Address About the role :
- This role is part of global industry research team with a focus on the Natural Resources Industry. Natural Resources industry comprises of the following sub-industries Metals, Mining, Forest Products and Building Materials.
- We seek an experienced, well-rounded business and thought leadership research leader in Natural Resources, a passion for rethinking how future sustainable trends will change, transform and impact this industry as well as an interest in identifying new technologies and solution pathways to grow with the changes and challenges ahead.
- The individual has in depth industry knowledge including detailed insights in key issues impacting the industry like sustainability, operational efficiency, digital production, supply chain and operations.
Additional Information:
Reports to : Resources Research Lead
Supervises : Individual contributor role with an opportunity to supervise at a later stage
Qualifications : A Bachelor's degree (preferably in business, economics, statistics, engineering or science), plus a full-time Masters/post-graduate degree (preferably in business, economics, statistics, engineering, science, supply chain, such as business (MBA) or equivalent).
Work Experience : 15+ years business research, thought leadership research and management consulting experience.
Location : Bengaluru, India
Key Responsibilities include :
- Influence and Execute Thought Leadership Agenda, including
- Shape and lead development of external thought leadership, in close collaboration with senior business leaders.
- Design and deliver innovative and complex research projects.
- Drive innovation through combination of new research tools, techniques, and approaches.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert recognized inside and outside including
- Participate in projects as an industry expert, bringing insight and perspectives on Accenture's business, supporting sales and delivery activities with current and prospective clients.
- Act as a contributor in external publication medium.
- Publish and present in top tier conferences, workshops and journals
- Enhance company's marketplace reputation
- 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 and researchers in academia.
- Be a talent magnet
- Coach and mentor junior members in the team
Experience and skills :
- Recognized SME
- Strategic problem solver with the ability to take an issue and turn it into a researchable question
- Analytical skills, including understanding of how to leverage advanced analytics and generative AI to address research questions
- Ability to design, lead and deliver highly complex and innovative thought leadership research through e.g. industry player benchmarking, financial analysis or executive surveys
- Proven ability to create a project plan and execute against it
- Ability to craft original, relevant and compelling business storylines
- Ability to address complexity in team management as well as project management
- Ability to lead discussions with and manage senior stakeholders
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Ability to work in a global, multi-cultural team
