At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead contract management teams and support client needs across projects.
- Company: Join Accenture, a global leader in innovative solutions and services.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, diverse culture, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming organisations and communities worldwide.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and experience in contract management required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
About Accenture: Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world.
Through our Reinvention Services, we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders.
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;
- Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.
Job Summary: Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Membership: Member of World Commerce and Contracting or National Contract Management Association and/or professional certification considered a plus.
- Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.
- In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws.
- Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
- Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management.
- Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization.
- Basic 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 recognise 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: Some travel may be required.
Contract Associate Manager in Melbourne employer: 8200 Accenture Australia P/L Company
Accenture is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Sydney that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits like 18 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and a structured career development program, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, Accenture fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported in their journey towards meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
8200 Accenture Australia P/L Company Recruitment Team
