Network Transformation Lead for Telecom and Media AI

Accenture PLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a dynamic Senior Network Transformation Consultant to lead strategic network lifecycle initiatives across fiber, wireless, and cable domains. You will apply AI-enabled design and autonomous operations while engaging CTOs and Network Operations to craft actionable roadmaps and investment cases.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom consulting, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel up to 80%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience consulting for or working in the Communications & Media industry, with a focus on network / telecom clients
• Minimum of 3 years of experience advising on or delivering network transformation initiatives—spanning one or more phases of the network lifecycle (Design / Build / Operate)
• Experience across fiber/wireline, wireless (4G/5G, RAN), and/or cable networks, serving consumer and/or enterprise segments
• Experience applying AI, GenAI or agentic automation to network-led transformation—for example, AI-enabled design, intelligent deployment, autonomous/self-healing operations or next-generation NOCs
• Working knowledge of OSS (e.g., inventory, provisioning/activation, orchestration and service assurance) as an integral part of network transformation
• Experience engaging network stakeholders (e.g., CTO, Network Operations, Network / Capital Planning, Engineering) and translating technology shifts into roadmaps and investment cases
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Lead network lifecycle projects from strategy through deployment and operation
• Drive cross-domain integration across fiber, wireless, and cable networks
• Leverage OSS capabilities to optimize inventory, provisioning, activation and service assurance
• Apply AI/GenAI to design, deployment and autonomous operations
• Engage senior stakeholders and translate technology shifts into roadmaps and investment cases
• Support origination and delivery to grow pipelines and successes
• Develop and articulate comprehensive network rollout and operation strategies

Skills

Network lifecycle

Multi-domain access

OSS capabilities

AI in networks

Client engagement

Sales & delivery

Strategy & roadmaps

Leadership & relationships

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a dynamic Senior Network Transformation Consultant to lead strategic network lifecycle initiatives across fiber, wireless, and cable domains. You will apply AI-enabled design and autonomous operations while engaging CTOs and Network Operations to craft actionable roadmaps and investment cases.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom consulting, a Bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel up to 80%.