The Work

As an Energy Transportation & Logistics Strategy Senior Manager, you will:

Industry & Client Leadership

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to energy clients across upstream, midstream, downstream, chemicals, and commodity trading on transportation network strategy, third-party provider management, and logistics operating model design
• Help clients define and execute transportation strategies across ocean freight, truck, rail, and intermodal, including make-vs-buy decisions, modal mix optimization, carrier portfolio design, and logistics network restructuring
• Translate complex transportation challenges (freight cost volatility, carrier capacity constraints, port congestion, 3PL performance failures, and contract misalignment) into clear strategic options with quantified business cases
• Lead executive workshops, transportation network assessments, provider strategy reviews, and business case development with VP-level and C-suite stakeholders across Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial, Operations, and Procurement

Transportation Strategy & Network Design

• Lead transportation network design engagements: modal analysis, lane-level cost modeling, origin-to-destination optimization across ocean, rail, truck, and intermodal, and strategic network restructuring recommendations
• Develop carrier portfolio strategies that balance cost, capacity, reliability, and risk across ocean carriers, Class I and short-line rail, over-the-road trucking, heavy haul and specialized carriers, and intermodal service providers
• Advise clients on port and terminal strategy: port selection, berth access and allocation, terminal operator relationships, dwell time reduction, and port congestion mitigation
• Design freight sourcing strategies and support RFP development, carrier evaluation, contract negotiation, and rate benchmarking across all transportation modes
• Build freight spend analytics frameworks and transportation benchmarks that give clients visibility into where they are overpaying, underperforming, or exposed

Third-Party Provider Strategy & Management

• Develop 3PL, ocean carrier, port operator, and terminal provider strategies: scope definition, make-vs-buy analysis, provider segmentation, relationship model design, and performance governance frameworks
• Design provider management operating models that define roles, responsibilities, performance metrics, escalation paths, and contract structures across the full provider ecosystem
• Lead 3PL and carrier performance transformation programs: diagnostics, root cause analysis, improvement roadmaps, and governance redesign to convert underperforming provider relationships into competitive advantages
• Advise on transportation contract strategy: structure, duration, flexibility provisions, performance incentives, volume commitments, and risk-sharing mechanisms across ocean, rail, and truck contracts
• Support provider selection processes for major transportation and logistics outsourcing decisions, including RFP design, proposal evaluation, and commercial negotiation support

Delivery & Team Leadership

• Lead consulting teams and transportation strategy programs from diagnostic through implementation, managing quality, timeline, and client relationships across complex multi-workstream engagements
• Manage senior client stakeholders across Logistics, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations, translating transportation strategy into decisions that those stakeholders can own and execute
• Mentor and develop Managers and Consultants; build the transportation strategy talent base within the SC&E Energy practice
• Shape Accenture's market-facing point of view on energy transportation strategy through published research, industry forums, and client-ready intellectual property

Business Development

• Own a meaningful portion of the practice's commercial pipeline; originate, develop, and lead transportation strategy opportunities across the Energy portfolio
• Leverage your network across logistics and transportation functions at energy companies, ocean carriers, port operators, rail carriers, and 3PL providers to identify and advance commercial opportunities
• Bring transportation sector credentials, provider ecosystem relationships, and market intelligence into competitive pursuits
• Drive growth of Accenture's Energy Transportation & Logistics Strategy practice through account expansion and new client origination

Travel Requirements:

Travel is required for this role and could vary up to 80%

Here's What You Need

• Minimum of 8 years of combined industry and consulting experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain, including meaningful exposure to executive-level client or stakeholder relationships and multi-modal transportation strategy.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation strategy, logistics network design, freight sourcing, or third-party provider management across two or more modes: ocean/marine, truck, or rail
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in or advising energy sector clients: upstream, midstream, downstream, chemicals, commodity trading, or adjacent asset-intensive industries
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years' work experience)

Bonus Points If You Have

• Demonstrated commercial track record: experience originating or leading new client engagements in transportation strategy, carrier management, or logistics network design
• Multi-modal depth: hands-on expertise across at least two of: ocean freight (liner or tanker), Class I rail, over-the-road trucking, or heavy/specialized transport, plus working knowledge of port and terminal operations
• Third-party provider strategy experience: 3PL selection and governance, ocean carrier contract strategy, port operator management, or major transportation outsourcing decisions
• A track record of delivering transportation strategy, network optimization, carrier management, or logistics operating model programs with clear commercial impact
• Experience leading senior client or stakeholder engagements across Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or Commercial functions

Additional experience we value:

• Ocean freight: liner shipping dynamics, tanker chartering, freight rate forecasting, port congestion analysis, IMO regulatory impact (MARPOL, CII), and carrier alliance structures
• Rail: Class I carrier relationships, rail contract structures (confidential contracts, volume incentives), unit train operations, intermodal strategy, and short-line rail integration
• Truck: over-the-road carrier strategy, dedicated vs. common carrier models, spot vs. contract rate management, heavy haul and specialized transport for energy equipment and materials
• Port and terminal strategy: port selection criteria, terminal operator evaluation, berth allocation, dwell time and port cost benchmarking, and port congestion mitigation
• Freight analytics and technology: TMS selection and implementation, freight spend analytics, carrier performance dashboards, control tower design, and digital freight platforms
• Energy-specific logistics: crude-by-rail, refined products distribution, LNG truck/rail transport, frac sand and oilfield equipment logistics, chemical distribution
• Logistics contract strategy: RFP design, carrier evaluation scorecards, contract negotiation, rate benchmarking, and fuel surcharge management
• APICS CLTD, CPIM, or CSCP certification; MBA or advanced degree in supply chain, logistics, or a quantitative field
• Energy transition logistics: clean fuel distribution, hydrogen logistics, biofuels supply chain, offshore wind marine logistics

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 10/13/2026.

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:

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Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000
Colorado $94,400 to $253,800
District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300
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New York $87,400 to $293,800
New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800
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Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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