Industry X - Engineering Consulting Manager - Functional Lead (Engineering & PLM)

Job DescriptionThis role can sit anywhere in the US if it is near an Accenture Corporate OfficeWHO WE ARE:We are Industry X: We embed innovation, intelligence, and sustainability in the way the world makes things and the things it makes. Industry X enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We define Industry X as digital reinvention of manufacturing / engineering and believe that smart, sustainable, connected digital products and assets are about to create hyper-personalized industrial experiences, completely new levels of operational efficiency, transparency and traceability, tangible impact on sustainability and brand-new sources of revenue growth. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. Join us and become an integral part of our experienced Industry X team with the credibility, expertise, and insight clients depend on. Visit us here to find out more about Industry XTHE PRACTICE:This role will align to Industry X's R&D Design & Engineering practice.R&D Design and Engineering professionals link engineering and product development spend to business value, unlocking new sources of growth for our clients. They operate at the core of our clients' product and service value chains; fusing hardware, software, connectivity and cloud, coupled with supporting engineering systems, data and AI, to drive competitiveness while ensuring business results.Engineering Consultants define and design the end-state product engineering organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core engineering functions and the ability to start introducing software, analytics, and cloud into the products.THE WORK:The Engineering Consulting Manager - Functional Lead (Engineering & PLM) role leads client engagements focused on engineering transformation, product development optimization, and PLM‐enabled process modernization. This role is responsible for owning functional solution definition, guiding teams through requirements and process design, and ensuring PLM solutions align to engineering, business, and regulatory objectives.Managers in this role serve as trusted advisors to a client's engineering and product leadership, bridging strategy and execution by translating complex engineering needs into scalable technology‐enabled operating models and functional designs. They help to define and design the end-state product engineering organizational, operational, and technical models to enable modernization of core engineering functions and the ability to start introducing software, analytics, and cloud into the products.You will support our clients across a broad range of industries to address their issues related to:Engineering transformations which optimize organization structure, new product development processes, R&D spend and product lifecycle management systemsDigitizing the Engineering function with technologies like Digital Thread / Twin, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc.Zero-based product cost management through value analysis, value engineering and Design to Value assessmentsProduct Strategies including Product as a Service, Platform Ecosystems and Sustainable ProductsInnovation Management and Product Portfolio Optimization balancing voice of customer and cost to serveYou will work closely with our clients and internal teams to:Lead current state and future state analysis of engineering and product development processes, including:Product structure and BOM managementPart, document, and configuration managementEngineering change, release, and lifecycle governanceRequirements, quality, and compliance processesDefine end to end functional solution designs that leverage PLM capabilities to support business and engineering outcomesOwn functional requirements, process models, and user stories across one or more PLM workstreamsGuide development of Digital Thread / PLM strategies and roadmaps, including capability prioritization and phased transformation plansYou will be responsible for project functional leadership and solution oversightAct as the functional lead for PLM and engineering transformation initiatives (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA, Aras, Oracle PLM), partnering with architects and technical leadsOversee functional design of data models, lifecycles, workflows, and governance structuresEnsure functional consistency across process, data, and technology decisionsLead or oversee testing, validation, and business acceptance activities from a functional perspectiveYou will be responsible for client and stakeholder managementServe as the primary functional point of contact for engineering, product, and business stakeholdersFacilitate and lead executive‐level and working‐level workshops to drive alignment and decision‐makingCommunicate complex engineering and PLM / Digital Thread concepts clearly to both technical and non‐technical audiencesBuild and maintain strong client relationships grounded in credibility and delivery excellenceYou will also, throughout your work, have opportunities to:Lead and mentor consultants and senior consultants and small (2-5 people) to medium (6-15) sized teams, providing functional guidance and career development supportManage functional workplans, dependencies, risks, and deliverables within broader delivery programsContribute to delivery governance, status reporting, and issue resolutionSupport proposal development, estimates, and functional scope definition for new workChallenge legacy ways of working using constructive techniques that fuel client growthContribute to delivery standards, methodologies, and assets within Engineering ConsultingSupport account growth through delivery excellence, client trust, and identification of follow‐on opportunitiesAct as a role model for Accenture's values, leadership expectations, and delivery disciplineDrive a positive impact in the communities where we work and liveTravel will be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business needQualificationHERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:Minimum 6 years of experience working on engineering improvement initiativesMinimum of 2 years of experience working in a Fortune 500 company, contributing to a dynamic and high-performance work environmentExperience facilitating requirement gather workshops and process design sessionsStrong background in product engineering, R&D, manufacturing, or engineering systemsExperience in one or more priority client Industries:Aerospace & DefenseAutomotiveConsumer Goods & ServicesMedical TechnologyHigh TechIndustrial EquipmentExperience with Engineering systems and platforms such as:ERPDassault 3DXMicrosoft CoPilotPTC WindchillSAP PLMSiemens TeamcenterBONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:Prior experience in a consulting environment (Big 4 or global systems integrator preferred)Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodsDemonstrated ability to manage teams and client stakeholdersExperience delivering transformation involving PLM, digital thread, cloud, data, or AI-enabled engineeringExperience related to key technologies (Digital Thread / Twin, MBSE, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)Previous engineering experienceExperience with CAD and PLM systemsExperience with large‐scale PLM implementations or transformationsAbility to effectively manage and coach othersA collaborative mindset, are a team playerProven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environmentBachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 8 years' work experience). If associate's degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience. Industrial or engineering degree is preferredCompensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 04/06/2026.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:U.S. Employee Benefits | AccentureRole Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $94,400 to $293,800Cleveland $87,400 to $235,000Colorado $94,400 to $253,800District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300Illinois $87,400 to $253,800Maryland $94,400 to $253,800Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800New York $87,400 to $293,800New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800Washington $100,500 to $270,300Locations