Job Description

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership/Engagement:

Lead/participate in contract management team on a specific project or account or operate as the contract management lead on small to medium accounts or portfolios reporting into a senior leader;

Work with client engagement teams and client counterparts to assist with day to day contract management support and to understand delivery requirements;

Demonstrate the value of the contract management function with business and account leaders

Be a role model for contract management staff and demonstrate leadership qualities by participating in wider contract management activities

People & Portfolio Management / Development:

Supervise, mentor and coach junior contract management staff allocated to a specific project or account to ensure most effective utilisation of resources

Participate in the review of performance standards for junior staff;

Provide input for priority setting and performance achievement process for junior staff;

Assist with assessing training and education needs for junior staff on a specific project or account, when operating as the contract management lead; and

Participate in the development and delivery of contract/commercial training modules for contract management staff on a specific project or account.

Risk & Issue Management:

Identify contract and commercial risks and issues and proposes appropriate mitigation strategies or solutions for approval;

Escalate matters in a timely and controlled fashion (in accordance with prescribed guidelines) and ensure affected parties are notified in an appropriate manner; and

Draft and review appropriate reports in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements

Sales Support:

Provide support for pre-award sales activities including supporting the development of responses to client RFPs or similar, working with business to draft contract schedules and participate in negotiations; and

Demonstrate reasonable knowledge and understanding of Accenture's offerings and associated commercial considerations.

Contracting, Drafting and Negotiation:

Draft Statements of Work, Change Requests, Arrangement Letters, Subcontracts and Non-Disclosure Agreements (not exclusive), working with project leadership to provide timely reviews and quality contractual documents that are fit for purpose and collaborating with other internal organizations; and

Support negotiations to achieve the best outcomes for Accenture and clients

Commercial and Contract Management Processes:

Implement contract management processes on a specific project or account;

Ensure all contract relevant policies and procedures applicable to an account are identified and communicated to relevant personnel and

Work with delivery and finance leads to identify and flex appropriate contract levers affecting revenue, cost and profit

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex, risky deals with proven team management experience;

Relevant experience with in one or more of Accenture core businesses would be preferred;

Experience leading teams with good/impactful executive presence;

Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external executives and be capable of contributing and influencing key commercial and contracting decisions; and

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Legal and Contracting Knowledge:

Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles and subcontracting practices

Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management

Key Relationships

Supervises:

Contract Management professionals providing services on an account or portfolio of accounts

External Relationships:

May interface with client commercial, procurement, contract management, business executives

Education and Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor s degree required.

Membership:

Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.

Work Requirements:

Some travel may be required.

Behaviours and Attributes

Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.

Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.

Demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.

Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives

Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.

Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice;

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.

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.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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