Partners in Performance - Performance Strategy Principal Director

Accenture • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Performance Strategy Principal Director is a senior strategy consulting leader in Accenture Strategy, focused on the Resources industry, particularly metals and mining. The role applies business strategy development, value architecture, and operating-model expertise to influence client agendas and address C-suite priorities at the intersection of business, technology, and operations. It requires a deep understanding of clients’ industries and the business options available amid global economic, technology, and social trends.

The role leads teams delivering business strategy solutions and data-driven insights to help Resources clients meet market and organizational needs and achieve strategic, financial, and operational goals. It also develops practical road maps for strategy execution, change management, process monitoring, and issue resolution. The Principal Director builds long-term client relationships, mentors junior Strategy team members, and contributes to Accenture’s standing as a thought leader.

Requirements

• 10 years of strategic advisory experience in Natural Resources, particularly metals and mining.
• 5 years in a similar senior-level role in professional services; strategic consulting firm experience is ideal.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence C-level and operational management.
• Exceptional logical reasoning and ability to prioritize ruthlessly to achieve and sustain rapid gains.
• Recent blue-chip generalist consulting experience at a T1 consulting firm.
• Experience delivering results-based engagements with proven, lasting impact.
• Genuine passion for sustainable results.
• Experience in metals and mining and other heavy-industry environments, including roster-schedule work.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ business environments and identify business options in the context of global economic, technology, and social trends.
• Lead teams delivering business strategy solutions to clients in the Resources industry, tailored to market and organizational needs.
• Lead teams in developing insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools.
• Develop practical road maps to help clients implement strategy, manage change, monitor processes, and address issues.
• Build client relationships and sustain Accenture’s role as a long-term trusted advisor and partner.
• Mentor junior Strategy team members and prepare them for greater responsibility.
• Continue developing expertise and reinforce Accenture’s reputation as a thought leader.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director