Life Sciences Planning Transformation Senior Manager
accentureAlbany, NY
Life Sciences Planning Transformation Senior Manager
accentureAlbany, NYManager L7
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Overview:
As a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Life Sciences Planning Transformation practice, you will lead AI-enabled planning programs that connect engineering, supply chain, and digital manufacturing to business value. You will act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and operations leaders, shaping strategy and delivering large-scale transformations. You’ll grow client relationships, originate work, and guide multi-partner delivery with a focus on outcomes. This role offers high-impact work at scale within a premier AI-driven capability. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision coverage life and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with company match bonus opportunities paid holidays paid time off
Responsibilities:
Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite and planning leaders, guiding AI-driven planning transformations from concept to Handover Expand executive relationships to drive sustained growth and value realization Navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and align diverse groups around a transformation vision Translate ambiguous situations into clear strategic direction for board-level buy-in Anticipate client needs and position Accenture as a strategic partner Support origination and develop thought leadership and go-to-market assets Lead planning programs integrating engineering, supply chain, digital manufacturing, automation, and sustainability Oversee multi-partner delivery, maintaining alignment through influence Apply structured problem-solving to break down large challenges into manageable workstreams with milestones Own financial performance, delivery excellence, and risk management across the portfolio Sell and deliver major AI-enabled transformation programs (e.g., demand forecasting, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, Inventory Optimization) Address life sciences supply chain challenges (volatility, regulatory holds, launches) using data-driven insights Lead workshops and use analytics to improve organizations and processes Coach and develop junior and mid-level talent and contribute to capability development
Key requirements:
Minimum 8 years of executive leadership experience delivering planning transformation programs Minimum 5 years of experience with Planning technology solutions (e.g., OMP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP/S4, o9 Solutions, Blue Yonder) or adjacent systems Strong data and AI concepts knowledge applied to Life Sciences supply chains Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience) Executive presence Emotional intelligence Strong written and verbal communication OMP Kinaxis RapidResponse SAP IBP/S4
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