Accenture · 10 hours ago
Strategy Manager or Senior Manager - Utilities Industry aligned
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $253K/yr
5+ years expAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments, and organizations build their digital core and optimize operations. They are seeking a Strategy Manager or Senior Manager to drive strategic transformation within the Utilities industry by developing client relationships, leading initiatives, and crafting actionable strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Develop and sustain strategic relationships with clients in the Utilities, serving as a key advisor to understand and address their strategic business needs and industry challenges
Drive and oversee strategic initiatives, leading teams to deliver high-impact solutions in exploration, production, and operations, with a focus on aligning solutions with clients’ long-term strategic objectives
Offer deep industry insights and strategic analysis assessing market dynamics, operational trends, and technological innovations to inform and shape client strategies
Collaborate with clients to craft and implement forward-thinking strategies that enhance operational efficiency, optimize costs, and elevate production capabilities within the Utilities industry
Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and high performance, while ensuring the delivery of impactful and strategic consulting solutions
Develop and present strategic insights, recommendations, and progress reports to senior client stakeholders, effectively communicating the value and impact of strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy consulting, industry strategy, or a related advisory role
Demonstrated strategy consulting skillset, including business case development, financial modeling, market analysis, and executive-level presentation creation
Utilities industry experience, with exposure to one or more of the following areas: Transmission & Distribution, Power Generation (conventional, nuclear, or renewables), Energy Retail & Customer Operations, Renewables and clean energy programs
Strong understanding of utility industry challenges, such as load growth and large-load demand, cost optimization, grid reliability and resiliency, regulatory environments, and customer bill affordability
Proven ability to operate in senior, client-facing roles, engaging executives and influencing strategic direction
Experience contributing to or leading thought leadership and point-of-view development
Educational background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline
Preferred
Established relationships with senior leaders at electric, gas, or multi-utility companies, supporting your ability to influence and drive strategic conversations
Experience across multiple parts of the utilities value chain, with a strong understanding of how generation, T&D, retail/customer operations, and renewables intersect
Hands-on experience leveraging data, analytics, or AI (including GenAI) to inform strategy, improve decision-making, or drive measurable utility outcomes
Master's degree or other advanced education in a related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability coverage
A 401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Accenture
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6MKey Investors
Youth Business International
2018-10-01Grant· $6M
2001-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Laue
CEO and Senior Managing Director of Accenture Digital Inside Sales
Aditya Tandon
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