Technology Strategy Manager/Sr Manager, Resources (Energy, Utilities)

Flagship Kansas; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 87,400 - 317,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work hours

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Overland Park is seeking an experienced Technology Strategy Manager/Senior Manager to lead technology strategy initiatives in the Resources industry. This role involves advising C-suite executives, developing innovative technology solutions, and building robust client relationships. Candidates should have strong communication, leadership skills, and at least one year of strategy consulting experience. The firm offers diverse opportunities for growth and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Experience in operating model strategy, M&A, or technology-driven revenue growth strategy.
• Writing business cases and managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of technology and business.
• Drive strategic opportunities incorporating innovative technology solutions into business transformations.
• Lead team and project deliverables while mentoring team members.

Skills

Advising clients

Communication skills

Leadership

Technical strategy

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Accenture in Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Job Title

Technology Strategy Manager / Senior Manager – Resources Industry (Utilities or Energy)

Overview

Technology Strategy, and we design and execute industry-relevant reinventions that allow organizations to realize exceptional business value from technology. Our vision is to become the world’s leading advisors in harnessing technology and innovation as a force to reinvent and improve every business. Our mission is to help client business executives disrupt their industry and utilize technology to capture market share.

Technology strategy leverages deep business expertise combined with technology know-how, empowering clients to be more competitive by leading initiatives that unlock value and drive growth. We enable leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help our clients disrupt their markets through creating strategies that capabilities in operating model, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies such as GenAI, rethinking business models for growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.

You Are

An expert at advising clients in the Resources industry on technology strategies to achieve their vision and operational goals. You have an abundance of energy and drive, resilience, and a passion for collaborating with senior executives. You love continual learning and are intrigued by new challenges. You have a flair for breaking down complex issues into logical parts and constructing analyses driving actionable recommendations. You’ve got top notch communication and leadership skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of both technology and business?.
• Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise?.
• Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share.
• Identify and prioritise value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint.
• Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations.
• Develop operating models and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies.
• Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market‑relevant technology strategy.
• Pressure‑test assumptions made by leadership teams, including AI‑generated insights.
• Validate AI‑assisted analysis with logic, experience, and domain knowledge.
• Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, modelling, and scenario analysis.
• Use critical judgement to know when AI outputs are directionally useful vs. when they are unreliable.
• Lead team, project, and program as well as corresponding deliverables while supervising and mentoring full teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients that go beyond the workplace, including beginning to develop C‑suite relationships; drive a spirit of collaboration and teaming with client while serving as a true trusted advisor.
• Drive thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts with targeted input from more senior resources; identify and advance ideas for new opportunities.
• Support Business Development, building understanding of how to architect and position proposals and SOWs.
• Facilitate to drive results and gain consensus for action; able to address difficult client conversations and engage senior client stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes.
• Travel as needed.

Here’s What You Need

As a Manager

• Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in at least one of the following: operating model strategy, M&A, tech value and cost take‑out, or technology driven revenue growth strategy.
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing business cases.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree.

As a Senior Manager

• Minimum 3 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in at least two of the following: operating model strategy, technology in M&A, tech value cost take‑out, or technology driven revenue growth strategy.
• Minimum 6 years of experience writing business cases.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading or managing large teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Bonus Points If

• Comfortable using AI tools for research, synthesis, and analysis.
• Ability to evaluate AI outputs critically.
• Understanding of data limitations, bias, and model risk.
• You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions.
• You can manage junior members of the team and can develop them for more responsibility.
• You have effective communication and people skills to manage relationships with clients.
• You have strong presentation skills: ability to synthesize information and the ability to bring a message forward.
• You lead in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrated advanced research skills.
• You can develop practical roadmaps that support the enabling of technology transformation.
• You can manage a variety of projects with increased complexity.
• You have developed project management abilities and have reported and escalated on time to managerial level.

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 accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Role Location and Salary Range

California $87,400 to $317,200

Cleveland $87,400 to $317,200

Colorado $87,400 to $317,200

District of Columbia $87,400 to $317,200

Illinois $87,400 to $317,200

Maryland $87,400 to $317,200

Massachusetts $87,400 to $317,200

Minnesota $87,400 to $317,200

New York/New Jersey $87,400 to $317,200

Washington $87,400 to $317,200

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