Supply Chain and Engineering– Greenfield Manufacturing Senior Manager

Accenture; Walnut Creek (CA); Remote; USD 133,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture within the US is seeking an Associate Manager / Senior Manager to lead manufacturing greenfield plant transformations in our Supply Chain & Engineering Reinvention practice. You will guide projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with C-suite and operations leaders to drive value.

Role requires deep expertise in manufacturing engineering, capital projects, EPC management, and plant ramp, with a focus on digital manufacturing and sustainability across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years executive leadership experience delivering greenfield manufacturing plants or large industrial facilities, ideally within consulting or professional services environments
• Minimum 8 years of deep expertise across manufacturing engineering, capital projects, EPC management, and plant startup/ramp up

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships with C-suite and operations leaders to guide greenfield projects from concept through commissioning
• Oversee end-to-end greenfield programs including master planning, plant design, EPC coordination, IT/OT architecture, and readiness
• Champion digital manufacturing and sustainability within greenfield designs (MES, digital twins, analytics)
• Own delivery excellence, financial performance, and risk management across the portfolio
• Travel as required (0–100% depending on business need)

Skills

Executive leadership

Greenfield manufacturing

Program leadership

Digital manufacturing

Tools

MES

Digital twins

Industry 4.0

Job description

This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office

WHO WE ARE

We are Accenture Supply Chain and Engineering Reinvention Engine. We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability into the way the world designs, engineers, manufactures, and operates products. We enable engineering and manufacturing clients to reinvent engineering and manufacturing through digital technologies.

The Work:Accenture is seeking a Associate Manager / Senior Manager to lead Manufacturing Greenfield Plant transformations within our Supply Chain & Engineering practice. This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to C suite and operations leaders, helping clients plan, design, build, and ramp next generation manufacturing facilities.

The role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, capital projects, and supply chain, and is responsible for shaping, selling, and delivering large scale greenfield programs across industries including life sciences, industrials, automotive, high tech, and process manufacturing. The Associate Director / Senior Manager will assess growth, client relationships, and end to end delivery while building Accenture’s differentiated Greenfield Manufacturing capability. Key Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Growth

• Serve as a trusted advisor to C suite, operations, and engineering leaders, guiding greenfield projects from concept design through commissioning.

• Build and expand executive relationships across priority manufacturing accounts, driving sustained growth and value realization.

Greenfield Program Leadership

• Lead end to end greenfield manufacturing programs, including master planning, plant and process design, EPC coordination, factory IT/OT architecture, and operational readiness.

• Integrate engineering, supply chain, digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability into a single transformation vision.

• Oversee complex, multi partner delivery ecosystems including EPC firms, OEMs, and technology partners.

Digital & Sustainable Manufacturing

• Champion digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 solutions, including MES, digital twins, automation, data platforms, and advanced analytics, embedded into greenfield designs.

• Drive sustainability outcomes across energy efficiency, ESG compliance, and responsible manufacturing practices.

Practice & Talent Leadership

• Build, mentor, and inspire high performing engineering and manufacturing transformation teams across Industry X and adjacent practices.

• Contribute to capability development, reusable assets, and go to market offerings for Greenfield Manufacturing.

• Own financial performance, delivery excellence, and risk management across the portfolio.

Job Requirements:

• 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 need:

• Minimum 10 years executive leadership experience delivering greenfield manufacturing plants or large industrial facilities, ideally within consulting or professional services environments

• Minimum 8 years of Deep expertise across manufacturing engineering, capital projects, EPC management, and plant startup/ramp up.

Bonus Points If:

• Experience across life sciences, industrials, automotive, high tech, or process industries.

• Familiarity with digital manufacturing platforms, factory IT/OT, digital twins, and advanced automation.

• Background working with or managing EPCs and global delivery partners in large scale programs.

• 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 for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 09/07/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $338,300 Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600 Colorado $132,500 to $292,200 District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200 Illinois $122,700 to $292,200 Maine $112,900 to $249,000 Maryland $132,500 to $292,200 Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200 Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200 New York $122,700 to $338,300 New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300 Virginia $122,700 to $311,200 Washington $141,100 to $311,200

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