Partners in Performance - Performance Strategy Senior Principal

Accenture • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Strategy Senior Principal role is part of Partners in Performance, a global management consulting firm and Accenture team focused on improving human and organizational performance. The role provides overall, on-site team leadership, usually across multiple teams at one site, and works closely with clients to deliver operational improvements that are embedded and sustained. The Senior Principal supports and coaches client Business Improvement leaders and managers and mentors and develops colleagues.

The role maintains a generalist portfolio of engagements and works across settings ranging from city offices to remote industrial sites. It involves influencing stakeholders from C-level executives through operational management and frontline employees, while remaining focused on tangible results. Depending on the project, the role may also support capital-project design and management and the development and execution of energy-transition plans. On-site travel is approximately 80% of the role, and work may take place in hazardous or remote environments such as mines, oil rigs, and factories.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience.
• At least 7 years of blue-chip, generalist consulting experience in a Tier 1 consulting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence C-level and operational management.
• Exceptional logical reasoning and the ability to prioritize effectively to achieve rapid, sustained gains.

Nice To Haves

• Natural Resources industry experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively; on-site travel is approximately 80% of the role.
• Experience on mining, heavy-industry, or construction sites.
• Analytics experience, including Excel and general mathematics.
• Experience delivering results-based engagements with proven, lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site leadership, typically across multiple teams at a single site.
• Support and coach client Business Improvement leaders and managers to promote consistent practices and embed improvements.
• Mentor and develop people, serving as an inspiring development leader.
• Collect and analyze operational data using proprietary methods and tools.
• Develop and quantify strategies to optimize organizational operations and implement them in close partnership with client workforces, from the C-suite to frontline employees.
• Coach clients frequently and promptly so data and KPIs are interpreted and used effectively to manage operations.
• Model high safety standards in potentially hazardous and remote work settings.
• For select projects, support the design and management of capital projects and build and execute energy-transition plans.
• Deliver tangible, lasting operational results and maintain a focus on the sustainability of improvements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Career development support from a Development Leader and Capability Management Team

What This Job Offers

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