A&D SC&E Leader

THE PRACTICE:

This role will align to the US A&D practice.  Our A&D practice helps Aerospace & Defense companies address key business challenges and leverage Accenture’s reinvention and transformation capabilities across Consulting and Operations to deliver business outcomes.

THE WORK:

• You will support our clients across the US A&D practice to address their issues related to:
• Operating Model Strategy for Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing functions in support of Aerospace & Defense product development
• Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing Network Strategy and Design to optimize how things are designed, where they are sourced, where they are made, and where they are going.
• Supply Chain, Engineering, and Digital Factory Strategy – Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management, Industry 4.0, IoT platform, artificial intelligence, machine learning, prescriptive maintenance, connected devices, connected workers, blockchain, etc.

You will spot, isolate, and solve supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing problems using your skills in:

• Engineering design, product development processes, and Product Lifecyle Management
• Operating model architecture – people, process, technology
• Manufacturing Process Excellence – Planning/Scheduling, Routing Optimization, Manufacturing Execution projects
• Supply Chain – supplier management, supplier performance management, supply chain quality.
• Analytics – ability to apply AI/analytics to improve A&D product development processes in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

You will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to:

• Lead teams (5-100), with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge
• Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth.
• Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working on Aerospace & Defense supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing improvement initiatives
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience related to new technology (Digital Thread / Twin, PLM, Robotic Process Automation, IoT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an external consulting role

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Tier 1 strategy consulting firm experience
• Aerospace & Defense work experience (minimum 10 years of experience)

• Experience with PLM, MES/MOM systems and IoT platforms
• Ability to support both client sales origination and project delivery.
• Ability to effectively manage and coach others.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Excellent leadership, management, and relationship building skills.
• A collaborative mindset, are a team player.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/19/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $338,300
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
Connecticut $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Ohio $122,700 to $270,600
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200