Performance Strategy Associate

About the Role

This role is with the Partners in Performance team, part of Accenture. Partners in Performance is a global management consulting firm focused on human performance, working alongside client partners to make change happen. The Associate role is a frontline change agent for clients, providing reliable data and analysis for improvement teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach client analysts and line managers, sharing skills and building relationships.
• Use your network to ensure improvement plans are based on real-world client operations.
• Provide rigor and accuracy to improvement efforts.
• Act as the chief source of insight based on data.
• Facilitate the prioritization of improvement opportunities.
• Use root cause analysis to resolve day-to-day implementation issues.
• Directly support client Idea Owners with technical and analytical support.
• Recognize when ideas are under or over-performing relative to expectations.
• Validate the benefit stream generated by improvement ideas.
• Develop leadership skills to help build the client organization’s capacity for continuous improvement, ensuring methodology becomes part of client business practices.

Travel Requirements

• Significant on-site travel is involved.
• Comfortable and available to travel approximately 80% as part of the role.
• Travel includes US and Canadian travel, as well as other international opportunities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including analytics
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including ability to coach, influence, and build trust with peers and clients
• Demonstrated passion for results
• Strong communication skills, including ability to respond clearly to hard questions under pressure and use visual tools when communicating insights
• Above average knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel
• Power BI is advantageous
• Natural Resources industry experience is a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, with on-site travel comprising approximately 70% of the role.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience

Location & Salary

• Based on business requirements, candidates may be assessed for other opportunities within Accenture.
• Annual Salary Range varies by location, for example:
• California: $70,350 to $205,800
• Cleveland: $59,100 to $164,600
• New York: $66,300 to $205,800
• Washington: $80,200 to $189,300

Benefits

• Market-competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.