Technology Strategy Consultant – Accenture UK & Ireland

Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle

Industry Experience: Energy, Chemical, Natural Resources.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us. – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Responsibilities

• Manage single projects or major workstreams, driving overall team deliverables while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients that extend beyond individual projects, including beginning to develop C‑suite relationships.
• Drive collaboration and teaming with the client, while serving as a trusted advisor to define strategy at the intersection of technology and business.
• Articulate a compelling technology vision, informed by industry / functional expertise.
• Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share.
• Identify and prioritise value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint.
• Shape strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations.
• Develop value and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies to support executive decision making for investment in proposed transformation roadmaps, aligned with client’s strategic planning cycles.
• Lead the creation of well‑articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market‑relevant technology strategy.
• Identify and advance ideas for new business opportunities.
• Support business development and build understanding of how to architect and position proposals and SoWs.
• Facilitate to drive results and gain consensus for action – be able to address difficult client conversations and engage senior client stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience across our key Resource Groups: Energy, Chemicals & Natural Resources, including Oil & Gas, Energy, Sustainability, Mining, Metals, Nuclear and Forest Products.
• Work within or across one of the architectural domains; Business, Application, Data and Technology.
• Strong desire to work in technology‑driven business transformation and curiosity around opportunities and threats posed by innovation and industry convergence.
• Knowledge of and passion for key technology advancements, trends and disciplines including cloud, AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR and sustainable IT.
• Relevant experience with large‑scale digital and/or technology transformations.
• Specialist knowledge of industry operations, dynamics and trends in one or more of the following industries: oil & gas, chemicals.
• Intellectual capacity to develop creative and breakthrough solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem‑solving excellence. Equally comfortable in the role of business or technology strategist.
• First‑class written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical and impactful manner.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to synthesize information and bring a message forward.
• Proven success in leading and contributing to a team‑oriented environment.
• Leadership qualities: the ability to easily establish trust‑based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Drive: enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determination and optimism.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).

What’s In It For You

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extended benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Strategic Management Services

Application Deadline

Ongoing.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role if a suitable candidate is found.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.