Job Description
About Accenture ()
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our 506,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
About Accenture Cargo Advisory
Accenture Cargo Advisory is a practice area within the Travel unit in Accenture, and a leading advisor to the global air freight and broader transportation industry. The practice consists of :40 team members globally and advises many of the world’s best performing airlines, shipping lines, integrators, forwarders, airports, leasing firms, etc. A dedicated data analytics team within the Cargo Advisory practice is responsible for providing leading industry databases and analytical tools to our clients, including comprehensive air and express cargo demand & supply databases, forecast and optimization tools. This Cargo Data Analytics team operates from offices in Europe and APAC and aims to provide industry leading market intelligence products and top-class customer service to continue our steep growth curve.
About
About the position
The Cargo Model is an airline network and fleet optimization tool and is part of the state-of-the-art product portfolio we offer to our clients. Launched in 2015, it helps airlines to optimize their cargo performance, network contribution and profitability. The tool helps our leading airline clients in their strategic decision-making on optimizing what cargo to sell, which partnerships to engage in, and how to design their optimal air cargo networks of the future. The tool is in continuous development, and airlines frequently reach out for guidance with their scenario-building and to interpret the results of their scenarios.
As Product Manager and Development Lead, you will lead a team of data analysts and data engineers supporting our clients using this tool, by understanding the types of business cases airlines are running and by modelling these business cases, to eventually provide actionable insights to our clients. As the Cargo Model team lead, you will drive the tool development roadmap, participate in workshops with clients and facilitate the personal development of your team by actively seeking learning opportunities. You will work closely with other data analytics and consulting teams withing the Cargo practice, and act as a member of the Cargo Data Analytics Leadership Team.
Responsibilities
Products & Innovation
Safeguard a high-quality standard of the Cargo Model tool, and drive the adoption of innovative analytical and technical solutions to further develop the functionality, quality and efficiency of the tool based on continuous feedback from client interactions through workshops and training
Oversee the support and training to existing and prospect clients
Monitor client usage of the Cargo Model tool and raise any issues/roadblocks early on
Acts as a subject matter expert for the product, collaborating seamlessly with cross functional teams involving those from commercial, legal, IT, and the rest of the data team working on different products within the organization
Having conversations with airline prospects to highlight the value add provided to airlines in optimizing cargo contribution
Team development
Manage continuous development and growth of the Cargo Model team
Lead and effectively manage day-to-day activities of the Cargo Model team; meet targets under tight deadlines; and foster a collaborative team environment
Review and evaluate analysis conducted by team members to ensure accuracy, quality and relevance to clients
Evaluate projects and review performance of the Cargo Model team, provide constructive feedback
Encourage and support career development and growth, provide and facilitate training opportunities
Prioritize product development initiatives and manage timely delivery of priorities at high quality
What You Get Out Of It
This position provides exciting challenges and opportunities to exceptional talent wanting to develop their leadership and subject matter skills. Accenture places high emphasis on individual development and will provide comprehensive training to further develop yourself in this and potential future roles. Whilst working on state-of-the-art data products and market intelligence tools you will be exposed to market leading airlines, leading data analytics software as well as best practices in execution and delivery. The tight-knit team is focused on delivering high end results in a supportive and fun environment.
From this role you will gain experience and knowledge in the following:
Leading a team of data analysts and data engineers
Domain expertise in the air cargo industry and especially airline network optimization
Opportunity to cultivate impactful relationships with senior level clients from airlines worldwide
Exposure to our Microsoft technology stack (eg PowerBI, Azure)
Help shape the future strategy of our data product and tool portfolio and team development, as part of the Cargo Data Analytics Leadership Team
You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
Job Qualifications
Desired Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate has strong analytical problem-solving skills and an academic degree in a quantitative field from a top tier institution. We expect at least 6 years of relevant experience (aviation, logistics is essential), with at least 3 years of experience in leading a team. Some hands-on experience in SQL and Python is desirable, and the understanding of industry concepts is required to lead the team. We are looking for a culturally sensitive manager, experienced in bridging Asian and Western cultures with the ability to effectively lead a high performing team, and who is comfortable building relations with our (senior) clients in a fast paced and international environment.
A Master’s degree in business / data / information / aviation management or related discipline.
6+ years of relevant experience with in-depth understanding of the aviation industry, preferably in Network Planning & Strategy or Revenue Management areas.
Strong consulting, product management and strategy skills including data management, analytics, network optimization, econometrics, and visualization skills, with a certain amount of databases technical knowledge, e.g., SQL expertise etc.
3+ years of experience in leading a team, with a strong track record of helping the team members to develop the valuable skills needed to excel at their jobs.
Strong (internal and external) stakeholder management skills, including ability to set achievable goals and create strategies to meet those goals.
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
