Engineering Advisory Expert

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

6d•$138,800 - $434,000•Remote

About The Position

This role can sit anywhere in the US if it is near an Accenture Corporate Office. Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com. This role will align to the R&D Design & Engineering practice. R&D Design and Engineering professionals link engineering and product development spend to business value, unlocking new sources of growth for our clients. They operate at the core of our clients’ product and service value chains; fusing hardware, software, connectivity and cloud, coupled with supporting engineering systems, data and AI, to drive competitiveness while ensuring business results. Engineering Consultants define and design the end-state product engineering organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core engineering functions and the ability to start introducing software, analytics, and cloud into the products. The Engineering Consulting Senior Manager – Delivery Lead role is responsible for leading and delivering large‑scale engineering and digital transformation programs for Accenture’s Industry X clients. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, technology, and business transformation, with primary accountability for end‑to‑end delivery excellence, client outcomes, and team leadership. Senior Managers in this role are trusted client leaders who own complex delivery engagements, manage multi‑disciplinary teams, ensure commercial and operational rigor, and drive measurable business value across product development, engineering, manufacturing, and supporting engineering systems. You will support our clients across a broad range of industries to address their issues related to: Engineering transformations which optimize organization structure, new product development processes, R&D spend and product lifecycle management systems Digitizing the Engineering function with technologies like Digital Thread / Twin, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc. Zero-based product cost management through value analysis, value engineering and Design to Value assessments Product Strategies including Product as a Service, Platform Ecosystems and Sustainable Products Innovation Management and Product Portfolio Optimization balancing voice of customer and cost to serve You will work closely with our clients and internal teams to: Deliver programs focused on engineering transformation, including R&D modernization, product engineering, and digital engineering enablement Spot, isolate, and solve engineering problems using your skills in: Advanced analytics – Return on R&D costs, Product Cost, Business case models Should-cost modelling – Direct / COGS (incl. metals, plastics, electronics etc.) Operating model architecture – people, process technology Oversee implementation of engineering systems and platforms (e.g., PLM, engineering data, digital thread, analytics, cloud‑enabled engineering) Guide teams in designing future‑state engineering operating models, processes, and organizational structures Ensure alignment between engineering strategy, technology architecture, and execution realities You will be responsible for client delivery and program leadership: Lead end to end delivery of complex engineering consulting programs, from initiation through execution and stabilization Own delivery outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk, ensuring commitments are met or exceeded Serve as the primary client delivery lead, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders Translate client business and engineering objectives into executable delivery plans and operating model Drive resolution of delivery risks, dependencies, and issues in fast paced, multi-vendor environments You will be responsible for financial, commercial and contract management: Own engagement financials, including forecasting, margin management, and invoicing Manage contractual obligations, change control, and commercial governance Balance delivery rigor with flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs You will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to: Lead small (2-5) to large (20-40) sized teams, 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 Support proposal development, estimates, and functional scope definition for new work Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth Contribute to delivery standards, methodologies, and assets within Engineering Consulting Support account growth through delivery excellence, client trust, and identification of follow‑on opportunities Act as a role model for Accenture’s values, leadership expectations, and delivery discipline Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live Travel will be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience working on engineering improvement initiatives
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Fortune 500 company, contributing to a dynamic and high-performance work environment
Proven experience leading large, complex programs in engineering‑intensive environments
Strong background in product engineering, R&D, manufacturing, or engineering systems
Experience in one or more priority client Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Consumer Goods & Services, Medical Technology, High Tech, Industrial Equipment
Experience with Engineering systems and platforms such as: Aras, Dassault Systems, Microsoft Copilot, Oracle PLM, PTC, SAP PLM, Siemens
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 8 years' work experience). If Associate’s degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience. Industrial or engineering degree is preferred
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a consulting environment (Big 4 or global systems integrator preferred)
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methods
Demonstrated ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders
Experience owning program financials, delivery governance, and risk management
Experience delivering transformation involving PLM, digital thread, cloud, data, or AI-enabled engineering
Experience related to key technologies (Digital Thread / Twin, MBSE, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)
Previous engineering experience
Experience with large‑scale PLM implementations or transformations
Experience with CAD and PLM systems
Ability to effectively manage and coach others
A collaborative mindset, are a team player
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Responsibilities

Lead end to end delivery of complex engineering consulting programs, from initiation through execution and stabilization
Own delivery outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk, ensuring commitments are met or exceeded
Serve as the primary client delivery lead, building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Translate client business and engineering objectives into executable delivery plans and operating model
Drive resolution of delivery risks, dependencies, and issues in fast paced, multi-vendor environments
Own engagement financials, including forecasting, margin management, and invoicing
Manage contractual obligations, change control, and commercial governance
Balance delivery rigor with flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs
Lead small (2-5) to large (20-40) sized teams, 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
Support proposal development, estimates, and functional scope definition for new work
Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth
Contribute to delivery standards, methodologies, and assets within Engineering Consulting
Support account growth through delivery excellence, client trust, and identification of follow‑on opportunities
Act as a role model for Accenture’s values, leadership expectations, and delivery discipline
Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live