· Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives and opportunities.
· Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities.
· Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
· Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
· The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.
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, creative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
· Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
· Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
· Some travel may be required.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
· Not Applicable
PERMANENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS [For Internal Applicants]:
· Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree required.
Membership:
· 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.