Accenture

Strategy Manager or Senior Manager--Energy Industry

Accenture • $120K — $150K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the energy sector with focus on strategic consulting.
  • Expertise in upstream oil and gas with a strong grasp of market dynamics.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Energy Management.
  • In-depth experience in downstream refining, LNG, or fuels retail operations.
  • Knowledge of AI, automation, and digital technologies in strategic context.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct strategic consulting and hypothesis-led problem solving.
  • Define business model strategy including market entry and competitive positioning.
  • Perform competitor and market analysis to derive actionable insights.
  • Design operating models focusing on governance and key processes.
  • Develop transformation strategies with sequenced roadmaps and risk controls.
  • Create value realization frameworks with KPIs and benefit tracking.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in strategy, digital, and sustainability projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector.
  • Collaborative environment with diverse teams across consulting disciplines.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities within a leading firm.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in AI and automation.
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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