Accenture

Strategy Manager or Senior Manager--Energy Industry

Accenture • $120K — $150K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy sector, focusing on strategic consulting and process optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of upstream oil and gas market dynamics and trends.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Energy Management.
  • Experience in Downstream, LNG, or Fuels Retail is essential.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic consulting through hypothesis-led problem solving in ambiguous situations.
  • Define business models for market entry and competitive positioning.
  • Translate competitor benchmarks into strategic insights for decision-making.
  • Design governance and operational models to optimize decision rights and processes.
  • Create transformation roadmaps that align value delivery with risk management.
  • Develop key performance indicators and metrics to measure value realization.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in projects spanning strategy, technology, and sustainability.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in the energy industry's Houston hub with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.
  • Collaborative work environment with access to diverse teams across consulting.
  • Potential for advancement within a leading consultancy focused on strategy and transformation.
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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