Chemicals Strategy Manager

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We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries.

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Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization's total enterprise reinvention.

You Are :

A strategic thinking chemical practitioner who combines deep consulting capabilities with extensive experience in the chemicals industry.

You know that the industry is on the brink of profound change, and that epic disruption is bringing new opportunities for those ready to seize them-and you want to be a part of it! You have a true methodology background in strategy consulting - from cost take out to operating model design to innovation strategies, so you're ready to come in and make an impact from day one.

You also have a solid business development background that equips you to sell Your not-so-secret talent? Drawing on your combined chemical industry and consulting prowess and innovation-first thinking to guide clients on how they can reinvent their business.

Ideally, you've honed these skills at a competitor consulting company with similar industry practices, so you're comfortable interacting with client C-level execs and with our execs to "win" projects.

You're also seeking to improve your practice, to apply your practice go-to-market strategy, and to be an integrator of Accenture's businesses as you help leadership shape projects and deals.

The Work :

• Help Accenture grow profitably at new and current clients by architecting and defining the value for transformational change.
• Liaise with client executives at the business and functional levels to establish the client's problem and structure the engagement.
• Utilize chemical industry and functional skills to provide structure to ambiguous business problems. Demonstrate thought leadership, strategic thinking and attention to detail in developing creative solutions to complex problem
• Solve complex, high-value business problems and guide teams through the problem solving process .
• Plan, organize, and lead projects and workstreams, conduct and guide analyses, review work products and ensure high quality of client deliverables
• Guide cross-functional teams through project life cycle
• Check in regularly with clients to confirm Accenture is delivering on outcomes and meeting client expectations. Anticipate and offset client concerns, and be ready to have tough conversations with clients-for example, about delivery constraints or not getting needed client inputs.
• Contribute to the knowledge base of Accenture and the Chemicals business by developing and improving frameworks and methodologies
• Work with Accenture leadership to set the strategic direction for the practice and play a key role in carrying out the strategy.
• Build deep expertise in your client's industry and advocate for your relevance in it.
• Serve as the trusted go-to advisor for senior clients and as a mentor to your team in building client trust and adapting to clients' style and needs.
• Lead and support new business development, follow on sales opportunities and marketing efforts to grow the chemicals business.
• Proactively participate in recruiting junior consultants, training them, and developing their careers.

Please note - we are hiring at the Manager and Senior Manager levels. We are open to hiring in most major cities across the US.

Here's What You Need :

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Science
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a management consultant with a significant portion of the experience focused on the chemical sector
• Minimum of 1-2 years of project management experience leading large, transformational change programs
• Deep industry expertise in chemicals e.g., specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, agro chemicals, food ingredients
• Top-notch verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS office suite e.g., MS PowerPoint, MS Excel

Bonus Points If :

• You have a Master's degree in Business or advanced degree in Engineering or Science
• You have 2-3 years' experience working in a chemicals company
• You have strong relationships with C-level executives in the industry
• You have specific expertise in corporate or business unit strategy, M&A, or a functional area such as commercial (Sales and Marketing, pricing), supply chain, procurement, manufacturing or R&D

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 in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $86,500 to $253,000

Colorado $86,500 to $253,000

District of Columbia $86,500 to $253,000

New York $86,500 to $253,000

Maryland $86,500 to $253,000

Washington $86,500 to $253,000

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About Accenture :

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading

businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their

operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at

speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 742,000 people serving

clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of

the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We

combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and Al with unmatched

industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to

deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across

Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities,

together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 3600 value, enable us

to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by

the 3600 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and

communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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