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Accenture Industry X Engineering Consulting Industry Solutions & Services Associate Director in Chicago, Illinois
T his role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office
We are
We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We define Industry X as digital reinvention of manufacturing / engineering and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. Join us and become an integral part of our experienced Industry X team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Visit us here to find out more about Industry X.0 (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/digital-engineering-manufacturing)
You are
Work with clients of a various industries in the areas of product development, electrical/mechanical/software development, integration with manufacturing, and impacts on supply chain.
Go deep to get the lay of the land of the industry, product development, impacts on manufacturing, and supply chain challenges that clients are facing to grasp clients’ transformation opportunities in the context of global, economic, technology, and industry trends.
Apply strong analytical skills to dig deep into clients’ R&D and PLM capabilities to identify where clients can leverage Digital Thread & Twin technologies for the greatest strategic impact and to drive business outcomes.
Help your team pinpoint the right Digital Thread & Twin strategies, capabilities, and technologies to meet the needs of clients and help draw up practical transformation road maps that position clients for long-term success.
Utilize foundational and emerging technology in advanced topics such as environmental and regulatory compliance, product variance, bill of process, sustainability, and product service management.
Lead your and the clients’ teams through large Digital Thread & Twin transformation journeys
Build relationships with clients to maintain Accenture’s profile as a long-term trusted advisor and partner.
Keep deepening your prowess in business and technology strategy to reinforce Accenture’s reputation as a thought leader.
Responsibilities of the role may include:
Product Engineering and Manufacturing & Digital Operations. Generate your own plans, manage logistics, and provide internal and external status. Familiar with methodologies such as waterfall and Agile.
Work closely with the Accenture team and key stakeholders to understand requirements, own specifications, and design documents, and deploy the applications.
Lead in the analysis, design, and development of a roadmap and implementation based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint
Lead customer workshops and facilitate process and technical discussions.
Accountable for quality deliverables such as traceable requirements, process maps, user stories, and functional specifications
Lead global functional and technical teams
Coach the implementation team with members from internal Accenture and the client
Provide Functional system solutions for PLM/ ALM / MES systems.
Lead in the functional design and the functional Architecture of the solution.
Design and implement application configurations to meet business processes and application requirements. Review and approve functional specifications and conduct code walk-through.
Management of internal and external sales campaigns.
Continuing development and refinement of offerings and collateral to support/promote the sales of offerings (overviews, case studies, account planning, marketing information).
Successfully supporting the sales process from origination to successful closing (including offering fine-tuning, solution shaping, proposal preparation, and client presentations).
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:
15 years of leadership experience in Product Engineering and Manufacturing & Digital Operations. Leading customer workshops and facilitating process and technical discussion
10 years of program management experience in IT systems (Engineering/Manufacturing) including ERP, PLM, MES, and QMS
Systems Implementation methodology knowledge (Agile Methodology, Waterfall)
Demonstrated leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Proposal development experience
Team management experience, 5 or more team members
Bonus points if:
Experience with 3D visualization, AR/VR, IoT, Blockchain, compliance, sustainability
Master's degree in business or engineering.
Systems Implementation methodology knowledge (Agile Methodology, Waterfall)
Experience in the following industries:
Automotive/Tier 1 Suppliers
Aerospace & Defense
Electronics & High Tech
Energy & Utilities
Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
Industrial Equipment
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $161,200 to $399,500
Colorado $161,200 to $345,200
District of Columbia $171,700 to $367,500
New York $149,300 to $399,500
Maryland $149,300 to $319,600
Washington $171,700 to $367,500
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