GN-I&E-Industrial-T&L(Rail) -Bilingual – Consultant

Consultant - Railway Consulting - Bilingual French / German – Industrial Join our team in Strategy & Consulting to find endless opportunities and solve our clients' toughest challenges, as you work with exceptional people, the latest tech and leading companies across industries. Practice: Transportation and Logistics, Industrial Consulting, S&C Global Network (GN) | Areas of Work: Railway logistics and management | Level: Consultant | Location: Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkata | Years of Exp: 6-10 years Explore an Exciting Career at Accenture Are you a seasoned consulting professional with deep expertise in transportation and logistics? Accenture Strategy & Consulting is seeking a Consultant – Transportation & Logistics to join our S&C Global Network (GN) Industrial Consulting team. In this role, you will lead high-impact client engagements, shape business development pursuits, and contribute to thought leadership that defines the future of global supply chains and mobility. The Practice – A Brief Sketch Transportation and Logistics team within S&C GN Industrial Practice brings extensive expertise in driving operational efficiency and digital transformation across our clients. we specialize in digital transformations, end-to-end supply chain optimization, freight and fleet management, route planning and optimization, last-mile delivery solutions, warehouse and inventory management, process automation and digitization, sustainability initiatives, cold chain logistics, advanced analytics and data-driven insights, IoT and asset tracking solutions, and industry benchmarking and best practices. Our Rail expertise spans asset management, railway operations, customer journey transformation, rail freight, smart mobility, and digital solutions. Our approach leverages advanced technology to optimize transportation and logistics operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction, positioning our clients at the forefront of the logistics and transportation industry. Transportation and Logistics team within S&C GN Industrial Practice brings extensive expertise in driving operational efficiency and digital transformation across our clients. We specialize in: Railway logistics and operations optimization Digital transformations and new-age technologies (IoT, AI/ML, automation, predictive maintenance) Supply chain and network optimization for freight and passenger systems Smart infrastructure and station management solutions Sustainability initiatives and advanced analytics. Bring your best skills forward to excel in the role Must have Skills in following areas: Provide consulting services in either French or German , serving as the primary liaison for clients and stakeholders. Communicate complex technical and functional concepts fluently in French or German , both verbally and in written documentation. Working knowledge of key rail concepts such as asset management, rail operations, infrastructure management, and customer journey design Good to have Skills in one or more of the following areas: Railway Logistics Expertise: Strong understanding of railway operations, logistics management, and supply chain practices specific to railway systems. Digital Transformation in Rail: Experience in digital solutions like IoT for rail, predictive maintenance, asset tracking and automation, 5G rail connectivity, Gen AI, digital twin, TMS Transport management system (TMS) like European Train Control System (ETCS). Data management: Ability to manage data, cloud, operations, cybersecurity, software deployment and testing along with Master Data Management (MDM) & Finance capabilities for railways in particular Rail Network Operations: Experience capacity management, network design, smart routing and scheduling, station management, yard automation and management for network optimization in rail systems Smart Rail Infrastructure: Background in smart and autonomous train systems, remote systems activation, connected stations Service management: Experience in ticketing, booking, dynamic pricing, rate-card management, service point management, safety management, passenger experience improvement. Other required skills Strategic Project Management: Ability to manage project scope, budget, and delivery, focusing on operational efficiency and cost control. Communication and Presentation - Plan and deliver well-structured oral and written communications Structured Problem Solving - Help identify and structure key client challenges into hypotheses and conduct analyses to address the challenges Stakeholder Management - Manage mid-level to senior client leadership and lead conversations Team management skills with an ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders Program management skill with an ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and drive successful delivery within scope and budget Cross-cultural competence with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment What’s in it for you? An opportunity to work on transformative projects with key G2000 clients Potential to Co-create with leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners and, business intelligence professionals to shape and recommend innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies. Ability to embed responsible business into everything—from how you service your clients to how you operate as a responsible professional. Personalized training modules to develop your strategy & consulting acumen to grow your skills, industry knowledge and capabilities Opportunity to thrive in a culture that is committed to accelerating equality for all. Engage in boundaryless collaboration across the entire organization. About Accenture: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 569,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at About Accenture Strategy & Consulting: Accenture Strategy and Consulting shapes our clients’ future, combining deep business insight with the understanding of how technology will impact industry and business models. Our focus on issues such as digital disruption, redefining competitiveness, operating and business models as well as the workforce of the future helps our clients find future value and growth in a digital world. Today, digital is changing the way organizations engage with their employees, business partners, customers, and communities. This is our unique differentiator. To bring this global perspective to our clients, Accenture Strategy's services include those provided by our S&C Global Network (GN) – a distributed management consulting organization that provides management consulting and strategy expertise across the client lifecycle. Our S&C Global Network (GN) teams complement our in-country teams to deliver cutting-edge expertise and measurable value to clients all around the world. At the heart of every great change is a great human. If you have ideas, ingenuity and a passion for making a difference, come and be a part of our team . Your experience counts! MBA from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 school, or extensive industry experience in railway logistics and consulting. 6-10 years of progressive experience in railway management and/or logistics, with consulting exposure. Knowledge of railway industry along with skills mentioned above Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) and familiarity with Agile methodologies are an advantage. Experience in strategy and business/technology consulting role conversant with process improvement, cost optimization, customer analytics and experience management etc. Experience in value architecting, business case preparation, value realization Experience in Digital, New IT, Cloud & Core modernization, Cloud transformation processes, transforming legacy to the cloud, Agile transformation, RPA, AI/ML strategy implementation and use cases Familiarity with Agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and tools like JIRA, Confluence, and MS Projects to manage complex rail-related projects. Knowledge of design thinking workshops and innovation Experience in large data analysis, data driven consulting, BI and analytics, reporting, dashboarding, visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau Experience of team Management – Coach and mentor team members in projects, on asset development, business development and overall professional development Must have Fluency in German or French (written and spoken) About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. 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