Manager, Technology Strategy Consulting

Accenture PLC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC seeks a seasoned Manager in Technology Strategy to lead engagements for energy and cross-industry clients. You will drive strategic technology initiatives, blueprint roadmaps, and executive deliverables while mentoring teams and fostering senior-client relationships.

You will facilitate workshops, develop business cases, and leverage AI tools to accelerate research and analysis. Travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Minimum 5 years in technology strategy, transformation, architecture, operating model, or related areas.
• Minimum 5 years developing technology strategies or roadmaps.
• Minimum 2 years leading teams, workshops, and strategic recommendations.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-suite, defining strategy at the intersection of technology and business.
• Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise.
• Shape the role of technology in business strategies to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Lead technology architecture assessments and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Develop executive-level deliverables including technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Build relationships with senior clients and develop C-suite relationships.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Technology strategy

Technology transformation

Technology architecture

Operating model strategy

M&A technology integration

Technology value realization

Leadership and coaching

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

AI tools

Job description

We Are:

Technology Strategy, and we design and execute industry-relevant reinventions that allow organizations to realize exceptional business value from technology. Our vision is to become the world’s leading advisors in harnessing technology and innovation as a force to reinvent and improve every business. Our mission is to help client business executives disrupt their industry and utilize technology to capture market share.

Technology Strategy leverages deep business expertise combined with technology know-how, empowering clients to be more competitive by leading initiatives that unlock value and drive growth. We enable leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help our clients disrupt their markets through creating strategies across operating model, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies such as GenAI, rethinking business models for growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

You Are:

An expert at advising clients on technology strategies to achieve their vision and operational goals. You have an abundance of energy and drive, resilience, and a passion for collaborating with senior executives. You love continual learning and are intrigued by new challenges. You have a flair for breaking down complex issues into logical parts and constructing analyses driving actionable recommendations. You’ve got top notch communication and leadership skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams.

In Technology Strategy You Will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the C-suite, defining strategy at the intersection of technology and business.
• Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise.
• Shape the role of technology in business strategies to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities through assessment of current technology capabilities and investments.
• Define technology transformation strategies, target-state architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives.
• Develop operating models and business cases leveraging emerging and disruptive technologies.
• Lead technology architecture assessments and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to create practical transformation plans across applications, infrastructure, platforms, and data.
• Lead the creation of thought leadership and market-relevant insights on technology strategy and innovation.
• Pressure-test assumptions made by leadership teams, including AI-generated insights.
• Validate AI-assisted analysis with logic, experience, and domain knowledge.
• Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, modeling, and scenario analysis.

As a Manager You Will:

• Manage a single project or major workstream, driving overall team deliverables while supervising and mentoring team members.
• Lead technology strategy, architecture assessment, blueprinting, and roadmap engagements for Energy industry clients.
• Develop executive-level deliverables including technology strategies, transformation roadmaps, business cases, and target-state blueprints.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients and begin developing C-suite relationships while serving as a trusted advisor.
• Facilitate executive workshops and stakeholder discussions to align on technology vision and transformation priorities.
• Drive results and gain consensus for action while navigating complex client environments.
• Coach and develop junior team members through active mentorship and leadership.
• Support business development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and SOW creation.
• Drive thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts.
• Travel as needed.

Here’s What You Need:

• Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Technology strategy
  • Technology transformation
  • Technology architecture
  • Operating model strategy
  • M&A technology integration
  • Technology value realization and cost optimization
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing business cases, technology strategies, or transformation roadmaps.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading teams, facilitating workshops, and developing strategic recommendations.
• Experience developing technology architecture blueprints, target-state strategies, or transformation roadmaps.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline.

Bonus Points If:

• Experience serving Energy industry clients.
• Experience with Technology Architecture Blueprint & Roadmap Definition.
• Experience conducting technology architecture assessments and defining future-state architectures.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Comfortable using AI tools for research, synthesis, and analysis.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and apply sound judgment.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop junior team members.
• Experience developing practical technology transformation roadmaps and implementation strategies.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Annual Salary Range British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $125,950 to $236,000