"This role is part of the Accenture Research Data Strategy & Data Management team, which leads Accenture's enterprise-wide third-party data strategy, governance, and optimization efforts of Accenture's third-party data ecosystem. The team connects business priorities, enterprise assets, and external data investments to maximize value, ensure compliance, and drive innovation. The Data Management Research Specialist will support Accenture Research Data Strategy & Data Management Manager on Third-Party Data Purchase Management. The Research Specialist will lead and influence cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with procurement, legal, vendor, and business teams to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and deliver actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder & vendor management Support collaboration between business, procurement, legal, and vendor teams by facilitating communications, tracking actions, and ensuring timely follow-up on deliverables. Procurement & Contract Administration Assist with procurement processes, approval workflows, purchase order tracking, and vendor onboarding activities while ensuring adherence to organizational policies. Reporting & Process Improvement Prepare recurring reports, usage analytics, leadership summaries, and process documentation while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality. Financial & Operational Support Support budget tracking, invoice management, accrual planning,



and reporting activities by maintaining accurate records and providing operational insights. Governance, Compliance & Risk Tracking Help monitor contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and governance processes, escalating risks or issues as needed to support informed decision-making. Key

Skills:
Analytical skills with high attention to detail Experience in reporting and dashboards creation (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) Proven track record of stakeholder and vendor management skills Strong project management skills Experience with Source-to Pay (S2P) process management Comfortable using Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and value creation. Solid communication skills and good interpersonal skills Strong professional qualities: client focus, decisiveness, integrity, ability to work with challenging goals and deadlines. Ability to work in global and multi-cultural environment Basic financial analysis and data lifecycle management will be a plus Additional Information Reports to: Data Strategy & Management Manager

Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, analytics, technology, engineering or a related discipline. A PG degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus. Work

Experience:
5-8 years of business experience in project management, vendor management, and payment processing.

Location:
Hyderabad, India Preferred start date: As soon as possible "

📌 Data Management Research Specialist (Hyderabad)
🏢 Accenture in India
📍 Hyderabad