Contract Manager

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,Technology and Operations Services, and Accenture Song - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 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

About Entity:
Corporate Functions—including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing Communications, and Workplace Solutions- powers Accenture’s people across industries and functions to keep our business leading in the New. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.

Job description:
Career Level: CL7
Role: Sales & Delivery - Contract Management
Talent Segment: Legal and Commercial
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY:



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

RELATIONSHIPS:


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience
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
Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.

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 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:

Extensive travel may be required

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Not Applicable


PERMANENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS [For Internal Applicants]:

Not Applicable

Career Level: CL7
Role: Sales & Delivery - Contract Management
Talent Segment: Legal and Commercial
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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.

JOB SUMMARY:



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

RELATIONSHIPS:


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience
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
Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.

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 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:

Extensive travel may be required

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Not Applicable


PERMANENT TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS [For Internal Applicants]:

Not Applicable

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
You’ll benefit from our network of global communities and collaborative culture that will help you build technical and functional skills and capabilities. And because we serve more than 40 industries globally, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable industry-specific expertise.
o The scale of our capabilities and client engagements—and the unique way we innovate, operate and deliver value—will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest technology trends.
o You’ll have access to leading-edge technology.

CALL TO ACTION:
If you have a desire to help the world’s leading companies and governments, now’s the time to join the world’s largest and most diversified group of technology, business process and consulting professionals. Be part of a dynamic team of collaborative experts, and help us improve the way the world works and lives.