Accenture

Strategy Manager or Senior Manager--Energy Industry

Accenture • $120K — $150K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in strategic consulting within the energy sector, especially Downstream, LNG, or Fuels Retail.
  • Strong strategic industry knowledge in upstream oil and gas with a proven record of strategic initiatives.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Energy Management relevant to the position.
  • Deep familiarity with downstream refining processes and optimization strategies.
  • Expertise in LNG value chain, including liquefaction and shipping economics.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic consulting projects using hypothesis-led problem solving.
  • Develop business model strategies that define operational focuses and margin assessments.
  • Conduct market analyses to derive actionable insights for clients.
  • Design optimal operating models including governance and key processes.
  • Create transformation strategies with clear roadmaps and risk management frameworks.
  • Develop value realization frameworks to track KPIs and measurable outcomes.
  • Lead cross-functional teams on projects that integrate digital, sustainability, and technology innovations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of strategic innovation in the energy industry.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse teams across consulting disciplines.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and methodologies for problem-solving.
  • Potential for career advancement in a high-impact role within a leading firm.
Full Job Description
You Are:

Passionate about leveraging innovation and design thinking to drive strategic transformation, particularly within the Energy Industry. Enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across consulting to develop insightful, strategic solutions for complex business challenges. A strategic thinker with a focus on fundamentally reshaping client operations through forward-looking strategies and impactful solutions. Adept at understanding the broader business context and crafting actionable strategies that address our clients' most pressing issues.

The Work:
  • Strategic consulting: Hypothesis-led problem solving; clear prioritization amid ambiguity.
  • Business Model Strategy: Define where-to-play/how-to-win; assess margin pools and integration choices.
  • Competitor & Market Analysis: Convert benchmarks and cost curves into actionable insights.
  • Operating Model Design: Governance, decision rights, spans/layers, and key processes.
  • Transformation Strategy: Build sequenced roadmaps with value backlogs, stage gates, and risk controls.
  • Value Realization: Develop value trees, KPIs, baselines, and track measurable benefits.
  • AI & Digital Adoption: Apply AI, automation, and analytics to accelerate decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Management: Craft sharp "so what" narratives that drive executive alignment and decisions.
  • Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams across strategy, digital, sustainability, and technology.


We are ideally seeking people local to Houston, or a desire to relocate to the greater Houston area. We may consider applicants from other cities who posses the right skillset.

Here's What You Need:
  • Minimum of 5 Years of Experience: Proven experience in the energy sector, particularly in Downstream, LNG, or Fuels Retail, with a focus on strategic consulting, strategy development, and process optimization.
  • Strategic Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in upstream oil and gas, including a strong understanding of market trends, strategic issues, and competitive dynamics, with a track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
  • Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Engineering, or Energy Management.


Industry Experience
  • Downstream Refining: Production optimization, process engineering, vendor management, refining configuration, crack spreads, turnarounds.
  • LNG: End-to-end value chain fluency (liquefaction, shipping, gas), contract structures, indexation (JKM/TTF/HH), and portfolio/shipping economics.
  • Fuels Retail: Network models (COCO/CODO/Dealer), site economics, pricing and loyalty, wet-stock control, and retail operations.


Bonus Points If:
  • You are Houston based, or open to relocating to the greater Houston area, as this is the Energy Hub for Accenture in the Americas.
  • Senior Industry Relationships: Established connections with senior executives and decision-makers within North American upstream or downstream oil and gas operators, contributing to your ability to influence and drive strategic discussions.
  • Comprehensive Industry Insight: In-depth knowledge of the upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain, with experience in strategic planning and advisory roles.
  • Advanced Degree: A Master's or other advanced degree in a related field, further enhancing your strategic acumen and industry expertise.

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
NASDAQ
ACN
* Ladders Estimates

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