GN-Industrial-Railway Management-Consultant

About The Role :

Analysts and Consultants - Railway Industry (Passenger/ Freight) 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:Analysts and Consultants |

Location:Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad |

Years of Exp:1-7 years

Explore an Exciting Career at Accenture

Are you a problem solver driven by impactful results? Do you enjoy working on transformation strategies for global clients? Does a collaborative and inclusive workplace energize you?

Then, Accenture Strategy & Consulting is where your potential can reach new heights.

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, transportation management systems (TMS) implementation, 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 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.

Globally, Accenture helps our clients develop strategies for value growth, improve their operational and go-to-market performance, and optimize organizational efficiency. We work on a range of projects, from long-term transformational system integration to short-term agile engagements, supporting our clients with:

Railway Operations: Deep knowledge in railway logistics management, covering areas such as scheduling, operations management, and maintenance.

Solution Design and Delivery: Lead the delivery of consulting engagements, advising on railway management strategies, project execution, and operational improvements.

Innovation and Digital Enablement: Implementing digital solutions that streamline rail operations and introduce modern technologies like predictive maintenance, IoT sensors, and AI-driven scheduling.

Data-Driven Analysis: Analyze operational data to provide actionable insights, optimize processes, and present compelling data visualizations to stakeholders.

Transformation Leadership: Manage change initiatives, engaging stakeholders in the journey, building alignment with business strategy, and executing transformation roadmaps for railway logistics.

Bring your best skills forward to excel in the role

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

Qualifications

Your experience counts!

MBA from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 school, or extensive industry experience in railway logistics and consulting.

1-7 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 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