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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 Associate Managers support the management of client contracts or portfolios in a way that maximizes value for Accenture and clients. They manage contracts in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and client business requirements.
They may lead contract management activities in small to medium accounts and supervise junior contract management professionals, acting as role models and trusted business partners.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement & Contract Support
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Lead or participate in contract management teams on specific projects or accounts, reporting into a senior contract management leader.
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Provide day鈥憈o鈥慸ay contract management support to client engagement teams and client counterparts.
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Demonstrate the value of the contract management function to business and account leadership.
Contracting, Drafting & Negotiation
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Draft and manage Statements of Work, change requests, subcontracts, NDAs, and other contractual documents.
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Support negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
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Assist with pre鈥慳ward sales activities, including RFP responses and contract schedules.
Risk & Issue Management
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Identify contractual and commercial risks and issues and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Escalate matters in line with defined guidelines and support issue resolution.
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Prepare contract management reports in line with account and delivery requirements.
People & Capability Development
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Supervise, mentor, and coach junior contract management staff on assigned engagements.
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Contribute to performance reviews, development planning, and training activities.
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Participate in developing and delivering contract management training materials.
Commercial Management
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Implement contract management processes on accounts.
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Working with finance and delivery leads to apply contractual levers impacting revenue, cost, and margin.
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Ensure awareness and communication of relevant contract policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor鈥檚 degree required
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of relevant contract management experience
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Exposure to complex or high鈥憆isk deals is preferred
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Experience leading or coordinating small teams is an advantage
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
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Solid understanding of general commercial contracting principles and subcontracting practices
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Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
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Strong organizational, time鈥憁anagement, and prioritization skills
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Analytical mindset with attention to detail
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
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Professional Dutch and English proficiency
Behavior and Attributes
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Team鈥憃riented, collaborative, and persuasive
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Comfortable operating in cross鈥慶ultural environments
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Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and inclusiveness
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Build trust through consistent delivery and sound judgment
Work Requirements
- Some travel may be required
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world鈥檚 leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services鈥攃reating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world鈥檚 leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360掳 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360掳 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at聽 www.accenture.com 聽
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