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Job Description

Position Overview: 

• Accenture's Industry X is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with deep domain expertise in heavy industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, system integration, and consultative selling, combined with hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.
• This role demands a professional who can drive strategic initiatives, deliver transformative solutions, foster robust client relationships, and build a high-performing consulting practice. The primary industry focus will be on mining, petrochemicals and utilities. The position is based in South Africa, and a proven track record in the operational technology industry is critical for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting and Advisory:

• Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to clients in the mining, petrochemicals and utilities sectors, especially on MES implementations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive consulting strategies to address client challenges specific to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct thorough assessments of manufacturing processes and provide actionable recommendations to optimize client operations.

System Integration:

• Lead and manage system integration projects, ensuring seamless implementation and integration of operational technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy integrated solutions for manufacturing clients.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Technical Stack Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with MES technologies from AVEVA, Dassault, Siemens and other major OEM’s
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and other key industrial software platforms.
• Familiarity with integration and deployment of these systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical skills in data management, system integration, and automation technologies.

Consultative Selling:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through consultative selling techniques.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their manufacturing needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to prospective clients.

Project Management:

• Oversee project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery of client engagements.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes to ensure project success.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to stakeholders.

Data and Integration Skills:

• Develop and implement data integration strategies to support seamless information flow across manufacturing systems.
• Leverage data analytics to provide insights and drive decision-making processes.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate various data sources and systems, ensuring a cohesive digital ecosystem.

Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies:

• Drive the adoption and implementation of smart manufacturing solutions, including IoT/IIoT, AI for manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Implement Digital Twin technologies to create virtual replicas of physical manufacturing processes and optimize performance.
• Utilize AI and machine learning to enhance manufacturing efficiency, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
• Stay current with advancements in smart manufacturing technologies and apply them to improve client operations.

Standards and Protocols:

• Deep understanding and experience with ISA 95, RAMI 4.0, UNS (Unified Namespace), and IT-OT Integration.
• Expertise in integrating and managing PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and Historian systems.
• Ability to implement and leverage these standards and protocols to ensure seamless and efficient manufacturing operations.

Intersection of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering:

• Knowledge of the interplay between asset management, supply chain management, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.
• Ability to optimize supply chain operations in conjunction with manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Experience in aligning supply chain strategies with manufacturing capabilities and engineering design processes.

Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, and Control:

• Extensive experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing automated manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Strong knowledge of control system architecture and the integration of various control systems within manufacturing operations.

Greenfield and Brownfield:

• Proven experience in managing greenfield and brownfield factory projects from design to commissioning and sustenance.
• Expertise in planning, designing, and executing new factory setups (greenfield) and upgrading existing facilities (brownfield).
• Ability to ensure project sustainability and continuous improvement post-commissioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key to this role, will be an individual who can continue to grow the existing MES business in Accenture

• Identify business needs, develop value propositions, and contribute to the generation of compelling proposals.
• Lead discovery sessions with customers to qualify opportunities.
• Develop and articulate trends, implications, possibilities, and solutions; build compelling presentations to align with customer needs; deliver presentations to executive and mid-manager levels.
• Own and manage the discovery phase with clients.
• Leverage Challenger methodology to understand and challenge customer status quo.
• Clearly articulate "why Accenture?" in non-technical and technical terms as required.
• Manage and execute tactics using account-based research, social media, executive outreach, etc.
• Collaborate with Industry Portfolio Directors and Country Managers/Sales Leaders to drive key business metrics.
• Understand campaign/initiative value propositions and presentation materials.
• Drive campaign execution with Industry, Marketing, and Sales teams.
• Deliver sales enablement training on collateral as required.
• Coordinate with PreSales to deliver effective, value-focused demonstrations.
• Manage execution plans and report weekly progress.
• Support the closing process if required.
• Build a strategy and roadmap interacting with Senior Executives, including C-Suite, and execute selling experience across the Smart Manufacturing Digital Thread.
• Sell and deliver complex projects with a high degree of technical and functional knowledge.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have 12 to 15 years of Industry experience with a strong grasp of heavy industry and technology/solutions.
• At least 5 years of consulting or system integration experience.
• Proven track record in South Africa is crucial.
• Proven experience in carrying an individual quota and achieving targets.
• Hands-on experience in shopfloor manufacturing operations and a strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes.
• Ability to articulate end-to-end digitalization messages to customers and map Accenture technology to customer requirements and vision.
• Demonstrated capability to be a trusted advisor for clients within new or existing customers at various organizational levels.
• Practical experience with Manufacturing Planning, MES, Quality, Scheduling, Plant and Process Simulation, and Manufacturing Intelligence software
• Experience working with clients in IoT/IIoT and Industry 4.0-based solutions.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and deployment on-premise and in the cloud.
• Proven written and presentation development skills, with strong skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau.
• Strong data and integration skills, with the ability to develop and implement data integration strategies.
• Proven experience with smart manufacturing, Digital Twin technologies, and AI for manufacturing applications.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP Digital Manufacturing, Siemens OpCenter, AVEVA, and SAP Production Planning.
• Deep understanding and experience with ISA 95, RAMI 4.0, UNS, IT-OT Integration, PLC, SCADA, and Historian systems.
• Knowledge of the intersection of supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Extensive experience with industrial automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Proven experience in managing greenfield and brownfield factory projects from design to commissioning and sustenance.
• Ability to multi-task and align with mid/upper-level management and technical users.
• Approximately 50% travel.
• BA/BS degree required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-solution and multi-industry experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN manufacturing expertise.
• Lead or actively involved in digital transformation and large systems implementation (e.g., PLM, MES).

Qualifications

• Multi-solution and multi-industry experience.
• MBA preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN manufacturing expertise.
• Lead or actively involved in digital transformation and large systems implementation (e.g., PLM, MES).

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Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Assess maturity of an organization’s data and AI foundation.
• Define building blocks required to convert to an AI-first organization, including technology and AI platform blueprint, data strategy and future-ready operating model.
• Identify, prioritize and conceptualize new industry specific AI solutions and services in line with business growth strategy.
• Create the business case, investment profile and roadmap to deliver on the strategy.
• Build a data/Ai platform reference architecture and solutions blueprint as a canvas for implementation roadmap.
• Infuse Responsible AI in vision and roadmap, develop plan for leveraging ecosystem partners, and define operating model to foster a culture of innovation and experimentation.
• Identify people, processes and technologies to develop and operationalize AI solutions.
• Create strategy for AI-first products and develop commercialization opportunities.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of “X” years’ experience in AI/Analytics consulting, ideally with a domain/industry specialization

Priority Skills:

• Data & AI Operating Model
• Data & AI Processes
• Data & AI Patterns & Technologies
• Data & AI Platforms Strategy
• Data & AI Solution Architecture
• Data & AI Strategy
• Data Value Articulation
• Responsible AI

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ROLE SA RETAILERS AND SSA IMPORTERS

• Delivering programs for a unique prospect and customer experience is the key aspect of the task of the Account Executive.
• This role would suit someone who is interested in how marketing campaigns can affect different countries and cultures, how you need to use different techniques and how different people react to certain messages.
• The Account Executive needs to be methodical, organized and to take charge and run with ideas instead of waiting for someone to tell him her what to do.
• The Account Executive will work closely with the functional leads of the Local JLR retail agency Duck and Craig in actioning brief and project requirements as well as the Accenture Eastern Hub that oversees the various Market activities and then work hand in hand with the local SA account management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The AE will have the responsibility of developing INTEGRATED campaigns for prospects as well as existing customers, including segmenting and targeting differen

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION SKILLS

• Bachelor s degree or relevant diploma preferred.
• 1 2 YEARS Strong project management and planning skills as well as ability to evaluate digital and CRM Journeys and campaigns.
• Working to company KPI S Proficient use of Apple Mackintosh software packages including Microsoft for Mac Proficient use of Microsoft Office

SKILLS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overview Comprehensive briefing abilities as well as proof reading and provide quality assurance for deliverables while successfully collaborating and communicating with internal and external teams.
• Possess strong attention to detail and a process driven mindset.
• Follow media trends and best practices for all relevant platforms and media outlets.
• Collaborate with studio team and client servicing team to ensure brand needs are met.
• Adhere to the brand house target audiences required messaging and tone.
• Thorough understanding of the Four House of Brands individual tonality and messaging pillars Ensure business objectives are effectively executed across all messaging.
• Understanding of different forms of media channels, including social, digital, CRM, search, film and print POS, OOH and a keen ability to learn fast. Teamwork Communicate effectively with cross functional internal and external teams.
• Collaborate closely to ensure work is on brief and on brand.
• Deliver and handle constructive criticism with tactfulness.
• Appreciating the value and concerns of other team members.
• Acting as an Ambassador for your area Present concepts to stakeholders in persuasive, confident, kind and clear manner Conduct oneself with confidence in client interactions Ability to make sound and timely decisions, knowing when to escalate to avoid commercial risk. .

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Job Description

• Sr. Account Manager Level 9 Task Coordination of a creative team in a monthly, reoccurring process of developing Social Media AlwaysOn market packs up to 150 assets to be send out to the markets .
• Handling of the client, coordinating feedback loops and alignment with the social media management team and the community management team.
• Skillset Social Media Knowledge Process focus Strong in project management Likes Excel and project management tools Good communication skills Organized and structured Ensures all agency briefs and debriefs are clear, informative and thorough.
• Self motivated and supportive teamplayer Stays calm also in stressful situations.
• Thinks the project through until the end and foresees possible difficulties. Controlling of hours and costs of dedicated project.

Qualifications

• A marketing, advertising or similar relevant degree.

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What will you do?

• Define Enterprise Architecture roadmaps, Industry functional solutions and advise clients on Architecture related advancements within the industry.  
• Drive creation of Enterprise Architecture Communities of Practice and establish architecture forums with C-suite members of client organisations.  
• Recommend the target dispositions for the client’s landscape. 
• Advise on how architecture and the establishment of Enterprise Architecture capabilities can help bridge the Gap between IT and Business and provide the oversight business needs to make tactical decisions regarding their IT landscapes.  
• Lead engagements or stream of work end-to-end across all delivery components: client satisfaction, value delivered, teams management, financials, etc. 
• Identify and nurture pull-through business opportunities, support business development efforts with client and Accenture teams until successful sale closure. 
• Collaborate with clients, ecosystem partners, and within Accenture to align their business and technology priorities. 
• Lead creation of thought leadership and assets that present action-oriented insights, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations related Enterprise Architecture. 
• Interaction with senior management at a client and/or Accenture to steer recommendations and obtain buy-in on matters that may require an alternate approach. 

Who and what are we looking for?

Key Skills: 

• Ability to operate cross-industry within the remit of Enterprise Architecture.  
• Experience in Integration Architecture advisory and/or implementation. 
• Define API standards and best practices for integrations
• A solid understanding and experience of Azure Integration Services (API management, Logic Apps, Azure Functions)
• Previous experience in enterprise integration platforms
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns
• Strong data-driven consulting with a focus on business and technology value architecting and realization. 
• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on assignments. 
• Management of team efforts at a client or within Accenture. 
• Ability to generate and pull-through business opportunities. 
• Experience and understanding of core Enterprise Architecture subject matter. 

Job Qualifications 

• Minimum 10 – 12 years of work experience; at least 8 years plus in Enterprise Architecture advisory or establishment services.  
• Proven and relevant past consulting experience; alternatively global technology services firm or seasoned industry position focused on Enterprise Architecture (and demonstration of intrinsic consulting skills). 
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Honours or Masters within Information Technology or Computer Science or Informatics, and/or 10 years + experience within the related subject matter areas.   
• Enterprise Architecture certifications: TOGAF 10, Zachman, Archimate

Our offer:

• Challenging and rewarding job in a dynamic, professional, international, and multicultural environment with the best people and latest technologies.
• Opportunity to gain exceptional skills, knowledge, and experience on large-scale local and international projects often bringing together the full breadth of our capabilities from growth strategy to design, and from system implementation to managed service operations.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or Honours or Masters within Information Technology or Computer Science or Informatics, and/or 10 years + experience within the related subject matter areas.   
• Enterprise Architecture certifications: TOGAF 10, Zachman, Archimate