Accenture Strategy Energy - MBA Consultant Houston (17/18)+

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Accenture Strategy Energy Consultant (Houston)

Why Accenture Strategy?

In the world of strategy today, it is about the future, and in the future, technology is the disruptor. Digital technology is changing competitive landscapes and creating new opportunities for almost every organization. This situation plays directly to Accenture's strengths; operating at the intersection of business and technology. With Accenture Strategy, we have created what we believe is the strategy firm of the future. It's a very exciting place to be!

Our 8,000+ strong team of strategists combine deep business insight and tremendous technology understanding within the context of our client's industry. There is no one player who can bring all of that together at the scale and with the degree of integration that Accenture can. This is what our clients' current challenges and opportunities demand of us and it is what makes us different to any other strategy firm in the market.

Our Hiring Locations

• USA: Houston

Business Strategy

Business Strategy sets the stage for growth, innovation and competitiveness through a practical, integrated approach. Our understanding of the industry landscape and business options in the context of global, economic, technology and social trends means Accenture is at the heart of the big discussions for clients today.

With the acquisition of Schlumberger Business Consulting (SBC), we believe Accenture will be the number one Strategy firm for major energy companies. It is an exciting time as we build on our existing energy practice and extend our capabilities to be able to focus on upstream portfolio strategies associated with competition for resources, complex supply chains and cost pressure. Accenture's global Energy industry group already comprises 9,000 skilled practitioners worldwide and serves 50 of the 62 energy companies listed in the Fortune Global 500. Accenture Strategy's Energy practice works closely with our industry colleagues with a group of dedicated Energy strategists based in more than 20 countries operating globally delivering differentiated solutions at the intersection of business and technology.

Job Description

Be a future driver of the Accenture Strategy Energy practice which brings together our combined expertise in energy consulting. We look for people equally inspired by the current trends re-shaping the industry. Are you eager to use your excellent analytical skills and imagination to solve the business problems of big name clients? Are you inspired by identifying and unlocking value for organizations through innovative application of key trends and business and technology solutions? If so, then we would like to talk to you about what a career at Accenture Strategy could mean for you.

Your Role: Energy Consultant

Our focus is oil and gas, with strong bias to exploration and production, though we have employees with experience on nearly all industry topics and engage in a wide variety of energy projects. Typical services are business unit strategies, organization, performance improvement, human resources strategies and transformation enabled by E&P technologies and information technologies.

Energy Consultant is part of a consulting team, under the direct supervision of an engagement manager. He/she will participate in the delivery of consulting engagements and will support the development of the practice as a whole. A consultant will master a set of focused skills that allow him/her to support the consulting team on a selection of subjects.

Here are just a few typical responsibilities:

· Project delivery : Demonstrating a broad understanding of the client issues, effectively structuring problems, gathering data, conducting interviews and building models, growing a strong understanding of the client organization's context, organization and technical issues.

· Client interactions : Acting as a credible advisor to client team members, preparing and delivering written and oral communications for client discussion, demonstrating maturity and impeccable professionalism

· Team Interactions : Effectively prioritizes own tasks and ensures quality of own deliverables, demonstrates adaptability in working style, a positive attitude and willingness to help

Desired profile

Your Experience: We're looking for experience in the following areas:

While experience in oil & gas (or energy in general) is preferred, this work history is not always a requirement. However, it is expected that anyone working for Accenture Strategy Upstream will have a strong and demonstrable interest in the energy space. It is required that Energy Consultant has:

· 3 to 5 years of business consulting in an international Firm, or equivalent experience in the industry is preferred (but not required) as is 3 to 5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, preferably in E&P, in Consulting or in the Industry.

Set Yourself Apart: Preferred Skills

Intellectual capacity and ability to think in new, innovative ways to understand complex issues and develop creative solutions

· Problem solving: structuring, issue identification, data gathering and analysis, synthesis and recommendation development Board / CEO level communication skills, both written and oral in English

· Business judgement, including understanding of client organizations and dynamics

· Client interaction skills, maturity and empathy, and ability to work effectively within a consulting team

· Demonstrated leadership potential and drive

· Knowledge of the Energy Industry and E&P issues, processes or technologies

· Strong, well-structured communication skills, both written and oral, including in English

Academic Qualifications

· A university degree in Business or Engineering is required

· Must have obtained MBA degree by December 31, 2017

Our Commitment to You

You will enjoy the freedom to innovate and the support to excel. We will expect a lot from you but you will get the same in return:

· Your entrepreneurial spirit and vision will be rewarded, and your success will fuel opportunities for career advancement

· You'll make a difference for some impressive clients. Accenture Strategy serves 72 of the Fortune Global 100 on high-profile projects

· Opportunities to learn through executive training at Accenture's global Strategy College, assignments and collaboration with experts across the company.

· Access to leading-edge technology

· Along with a competitive salary, Accenture offers a comprehensive package that includes a range of market-relevant benefits and programs to help you manage the demands of work and life.

Apply Today!

Great things can happen—they already are. Come and be a part of the next level of high performance.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions—underpinned by the world's largest delivery network—Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 358,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Its home page is www.accenture.com.

Accenture Strategy, Accenture Consulting, Accenture Digital, Accenture Technology and Accenture Operations are the innovation engines through which the company builds world-class skills and capabilities, develops knowledge capital, and creates, acquires and manages key assets central to the development of integrated services and solutions for its clients.

Language Requirements

· All hiring countries require fluency in English and the local language.

How to Apply

In addition to your campus center resume drop, you must also complete an online application to be considered for an interview.

· Visit careers.accenture.com/jobs

· To apply for Houston location search for requisition # 00404160