Principal Director – Downstream, Mobility & Convenience Retail Industry

Join Accenture as a Principal Director, leading transformational engagements with Fortune 500 enterprises in the downstream, mobility, and convenience retail sector. This leadership role is based in Old Sixth Ward, Houston, and offers the opportunity to drive strategic growth and operational excellence across one of the energy and retail industry's most dynamic segments.

Position Summary

As Principal Director, you'll own executive relationships with major clients across downstream operations, fuel retail networks, and mobility-connected convenience commerce. You'll shape multi-million-dollar transformation programs that modernize supply chains, optimize customer experiences, and unlock new revenue streams through digital innovation. This role combines deep client stewardship, commercial leadership, and hands-on consulting expertise—directing the vision and strategy while guiding cross-functional teams through complex, high-impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand strategic client relationships, identifying growth opportunities and securing new work within your account portfolio
• Direct end-to-end delivery of large-scale digital transformation programs, including supply chain optimization, point-of-sale modernization, and customer analytics initiatives
• Build and mentor senior consulting teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development
• Develop solutions that address critical industry challenges: fuel retail consolidation, EV infrastructure integration, omnichannel convenience experiences, and regulatory compliance
• Own P&L accountability for assigned accounts, managing profitability, resource allocation, and margin improvement
• Partner with Accenture's broader ecosystem—technology partners, industry platforms, and ecosystem players—to deliver integrated solutions

What You Bring

• 15+ years of professional services, management consulting, or energy and retail industry experience
• Proven track record leading large, complex client engagements with measurable business impact
• Deep expertise in downstream energy operations, convenience retail, fuel logistics, or related segments
• Strong commercial acumen: ability to scope work, estimate costs, and grow account value
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple geographies or disciplines
• Excellent communication and executive presence; ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and navigate complex organizational dynamics

Working at Accenture

Accenture brings together approximately 786,000 professionals worldwide, delivering strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services to reinvent how enterprises compete and create value. You'll work alongside industry-leading talent, access proprietary tools and platforms, and collaborate within a deep ecosystem of partners to solve problems at scale—all while advancing your own leadership and expertise in a role designed for growth.

Next Steps

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