Engineering Advisory Expert

Accenture•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
Ability to effectively manage and coach others
A collaborative mindset, are a team player
Proven ability to work creatively and אנליטיקלי in a problem-solving environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 8 years' work experience). If Associate’s degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience.
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
Industrial or engineering degree is preferred

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