A&D SC&E Leader

Accenture; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior consultant for the US A&D practice to advance operating models across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing. You will drive network design, PLM/MES/MOM, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, leveraging AI and IoT to optimize product development.

You will lead diverse teams, coach colleagues, and help originate client opportunities. Travel is variable as required by client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Aerospace & Defense supply chain or manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• 8+ years related to new technology (Digital Thread / Twin, PLM, RPA, IoT, ML/AI, Blockchain).
• At least 1 year in an external consulting role.

Responsibilities

• Support US A&D clients on operating model strategy for supply chain, engineering and manufacturing.
• Design network strategy to optimize design, sourcing, production and distribution.
• Lead Product Lifecycle Management, MES/MOM, and digital factory initiatives.
• Drive AI/analytics to improve A&D product development, supply chain and manufacturing.
• Lead teams (5-100), coach others, and support client sales origination and thought leadership.

Skills

Supply chain

Engineering design

Manufacturing

AI/analytics

Leadership

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM

MES/MOM

IoT platforms

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $74 billion in FY26 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com .

THE PRACTICE:

This role will align to the US A&D practice. Our A&D practice helps Aerospace & Defense companies address key business challenges and leverage Accenture’s reinvention and transformation capabilities across Consulting and Operations to deliver business outcomes.

THE WORK:

• You will support our clients across the US A&D practice to address their issues related to:
• Operating Model Strategy for Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing functions in support of Aerospace & Defense product development
• Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing Network Strategy and Design to optimize how things are designed, where they are sourced, where they are made, and where they are going.
• Supply Chain, Engineering, and Digital Factory Strategy – Product Lifecycle Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Operations Management, Industry 4.0, IoT platform, artificial intelligence, machine learning, prescriptive maintenance, connected devices, connected workers, blockchain, etc.

You will spot, isolate, and solve supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing problems using your skills in:

• Engineering design, product development processes, and Product Lifecyle Management
• Operating model architecture – people, process, technology
• Manufacturing Process Excellence – Planning/Scheduling, Routing Optimization, Manufacturing Execution projects
• Supply Chain – supplier management, supplier performance management, supply chain quality.
• Analytics – ability to apply AI/analytics to improve A&D product development processes in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing.

You will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to:

• Lead teams (5-100), with diverse backgrounds skills and knowledge
• Effectively manage and coach others, collaborating with internal and external parties
• Support client sales origination and thought leadership development.
• Challenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growth.
• Drive a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working on Aerospace & Defense supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing improvement initiatives
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience related to new technology (Digital Thread / Twin, PLM, Robotic Process Automation, IoT, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, etc.)
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an external consulting role

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Tier 1 strategy consulting firm experience
• Aerospace & Defense work experience (minimum 10 years of experience)
• Experience with PLM, MES/MOM systems and IoT platforms
• Ability to support both client sales origination and project delivery.
• Ability to effectively manage and coach others.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Excellent leadership, management, and relationship building skills.
• A collaborative mindset, are a team player.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If associate degree, must have a minimum of 6 years’ work experience)

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