Energy Industry Consulting Manager

Accenture•Austin, TX

3d•$80,400 - $293,800

About The Position

Accenture is hiring an experienced Energy industry professional to lead consulting and technology-enabled transformation engagements across Downstream, Midstream, and/or Retail Fuels. The role advises clients on operational improvement, business process optimization, digital transformation, and technology modernization, translating business strategy into practical initiatives that improve performance, optimize costs, modernize technology, and support sustainable growth. The manager leads complex programs and workstreams, overseeing scope, timelines, resources, financial tracking, risks, and executive reporting. The role develops business cases, transformation roadmaps, and value propositions; works across Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Data & AI, Song, and Operations; and builds client relationships while supporting business development and account growth. It also includes leading, coaching, and developing consulting teams. Houston is the preferred location, though candidates in other markets may be considered. Travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Energy industry experience, with demonstrated expertise in Downstream Refining/LNG, Midstream Operations, or Retail Fuels/Convenience Retail.
At least 5 years of experience in operational improvement, business transformation, asset management, supply chain, customer experience, digital transformation, or technology-enabled business initiatives.
Experience in management consulting, internal consulting, business advisory, corporate transformation, or an equivalent role, including assessing business challenges, developing recommendations, and driving outcomes.
Experience leading complex projects or workstreams, including planning, resource coordination, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and delivery execution.
Experience working with senior business stakeholders to assess operational or commercial challenges, define requirements, and develop actionable solutions.
Experience in business process improvement, operating model transformation, technology implementation, or operational performance optimization.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating across business, operations, technology, and other functional areas.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to manage teams and deliver results in complex environments.
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
Comfort working across operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments.
Ability to bridge field operations, engineering, and enterprise technology teams.
Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a management consulting firm or within an internal strategy, transformation, or advisory organization supporting Energy industry clients or business units.
Experience across multiple Energy segments, including Downstream, Midstream, Retail Fuels, LNG, or broader Energy value chain operations.
Experience with enterprise and industry technology platforms such as SAP, IBM Maximo, SCADA, pipeline management systems, POS, CRM, loyalty platforms, or related operational and commercial technologies.
Experience delivering transformation initiatives involving Data & AI, automation, digital operations, supply chain optimization, cost reduction, or customer experience improvement.
Experience developing business cases, transformation roadmaps, financial analyses, value propositions, and executive-level recommendations.
Experience identifying business development opportunities, supporting proposals, contributing to solution development, or expanding client relationships.
Strong executive communication, presentation, analytical, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams within a consulting, operational, or transformation environment.

Responsibilities

Lead management consulting and technology-enabled transformation engagements across Downstream, Midstream, and/or Retail Fuels.
Advise clients on operational improvement, business process optimization, digital transformation, and technology modernization.
Lead workstreams and complex programs, managing scope, timelines, resources, financial tracking, risk, and executive reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve asset performance, operational efficiency, customer experience, supply chain effectiveness, and profitability.
Develop business cases, transformation roadmaps, and value propositions aligned with clients’ strategic and financial objectives.
Collaborate across Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Data & AI, Song, and Operations to deliver integrated client solutions.
Build trusted client relationships, contribute to business development and proposal development, and identify account growth opportunities.
Lead, coach, and develop consulting teams while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery.