Head of Innovation & Business Planning

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: Business Model Strategy: Define where‑to‑play/how‑to‑win; 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.

Develop value trees, KPIs, baselines, and track measurable benefits.

AI & Digital Adoption: 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. 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.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Engineering, or Energy Management.

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.

Bonus Points If:

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.

In‑depth knowledge of the upstream and downstream oil and gas value chain, with experience in strategic planning and advisory roles.

A Master’s or other advanced degree in a related field, further enhancing your strategic acumen and industry expertise.

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