Contract management

Descripción del cargo

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. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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, accounts, and geographies.
- 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. 
- Support 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 

Job Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 4 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager.
- Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization.
- Understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
English proficiency: Minimum B2 level, to be evaluated during the recruitment process.