Company recruit for Thought Leadership Research Senior Principal-Chemicals & Natural Resources

Job Description

About 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 worlds largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 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. About Entity: Corporate Functions including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing Communications, and Workplace Solutions-- powers Accenture s people across industries and functions to keep our business leading in the New. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization. Job description: Thought Leadership Researchers at the Senior Principal level must be able to: Establish themselves as a Subject Matter Expert recognized inside and outside Accenture Shape and build on ideas collaboratively developed in partnership with senior business leaders Design a research agenda addressing key C-level issues in area of expertise Define and manage new and complex thought leadership research projects Drive innovation through combination of new research tools, techniques, and approaches Be a talent magnet Our researchers at times participate in collaborative research between academia, industry, and ecosystem partners; and integrate resulting approaches into our projects. As such, researchers are expected to: Building relationships and serving as a domain expert when working with external partners or clients Participate and serve in the research community (e.g., conferences, consortiums, industry bodies, academia) YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Influence and Execute Thought Leadership Agenda, including: Shape and lead development of external thought leadership, targeted for various audiences, in close collaboration with senior business leaders. Design and deliver innovative and complex research projects agreed upon with business leadership, participating in both their conception and development. Supervise and mentor more junior researchers to successfully complete their responsibilities and assist with career progression Continuously learn about new Chemicals and Natural Resources areas that are strategic growth priorities for the business Act as Subject Matter Expert in area of expertise, including Participate in projects as a representative of your area of expertise Discuss issues or trends within area of expertise to raise client and/or Accenture awareness Act as a contributor in external publication mediums in your area of expertise Publish and present in top tier conferences, workshops and journals Enhance Accentures marketplace reputation, including Work confidently with internal and external networks and other thought leaders on key relevant issues. Demonstrate expertise internally (e.g. presentations to internal audiences, participates in community of practice, etc.) and externally (e.g., presentations in conferences, to clients) Build deep relationships with teams in partner organizations Build deep relationships with researchers from academia Actively contribute to the research community and establish external reputation as expert. Qualifications: A bachelor s degree, preferably in science or engineering, and a full-time post-graduate degree/qualification in MBA, economics, or statistics. Work Experience: A bachelor s degree, preferably in chemical science or economics. A post-graduate degree/qualification in chemical science, business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus. 10+ years of business experience, preferably in a consulting environment, equity brokerage, third party research organization. This could also cover global/large private corporation or institution, Research Consultancy, Think Tanks, Research role at Management Consultancy or Management Consulting experience with track record in Thought Leadership focused on Chemicals / Natural Resources. Professional Skills Proven ability to present in external platforms and being a recognized SME of your area of expertise Proven ability to create a project plan and execute against it Proven ability to motivate and lead a high-performance team Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Proven ability to craft an original, relevant and compelling storyline Ability to lead discussions with and manage senior stakeholders Ability to design, lead and deliver highly complex and innovative thought leadership research through eg industry player benchmarking, financial analysis or executive surveys Ability to address complexity in team management as well as project management Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Excellent leadership and management skills,

Keyskills :
community of practiceteam managementproblem solvinghuman resourceslead development