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Accenture · 21 hours ago

Utilities Power Generation Principal Director

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$163K/yr - $434K/yr

12+ years exp

Accenture's Utility Industry, Power Generation Practice is focused on delivering innovative solutions to the largest electric utilities for a sustainable planet. The Utilities Power Generation Principal Director will lead transformation programs for nuclear generation clients, shape market strategies, and mentor talent within the industry.

Business Information SystemsConstructionConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructureManagement ConsultingOutsourcing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior industry authority—shaping Accenture’s point of view on nuclear generation, influencing market strategy, and advising C-suite leaders on how to modernize operations, enhance fleet performance, and navigate regulatory, workforce, and technology shifts

Lead large-scale transformation programs for nuclear generation clients, orchestrating multidisciplinary teams across strategy, operations, digital, and technology to design and deliver solutions that materially improve safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and plant performance

Build deep and recognized expertise in the Nuclear industry—contributing provocative thought leadership that shapes the market conversation and strengthens our brand

Define and drive enterprise-level architectures and operating models across nuclear work management, maintenance, outage execution, asset management, configuration control, and capital project delivery—ensuring alignment with industry standards, INPO guidance, and NRC expectations

Oversee complex functional design and integration initiatives, translating business and regulatory requirements into scalable digital applications, advanced analytics use cases, and modernized nuclear systems landscapes

Own executive client relationships, guiding senior decision makers, establishing joint transformation roadmaps, and serving as a trusted advisor on both long-term strategy and near-term operational challenges

Lead business development by shaping go-to-market strategies, crafting differentiated proposals, supporting account planning, and driving revenue growth within the Utilities & Energy portfolio

Mentor and develop talent, building the next generation of nuclear consulting practitioners, fostering a culture of technical rigor, safety focus, and delivery excellence, and serving as the senior sponsor for team performance and career development

Represent Accenture in the marketplace by contributing to thought leadership, industry forums, regulatory discussions, and partnerships with technology providers that accelerate innovation in nuclear generation

Qualification

Nuclear plant operationsEnterprise transformationNuclear work managementNuclear asset managementProject delivery frameworksClient-facing initiativesThought leadershipLeadership presenceMentoring talentCommunication skills

Required

12+ years of Power Generation experience, with significant depth in nuclear plant operations, engineering, maintenance, or fleet performance improvement, including recognized depth as either a thought leader or subject matter expert in the industry

8+ years advising or leading client-facing initiatives, including responsibility for strategy development, program leadership, or enterprise transformation

Deep expertise in nuclear work management (work planning, scheduling, maintenance strategies, work package development, and execution) with fluency across INPO processes and industry best practices

Strong knowledge of nuclear asset management, equipment reliability (ER), configuration management, and system health programs

Experience leading or advising Nuclear Capital Projects, including coordination among NSSS vendors, Owner/Operators, EPC/AE firms, and regulatory bodies

Proven experience with major project delivery frameworks—including integrated project schedules, PLM and configuration tools, construction management processes, document controls, and digital project oversight

Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, manage senior client stakeholders, and deliver high-impact outcomes with minimal oversight

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred (MBA, Engineering, or related field), OR equivalent work experience

Ability to travel as needed