Strategy Manager or Senior Manager--Energy Industry

You Are:

Passionate about leveraging innovation and design thinking to drive strategic transformation, particularly within the Energy Industry. Enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across consulting to develop insightful, strategic solutions for complex business challenges. A strategic thinker with a focus on fundamentally reshaping client operations through forward‑looking strategies and impactful solutions. Adept at understanding the broader business context and crafting actionable strategies that address our clients' most pressing issues.

• Strategic consulting: Hypothesis‑led problem solving; clear prioritization amid ambiguity.
• Business Model Strategy: Define where‑to‑play/how‑to‑win; assess margin pools and integration choices.
• Competitor & Market Analysis: Convert benchmarks and cost curves into actionable insights.
• Operating Model Design: Governance, decision rights, spans/layers, and key processes.
• Transformation Strategy: Build sequenced roadmaps with value backlogs, stage gates, and risk controls.
• Value Realization: Develop value trees, KPIs, baselines, and track measurable benefits.
• AI & Digital Adoption: Apply AI, automation, and analytics to accelerate decision‑making and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management: Craft sharp “so what” narratives that drive executive alignment and decisions.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross‑functional teams across strategy, digital, sustainability, and technology.

We are ideally seeking people local to Houston, or a desire to relocate to the greater Houston area. We may consider applicants from other cities who possess the right skillset.

• Minimum of 5 Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience in the energy sector, particularly in Downstream, LNG, or Fuels Retail, with a focus on strategic consulting, strategy development, and process optimization.
• Strategic Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in upstream oil and gas, including a strong understanding of market trends, strategic issues, and competitive dynamics, with a track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Engineering, or Energy Management.

• Downstream Refining: Production optimization, process engineering, vendor management, refining configuration, crack spreads, turnarounds.
• LNG: End‑to‑end value chain fluency (liquefaction, shipping, gas), contract structures, indexation (JKM/TTF/HH), and portfolio/shipping economics.
• Fuels Retail: Network models (COCO/CODO/Dealer), site economics, pricing and loyalty, wet‑stock control, and retail operations.

• You are Houston based, or open to relocating to the greater Houston area, as this is the Energy Hub for Accenture in the Americas.
• Senior Industry Relationships: Established connections with senior executives and decision‑makers within North American upstream or downstream oil and gas operators.
• Comprehensive Industry Insight: In‑depth knowledge of the upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain, with experience in strategic planning and advisory roles.
• Advanced Degree: A Master’s or other advanced degree in a related field, further enhancing your strategic acumen and industry expertise.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/27/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Role Location & Annual Salary Range

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…