Imagine being part of team that helps transform leading organisations and communities around the world!
At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.
Your mission
Contract Management is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Our professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business and commercial risks. We work alongside Accenture sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts.
We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including:
- Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements and supporting new business;
- Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments;
- Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; and
- Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.
Your daily work
- Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
- Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities.
- Take accountability for identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
- Engage in pre-award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
- Contract Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in economics or law required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 9 years relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience.
- Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
- Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.
- In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws.
- Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization and be capable of supporting discussions to influence key commercial and contracting decisions.
- Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
What we offer
- Individual working time model with flexibly adaptable working hours
- Work wherever you are needed - at one of Accenture's locations, remotely or at the client's site
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Attractive career opportunities
- A work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
Life at Accenture
In this role, you'll be part of Accenture Operations. We transform our clients' processes and grow their businesses. In order to do this, we develop and scale agile, resilient operating models that enable them to respond quickly to change. This is made possible by #IntelligentOperations and our advanced AI platform #SynOps.
The Accenture culture: Here, YOU are the catalyst for change
Your unique combination of skills, personality, and aspirations sets you apart. When distinct talents, strengths, and perspectives merge, the result is nothing short of extraordinary: ideas that propel the world forward. This is we champion diversity and personal development at Accenture. Create a working environment where you truly thrive; with responsibilities that resonate deeply; with a workload that is perfectly aligned with your capabilities; and methods that are tailored to your objectives. How you wish to connect, further your development, and personally evolve rests in your hands. This is your career. We are mere facilitators, helping you shape it exactly as you envision.
Contact us
Any questions? Please connect with us at [email protected] or 00 800 450 450 45.
We look forward to meeting you!
