Industrials Strategy Manager

We Are Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 786,000 people, proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships.

About the role

You will work at the intersection of business and technology, applying deep business strategy development, value architecture, and operating model expertise to influence client agendas through business insight. Ideal candidates have relevant experience conducting structured quantitative and qualitative analysis, developing operational and growth strategy, program definition and management, and consultative, collaborative problem-solving.

Coming here means future-proofing your career and going as far as your ambition takes you. We invest in training and development so you can build your future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. Joining Accenture means you will learn, innovate, and lead while improving the way the world works and lives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to make bold decisions on priority C-Suite issues at the intersection of business, technology, and operations.
• Provide deep understanding of clients' industry landscape and business options in the context of global, economic, technology, and social trends.
• Develop trust-based relationships with senior clients.
• Shape and lead business strategy and transformation engagements.
• Develop compelling responses to new business opportunities.
• Build and manage strong client and Accenture teams.
• Assess and manage risks and issues, making adjustments as needed.
• Ensure business outcomes are achieved.
• Develop expertise in specific practice specialty areas to increase the breadth and depth of our knowledge base and capabilities.
• Elevate our brand and presence in the marketplace (e.g., conference participation, thought leadership, offering development, recruiting).
• Provide coaching and mentoring to analysts and consultants.
• Travel as needed, up to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business consulting to Industrials clients, focused on operating model transformation, digital enablement, new product/new business incubation, market expansion, cost optimization, or business process transformation across the Products value chain.
• Minimum 2 years of experience driving C-Suite level decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

Bonus Points If You Have:

• An MBA or equivalent degree.
• Industry Experience: Industrial equipment, manufacturing, or supply chain background; value chain analysis across make/move/sell; familiarity with asset-heavy business models.
• Strategy & Methodology: Corporate & BU strategy, portfolio optimization; market entry, growth strategy, M&A screening; structured problem-solving with exec-ready storytelling.
• Digital/AI: Industrial IoT, smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 exposure; translating digital trends into client implications.
• Preferred Professional Skill Requirements: Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; slide craft/deck creation; team mentorship & junior development; financial and business case modeling; hypothesis-driven problem structuring; Gen AI awareness and client readiness; cross-functional stakeholder management.

Pay

Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The following ranges are provided as required by local law:

• California: $87,400 to $253,000
• Cleveland: $87,400 to $253,000
• Colorado: $87,400 to $253,000
• District of Columbia: $87,400 to $253,000
• Illinois: $87,400 to $253,000
• Maine: $87,400 to $253,000
• Maryland: $87,400 to $253,000
• Massachusetts: $87,400 to $253,000
• Minnesota: $87,400 to $253,000
• New York: $87,400 to $253,000
• New Jersey: $87,400 to $253,000
• Virginia: $87,400 to $253,000
• Washington: $87,400 to $253,000

Benefits

Accenture offers a market-competitive suite of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here.