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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 Managers are responsible for managing a portfolio of client contracts to maximize value for Accenture and our clients while ensuring compliance with contractual, commercial, and policy requirements. The role involves acting as a trusted commercial advisor to account leadership, clients, and delivery teams throughout the full contract lifecycle.
Contract Managers are client-facing, operate independently on complex engagements, and are expected to manage and coordinate the work of contract management professionals assigned to projects or accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Leadership
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Act as contract management leads to complex engagements or portfolios, working closely with account leadership, sales, delivery, finance, and legal teams.
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Advise on appropriate contract models, pricing structures, and relevant terms and conditions.
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Serve as the primary commercial and contractual point of contact between project teams, business leadership, and Legal.
Contract Management & Compliance
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Review, track, and manage contractual obligations, deliverables, variations, correspondence, and documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and policy requirements.
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Independently apply contract management tools and techniques across assigned engagements.
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Respond to complex inquiries related to contract terms, obligations, and revisions.
Risk & Issue Management
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Identify commercial and contractual risks and issues, assess impact, and propose commercially sound mitigation strategies.
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Escalate issues appropriately and support resolution to achieve optimal outcomes for Accenture and clients.
Negotiation & Deal Support
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Participate confidently in contract negotiations with client counterparts.
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Support pre-award and post-award activities, including deal shaping, contract drafting, and change management.
People & Stakeholder Management
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Manage the daily workload of assigned contract management personnel and support their development.
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Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external client counterparts.
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Develop a strong understanding of Accenture鈥檚 business areas to provide practical, business鈥慳ligned advice to senior management.
Qualifications
Education
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Bachelor鈥檚 degree required
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Preferred fields: Law, Contract Management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Experience
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Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or a related field
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Experience managing complex or high鈥憆isk engagements
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
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Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, contract structures, and subcontracting practices
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Experience reviewing, managing, and mobilizing contracts throughout the contract lifecycle
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Ability to apply sound business judgment and identify optimal commercial solutions
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Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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Able to advise and interact effectively with senior executives and client leadership
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Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Advanced Dutch and professional English proficiency
Behavior and Attributes
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Collaborative leader and team player with strong influencing skills
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Comfortable working in cross鈥慶ultural, global environments
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Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and inclusion
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Detail鈥憃riented, proactive, and solution鈥慺ocused
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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