Strategy & Transformation Manager

Job Role: Strategy & Transformation Manager

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Level 7

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Joining the Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting team means working with a team of entrepreneurial, self-starters who are collaborative and energetic and here to drive real value in everything we do. You'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways

Accenture’s Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting practice help platforms plan for new growth, build stand-out experiences, get personal at scale, secure trust and keep on getting better with our suite of capabilities and solutions. The Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting Practice leverage industry expertise and analytics-based insights to advise, design and implement transformational and innovative solutions for our clients.

In this role you will:

• Operate in an autonomous role, owning defined scope and outcomes, making aligned decisions centred in value – all driven by a self-motivated individual.
• Truly understand the needs of software & platform organisations through empathy, understanding and experience – being at the centre of clients, their wants, needs, worries and aspirations to truly promote the human centric mindset in everything you do
• Drive profitable growth by developing market-relevant insights, designing, and implementing new solutions that integrate strategy, technology, people, and process to deliver meaningful outcomes, leveraging Accenture’s four services: Interactive, Strategy & Consulting, Technology and Operations

We are looking for the following profiles and skills:

Experience in Software & Platforms or related industries is desired across all profiles. We are looking for skills and experience in one (or more) of the following areas. The ideal candidate should also have experience or an interest team management and talent development.

• Background in Consulting and/or an understanding/experience working within the Software & Platforms industry
• Experience driving growth in market segments, business consulting or defining and executing business strategy in a relevant industry

• Experience in delivery of projects and programmes with skills focused on, client relationship management, value creation, delivery excellence and risk management  
• Understanding of data driven consulting through data literacy, data strategy and storytelling utilising data points.
• A demonstrated interest in industry trends and an ability to develop and bring market relevant points of view to our clients 
• Experience or interest in the following growth areas: Marketplace, B2B Software as Service, B2B Sales and Customer Service, Food Delivery/Ride Sharing platforms, virtual reality, augmented reality and the Metaverse

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive base 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!

Working within the Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting team means you will be working in the fastest growing industry globally, where you will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to one of the most important segments in the global economy. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovate individuals across the team, but you will also have the opportunity to continuously learn new skills across the industry with continuous progression opportunities available.

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. 

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications TBC

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.