Technology Strategy is a critical, fast-growing component of our overall Strategy and Consulting practice. We develop company-wide strategies that exploit disruptive technologies, as well as advise our clients on how to reimagine their technology operations, architectures, and ways of working. With your impressive knowledge of the evolving digital landscape, disruptive technologies, and trends in technology strategy, you will work in high performance teams to address priority C‑suite issues with precision and speed. Our teams are changing businesses every day using deep industry insights and innovative ideas. Positioned at the crucial intersection of business and technology, we devise creative strategies for addressing our clients’ most pressing challenges and opportunities, based on trends, insights and data. With an eye for competitive advantage, digital disruption, operating models, and the future workforce, we take on the challenge of designing and implementing transformative business solutions, using the newest technology. Our research‑based advice and situational analyses enable our clients to act with speed and confidence. Whether we’re investigating complex issues or identifying new opportunities, our work always comes down to one thing: unlocking value and creating real, tangible impacts.
Responsibilities
* Manage single projects or major workstreams, driving overall team deliverables while supervising and mentoring team members
* Build strong relationships with senior clients that extend beyond individual projects, including beginning to develop C‑suite relationships
* Drive collaboration and teaming with the client, while serving as a trusted advisor to define strategy at the intersection of technology and business
* Articulate a compelling technology vision, informed by industry / functional expertise
* Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share
* Identify and prioritise value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint
* Shape strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations
* Develop value and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies to support executive decision‑making for investment in proposed transformation roadmaps, aligned with client’s strategic planning cycles
* Lead the creation of well‑articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market‑relevant technology strategy
* Identify and advance ideas for new business opportunities
* Support business development and build understanding of how to architect and position proposals and SoWs
* Facilitate to drive results and gain consensus for action – be able to address difficult client conversations and engage senior client stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes
* Work within or across one of the architectural domains: Business, Application, Data and Technology
Qualifications
* Strong desire to work in technology‑driven business transformation and curiosity around opportunities and threats posed by innovation and industry convergence
* Knowledge of key technology trends and strategies across Data and AI
* Knowledge of, and passion for, key technology advancements, trends and disciplines including cloud, AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, AR/VR and sustainable IT, based on previous experience and interest in the latest innovations
* Relevant experience with large‑scale digital and/or technology transformations
* Intellectual capacity to develop creative and breakthrough solutions
* Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, the ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem‑solving excellence. Equally comfortable in the role of business or technology strategist; able to rapidly assess the technology implications of business strategy and the business implications of technology strategy
* First‑class written and verbal communication skills; the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner
* Strong presentation skills with the ability to synthesise information and bring a message forward
* Proven success in leading and contributing to a team‑oriented environment
* Leadership qualities: the ability to easily establish trust‑based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication
* Drive: enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determination and optimism
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
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At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services we are known for.
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