GN I&E S&P Analytics Senior Analyst

Accenture; India; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Data Center Strategy Manager to lead end-to-end data center consulting engagements focused on capacity forecasting, site selection, and expansion strategies. You will optimize designs for power efficiency and sustainability while directing cross-functional teams across planning, finance, and engineering.

The role requires a visionary leader with deep DC technical expertise and strong business acumen to ensure clients achieve strategic superiority and operational

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center operations, strategy, or infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end consulting engagements from ideation to delivery.
• Lead evaluations for liquid cooling, 800G networking, and modular DC designs for AI/GPU workloads.
• Collaborate with finance/oper operations to build CapEx/OpEx models and RFPs.
• Oversee sustainability initiatives with PUE reductions and renewable integration.
• Manage a team of consultants and analysts; mentor on DC best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for supply chain, geopolitics, and resilience.
• Present strategies to executives with business impact and ROI.
• Mentor and develop future consultants through hiring and upskilling.
• Contribute to Accenture knowledge assets and industry events.

Skills

Data center ops

Strategic leadership

Hyperscaler experience

Vendor management

Financial modeling

DC architectures

Edge computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication/CS or related

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

DCIM tools

Power/thermal design tools

Job description

Accenture | Industry and Enterprise Software and Platforms

Role: Data Center Network Manager

Location:Gurgaon, Bangalore
Employment Type:Full-Time

About Us

Accenture is a leading technology consulting firm specializing in data center transformation and infrastructure optimization. We partner with hyperscalers, enterprises, and colocation providers to design scalable, efficient data center networks that support AI workloads, edge computing, and sustainable operations.

Job Summary

The Data Center Strategy Manager will lead end-to-end consulting services for clients' data center portfolios, guiding them through capacity forecasting, site selection, and expansion strategies. You will optimize client designs for power efficiency and sustainability while directing cross-functional teams to deliver multi-year execution roadmaps. This role requires a visionary leader blending technical expertise with business acumen to ensure clients achieve strategic superiority and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end consulting engagements from ideation to delivery, spanning strategy, operational transformation, and digital change management.
• Lead evaluations for new technologies like liquid cooling, 800G networking, and modular DC designs to support AI/GPU workloads.
• Collaborate with clients’ finance, operations, and engineering teams to create CapEx/OpEx models, ROI analyses, and vendor RFPs for DC builds and upgrades.
• Oversee sustainability initiatives, targeting PUE reductions, renewable energy integration, and compliance with global carbon regulations.
• Manage a team of strategic consultants and analysts, mentoring on DC best practices and fostering innovation in edge and hyperscale environments.
• Conduct risk assessments for supply chain, geopolitics, and resilience, recommending strategies for multi-region redundancy.
• Present strategies to executive leadership and board, translating technical roadmaps into business impacts like TCO savings and uptime guarantees.
• Mentor, coach, and develop future consultants through hiring, training, and upskilling efforts, building and inspiring high-performing diverse teams.
• Contribute to Accenture’s knowledge assets, white papers, and represent the practice at key events and industry bodies as a thought leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in data center operations, strategy, or infrastructure, with 5+ years in leadership roles at hyperscalers, colocation providers, or operators.

Preferred Skills

• Proven track record managing DC portfolios valued at $500M+ in assets.
• Deep expertise in DC metrics (PUE, WUE), architectures (spine-leaf, DCI), and tools (DCIM like Nlyte, Sunbird).
• Experience with major vendors (e.g., Schneider, Vertiv, Arista, NVIDIA) and standards (Uptime Institute Tier certifications, LEED).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling (Excel, Tableau) and project management (e.g., PMP or Agile).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for C-level presentations.
• Awareness of emerging technologies—AI, GenAI, Edge, Analytics, Cloud—and ability to drive their adoption in next-generation data centres.
• Expertise in AI data center consulting demands (e.g., high-density racks, RDMA fabrics).
• Knowledge of edge DC strategies and liquid immersion cooling (preferable).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Science or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in data center operations, strategy, or infrastructure, with 5+ years in leadership roles at hyperscalers, colocation providers, or operators.

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