A&D SC&E Leader

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

2d•$112,900 - $338,300•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will align to the US A&D practice. Our A&D practice helps Aerospace & Defense companies address key business challenges and leverage Accenture’s reinvention and transformation capabilities across Consulting and Operations to deliver business outcomes. You will support our clients across the US A&D practice to address their issues related to: Operating Model Strategy for Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing functions in support of Aerospace & Defense product development. Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing Network Strategy and Design to optimize how things are designed, where they are sourced, where they are made, and where they are going. Supply Chain, Engineering, and Digital Factory Strategy – Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management, Industry 4.0, IoT platform, artificial intelligence, machine learning, prescriptive maintenance, connected devices, connected workers, blockchain, etc. You will spot, isolate, and solve supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing problems using your skills in: Engineering design, product development processes, and Product Lifecyle Management. Operating model architecture – people, process, technology. Manufacturing Process Excellence – Planning/Scheduling, Routing Optimization, Manufacturing Execution projects. Supply Chain – supplier management, supplier performance management, supply chain quality. Analytics – ability to apply AI/analytics to improve A&D product development processes in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. You will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to: Lead teams (5-100), with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge. Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties. Support client sales origination and thought leadership development. Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth. Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live. Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years’ experience working on Aerospace & Defense supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing improvement initiatives
Minimum of 8 years’ experience related to new technology (Digital Thread / Twin, PLM, Robotic Process Automation, IoT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.)
Minimum of 1 year experience in an external consulting role

Nice To Haves

Tier 1 strategy consulting firm experience
Aerospace & Defense work experience (minimum 10 years of experience)
Experience with PLM, MES/MOM systems and IoT platforms
Ability to support both client sales origination and project delivery
Ability to effectively manage and coach others
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Excellent leadership, management, and relationship building skills
A collaborative mindset, are a team player
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

Responsibilities

Lead teams (5-100), with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge
Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties
Support client sales origination and thought leadership development
Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth
Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live