Management Consulting Manager - Energy

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Consulting Manager to drive impactful consulting engagements in the energy sector. This role requires a deep understanding of energy industry trends and the ability to deliver innovative solutions that address complex business challenges. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships with senior clients, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. This dynamic position offers opportunities to influence significant projects and contribute to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience in the energy sector, focusing on trends and business models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a consulting background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consulting engagements to solve clients' challenges in the energy sector.
• Build trusted client relationships and support business development efforts.

Skills

Energy industry trends

Energy value chain understanding

Consulting frameworks

Problem-solving skills

Relationship building

Technology integration

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Consulting software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Role: Management Consulting Manager

Location:London

Career Level:CL7 - Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” –Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

In the UK, Accenture partners with leading energy firms. As companies balance the traditional role of providing the world with secure, affordable energy with the transition to low-carbon solutions, they are rethinking their business and operational models. This includes optimising the management of upstream and downstream assets, integrating AI into operations, and driving sustainability in a cost-effective manner that positions them for future success. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more of our clients are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments.

As an Energy Consulting Manager, you will:

There will never be a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why people love it here. Here are just a few typical responsibilities:

• Deliver successful consulting engagements to address our clients’ biggest challenges. Drive lasting and distinctive outcomes and value in fields such as the following for our Energy clients:

• Value case and value management

• Operating model design and transformation

• Cost & productivity improvement

• Net zero transition

• Analytics and big data

• Digital core transformation

• Risk & Regulatory compliance

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and thorough analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little management oversight

• Drive a thorough and structured approach to solving business problems

• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs and styles

• Enable and support business development and sales, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of our firm to our clients

• Support the leadership to run Accenture’s business (including cost management, contract management) with focus and integrity

• Take accountability for developing offerings within the Energy Practice. Play a key role in driving the growth agenda for clients

• Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative and productive information, insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant strategy topic and drive improved market presence in external forums

• Develop and manage within high performing multidisciplinary Consulting teams, leading by example, actively mentoring others and contributing to performance management and recruitment activities

• Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion change that brings value to the business.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• An excellent understanding and passion about the Energy industry trends and business models

• Good understanding of Energy value chain (e.g. Upstream, Downstream, Integrated Gas)

• Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends, including, emerging trends, and services

• Proven experience in the energy industry, either through direct industry roles or within a consulting capacity

• Strong background in implementing asset integrity management programs to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

• Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with recognized consulting frameworks and techniques; experience of research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication techniques

• Proven track record of building and sustaining lasting relationships with decision makers across leading organisations in the sector

• An appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ sophisticated business problems; comfort operating as the bridge between business and technology

• Familiarity with at least some of the core technology platforms in use in the industry

• Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand sophisticated issues and develop creative solutions

• Ability to comfortably multi-task and engage on different projects and activities concurrently in challenging and often ambiguous circumstances

• Ability to be at ease with ambiguity and see opportunities through innovative thinking

• Proven presentation skills, personal impact, and charisma to lead large-scale, senior meetings, presentations and workshops supported by first class written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate sophisticated problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner

Set yourself apart:

• Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment

• Proven track record to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

• Desire to work in a dynamic environment and constantly evolving industry

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytical and dynamic problem solver and great problem-solving skills

• Strong Project management skills

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

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