Practice Sales Director - Cloud & Infrastructure Services

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at Job DescriptionThe CIS Practice Sales Specialist is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving profitable growth for Cloud, Infrastructure, and related services across a defined set of strategic accounts or territories. The role owns end‑to‑end sales responsibility—from pipeline creation and deal shaping to order booking (OB), revenue realisation, and gross margin outcomes—while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.The Practice Specialist operates in a consultative, specialist‑led sales model, closely partnering with Account Executives, Solution Architects, Delivery, and Industry teams to sell outcome‑led CIS solutions (Cloud, Infrastructure Modernisation, Digital Workplace, Managed Services, AI DC, etc.).Key ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & Deal ShapingAct as a client‑facing CIS Practice Specialist, engaging CXOs, IT heads, and infrastructure leaders.Shape and influence large, complex deals with multi‑tower CIS scope.Lead solution positioning, value articulation, and commercials, supported by solution teams.Identify whitespace opportunities within existing accounts and expand wallet share.Solution & Portfolio LeadershipPosition CIS offerings including (but not limited to): Cloud & Infrastructure ModernisationHybrid / Multi‑Cloud Managed ServicesDigital Workplace & End‑User ServicesData Centre, Network & Infrastructure ServicesEmerging areas such as AI Data Centres and ObservabilityTranslate client business challenges into integrated, outcome‑led CIS solutions rather than point services.Internal Collaboration & GovernancePartner with Account teams, Delivery, Finance, Legal, and Pricing for deal closure.Drive internal governance approvals (pricing, risk, commercial reviews).Ensure strong handover from sales to delivery with clear scope, assumptions, and success metrics.Performance Measures (KPIs)Team Revenue, and Gross Margin targetsDeal quality (margin, risk profile, commercial robustness)Contribution to strategic and large‑deal pursuitsClient satisfaction and repeat businessExperience & QualificationsExperience12–18+ years of experience in IT Services, with a strong focus on CIS / Infrastructure / Cloud services sales or solution‑led growth rolesTrack record of closing large, complex enterprise dealsExperience working with global or large regional accountsSkills & CapabilitiesDeep understanding of Cloud, Infrastructure, and Managed Services economicsStrong consultative and solution‑selling skillsCommercial acumen across pricing, margin, and contractual structuresExecutive‑level communication and stakeholder managementHigh independence, ownership, and accountabilityBehavioural ExpectationsGrowth‑oriented, ownership mindsetClient‑first and outcome‑drivenStrong pipeline and forecast disciplineEffective collaborator across sales, solutioning, and delivery teams͏The expected compensation for this role ranges from $200,000.00 to $280,000.00.Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention.