Partners in Performance – Performance Strategy Senior Associate

Accenture•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Partners in Performance, part of Accenture, is a global management consulting firm focused on human performance and working alongside clients to deliver lasting impact. Senior Associates turn analysis and recommendations into business results by working with clients from the shop floor to the C-suite to implement improvements in areas such as process improvement, supply chain optimization, and back-office transformation. The position offers support and mentoring from colleagues and emphasizes hands-on delivery rather than simply producing reports or recommendations. The role is in the Americas business and involves extensive onsite client work, including at heavy-industry and construction-like sites. Travel is significant: the posting describes travel availability of approximately 70% and also cites onsite travel comprising approximately 80% of the role, including travel in the United States, Canada, and potentially other countries. Accenture states that compensation varies by location, role, skills, and experience; listed annual salary ranges for specified U.S. locations are $155,500 to $227,100. The posting also notes that applicants may be assessed for other Accenture opportunities based on business requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
Strong academic performance; the posting describes a distinction average in a Master’s degree or MBA as needed for the role.
Strong Excel and general math ability.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively; the posting cites approximately 70% travel and approximately 80% onsite travel.
Comfort working hands-on inside client businesses and at frontline, heavy-industry, or construction-like sites.
Dynamic, passionate approach and readiness to roll up sleeves.
Care about people and their development, including coaching.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Up to 6 years of commercial experience is described as desirable.
Natural resources industry experience.
Experience at mining, heavy-industry, or construction sites.
Analytics experience, including Excel and general math.
Community, sporting, and volunteering experience to include in the CV.

Responsibilities

Analyze client businesses and develop recommendations for improvement.
Work alongside clients to implement agreed recommendations and deliver measurable results.
Support client initiatives such as process improvement, supply chain optimization, and back-office transformation.
Work with client teams from frontline operations to the C-suite.
Coach and help develop people within client organizations.
Work onsite at client locations, including heavy-industry and construction-like sites.