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In Strategy & Consulting, we work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient.
You Are:
An accomplished leader in the chemicals industry, with a strategic mindset and extensive consulting experience. You understand the profound changes and disruptions reshaping the industry and recognize the opportunities they bring. With a solid background in strategy consulting, you are well-versed in everything from cost optimization to operating model design to innovation strategies, and you're ready to make a significant impact from day one.
Not only do you excel in solving complex business challenges, but you also bring a proven track record in business development. Your ability to draw upon your combined chemical industry expertise and consulting acumen allows you to guide clients in transforming their businesses. You have experience working with C-level executives—both within clients and within your own organization—fostering relationships that lead to major project wins. You’re seeking a leadership role where you can shape strategy, build a high-performing practice, and integrate Accenture’s various business offerings to drive exceptional outcomes for clients.
The Work:
As a Principal Director in Chemicals Strategy, you will:
Lead Business Growth: Drive profitable growth at both new and existing clients by shaping and articulating the value of transformative change.
Engage Senior Leadership: Partner with client executives to identify key business challenges, structure engagements, and deliver innovative solutions.
Provide Industry Expertise: Leverage your deep knowledge of the chemicals industry to bring clarity to complex and ambiguous problems, offering actionable insights and high-impact strategies.
Solve High-Value Problems: Lead teams through the process of solving complex, high-stakes business problems, ensuring innovative and practical solutions are delivered.
Oversee Project Execution: Plan, organize, and lead projects and workstreams, while guiding cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle. Ensure that client deliverables meet the highest standards of quality.
Build Client Relationships: Maintain close communication with clients to ensure Accenture delivers on promised outcomes. Address client concerns proactively and navigate challenging conversations when necessary.
Contribute to Thought Leadership: Develop and refine frameworks and methodologies that contribute to Accenture’s knowledge base and strengthen the Chemicals practice.
Shape Strategic Direction: Work closely with Accenture leadership to set the strategic direction for the Chemicals practice and take an active role in executing that vision.
Develop Deep Industry Expertise: Establish yourself as a trusted expert in the chemicals industry, continuously advocating for relevance and growth in the space.
Mentor and Lead: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients and a mentor to your internal team. Guide your team in building strong client relationships and adapting to client needs and styles.
Drive Business Development: Lead and support new business opportunities, follow-on sales, and marketing efforts to expand Accenture's Chemicals practice.
Recruit and Develop Talent: Take an active role in recruiting top talent, coaching junior consultants, and fostering their professional growth.
