Job Description

Role: Energy/Utilities Consultant
Location: London (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)
Career Level: Accenture will be recruiting at Career Level 9 xe2x80x93 ConsultantMinimum Years of delivery experience: 5 yearsPlease Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirementAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challengeWe believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.xe2x80x9cAcross the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.xe2x80x9d xe2x80x93 Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a team:We are one of the world's leading System Integrators and a key supplier of Technical and Business Solutions to the UKxe2x80x99s leading Energy and Utility companies. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with our Energy and Utilities clients to help them implement technology solutions to meet their business challenges/needs.You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.If youxe2x80x99re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to comprehensive training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills.In our team you will learn how to:

• Work with our global delivery network to manage complex and large-scale technology projects
• Implement large scale Business Transformations across key UK Energy and Utilities clients, supporting end to end Business Transformations rather than technical solutions to point business challenges.
• Provide solutions to real world problems being faced in the Energy and Utilities Industries, working at the forefront of the most topical areas within the Industry.

As an Energy/Utilities Consultant, you will:

• Endeavour collaboratively as part of a dynamic team to help shape the technology roadmap for both Accenture internally and clients, outlining key areas of focus to facilitate strategic discussion. Preference given to those who have a background in Utilities and Energy industry
• Help client business owners navigate complex subject matters, by breaking technical documentation, landscapes, or topical areas down into manageable blocks of easily digestible information.
• Provide expert advice and or your experience on/within the utilities sector to help define, design, build, test and deploy solutions, that add value to our clients and their ecosystems.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate with your peers and clients in challenging circumstances whilst maintaining your composure and professionalism.
• Drive forward the delivery of high-quality work on-time and on-budget
• Provide functional and technical expertise to support design and implementation work
• Effectively manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies
• Work closely with our clients to align their expectations with our delivery assumptions and plans
• Be comfortable in executing delivery across various methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall
• Maintain your knowledge and experience of the latest technology trends and apply these in your day to day operations

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience within the Energy or Utilities sector and can demonstrate the latest trends/challenges in this domain.
• Implementation experience from one or more large business transformation programs (ERP or CRM) that demonstrates your ability to work collaboratively in large/diverse teams.
• Experience of using different delivery methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall
• Understanding of Risk, Assumption, Issue and Dependency Management
• Strong communication skills with experience of working with Energy or Utilities clients and ideally with delivery teams located in different global locations such as India
• Strong organisational skills managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities simultaneously
• Experience of line managing resources and project managing a team of resources

Set yourself apart:

• Experience of leading projects embracing the latest Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure) or SaaS offerings (Salesforce)
• Experience of working within the Energy and Utilities Industry sector
• Cloud/Industry and Programme Management certifications and credentials
• Demonstrate a strong Technical and Emotional Quotient

Whatxe2x80x99s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 daysxe2x80x99 vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for.About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries xe2x80x94 powered by the worldxe2x80x99s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us atAccenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Closing Date for Application 30/04/2025Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our peoplexe2x80x99s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. Wexe2x80x99re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the Worldxe2x80x99s Best Workplacesxe2x84xa2.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.Visit us atEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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