Location: UAEAbout Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000+ people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.About Industry XIn Industry X we shape the future of making things, and the things we make. Our Industry X Capital Projects team drives innovation by delivering the best-in-class management consultancy based on industrial experience leveraged by the latest technologies. We partner with our clients to disrupt how we plan design and build, breaking down silos and adopting new ways of working that will enable both organizational and process agility and integrating delivery can foster collaboration to jointly manage risk and mutual opportunities across project stakeholders. We help Capital Projects Owners, EPC Contractors from a wide variety of industries improve their portfolios, projects, and capital asset performance by leveraging digital platforms to harness big data for intelligent design, planning and execution, while transforming construction with IoT and automation.We are working with some of the most exciting clients in Saudi Arabia and have a large pipeline of work and are looking to grow our team and ensure we have the best talent to deliver!You will be joining our Industry X practice, where we focus on the following key areas:
- Digital Engineering
- Project Management & Controls
- Capital Projects Operating Model and Digital Strategy
In this role, you will:- Manage the delivery of large, mega/complex projects and collaborate with sponsors to manage scope, budget, and risk.
- lead client engagements from Concept to Operational phases and employ the best business practices to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, all to tight time scales and within budget.
- Interact with C-suite and senior management levels at a client and/or within Accenture, which involves negotiating or influencing on significant matters.
- Have latitude in decision-making and determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
- Manage large teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.
- Bring digital capabilities, industry knowledge, analytics experience, innovation, and cutting-edge technology to our clients in the Capital Projects industry to deliver business value
- lead and manage project business from Sales (Offer management, Contract negotiations) to profitable execution encompassing all facets of Project Management lifecycle with Accenture and client teams.
- Work with leading clients across industries such as Smart Cities, Public Infrastructure, Utilities, Travel & Entertainment, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, and suppliers to deliver capital projects excellence
- Design and implement digital strategy and enablement across enterprise project functions (ex: 3D/4D/5D conceptualization, Automation, IoT) across platforms like Hexagon, Bentley, AutoDesk, AVEVA, etc.
- Design future ways of working – operating models, business functions and processes, and technology, whilst working closely with business and technology strategists, process owners and subject matter experts
- Shape, sell, and deliver projects that create tangible value – including current state assessments, seeing opportunities to increase efficiency, and developing solutions, business case and roadmaps to achieve the right value led outcomes for the client
- Apply deep financial acumen and propose innovative value creation opportunities for sustained growth and profitability with plans that are detailed, actionable and reflect Accenture’s deep industry, IT, and business process acumen
- Construct and execute opportunity plan, including win themes, win tactics & action plan, relationship plan, deal shaping and price-to-win
- Review solution plans, cost models and written proposals as appropriate to ensure alignment with value propositions and deliverability
Preferred Skills & Experiences- Minimum 15 years of experience as a capability lead, Project Design & Engineering for Smart Cities initiatives with strong understanding of managed services
- Experience in delivering large-scale smart cities projects across Industry groups & geographies
- Minimum 10 years of experience in direct client facing role in Management Consulting firm having significant exposure on Project Management and Design & Engineering Management
- Demonstrate expertise across one or more of following areas
- Implement digital tools and digital strategies for the clients
- Knowledge of End-to-End Project Execution Business Process & Workflows
- Knowledge of Advanced Work Packages, Digital Twin & Thread, Project Lifecycle Management
- Knowledge of IoT and related technologies to drive client discussions for digital enablement
- Strategic procurement and development of digitally enabled solutions for procurement
- Emerging technologies in Digital engineering areas such as Generative redesign, Digital Twin, PLM etc.
- Excellent customer facing capabilities, and an established track record for selling delivering consulting engagements with comfortable working at the highest levels of client organizations and interacting closely with the C Suite executives
- Functional Processes/Domain experience across the project lifecycle- FEED, Engineering, Planning and Execution, Procurement & Supply Chain, Construction, Commissioning Planning & Execution, Budget and Cost Monitoring, Contract Lifecycle Management etc.
- Knowledge on key aspects on Capital projects including Project Controls, Contract Management, Risk Management, Schedule management, cost management and Engineering Services
- Ambitious team player with demonstrated leadership potential, who is digitally minded and can successfully combine analytical skills & business acumen
- Analyze clients’ strategy, operating vision, business imperatives and capabilities
- Has sales support experience with new clients or growing existing clients with experience in business development support, RFP response and consulting services sales
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or in Design & Engineering Product Function is desirable
- Strong, well-structured communication skills, both written and oral skills, English is mandatory, Arabic is a plus
Key Leadership Characteristics- Work across networks and ecosystem's, fostering collaboration and building high performing teams and drive integrated value to the client
- Strong strategic-planning, communication, and people-management skills
- Leverage deep Capital project expertise with the ability to articulate through compelling storytelling
- Grow the next generation of Industry X advisory leaders with a strong mix of business strategy and Capital Projects digital services / use cases know-how
- Support the development of our local Industry X practice through capability building, recruitment, training and thought leadership
Bonus points if: - You have an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree
- You have industry or technology certifications.
- You enjoy being on the move, visiting clients and partners for meetings and workshops
- You are UAE based or willing to transfer to this emerging country
- You are an Arabic speaker and have experience in GCC region
- You have direct relevant experience in Smart Cities in KSA/GCC, especially mega projects
- You have thought leadership in publishing, speaking and conference presence
Why join us?- We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
- You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
- Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
- You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
- You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live
Next StepsIf this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.To learn more about life @AccentureMiddleEast, follow us on social media and keep up with our latest news.Accenture Middle East: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTubeAbout Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us atwww.accenture.com
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