevant internships or project experience.
• Initial exposure to sourcing or transformation initiatives, such as requirements definition, RfX development, supplier evaluation, commercial modelling, or contract negotiations, is beneficial.
• Basic understanding of IT operations, cloud concepts, digital services, and modern delivery models.
• Ability to translate technical topics into clear business recommendations, with support from experienced colleagues.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly with C-level executives, supported by experienced colleagues.
• Willingness to learn from experienced consultants.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field.

MBA or another advanced degree desirable.

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job 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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