Job Description: Technology Strategy and Transformation - Tech Value, Technology Spend Assessment & Cost TakeoutPractice: Technology Strategy & Transformation, Capability Network I Areas of Work: Shape & Strategize Technology costs and cost profiles to identify new opportunities for clients I Level: Manager | Location: Pune, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai | Years of Exp: 9 - 13The Practice – A Brief SketchThe Technology Strategy & Tranformation Practice is a part of Accenture Strategy and focuses on our clients’ most strategic priorities. We help clients achieve growth and efficiency through innovative R&D transformation, aimed at redefining business models.We provide you with a great learning ground, where you will get an opportunity to advice and work with our key global clients, driving end-to-end transformative strategic value and business growth. You would be working with senior leaders at client organizations and partner with them to create strategic solutions at the intersection of business, technology, and operations. As a part of this high performing team, these are some of the initiatives you will drive:
Business problem assessment: Interact with client stakeholders to understand their problems, define a problem statement, understand the scope of the engagement, and drive projects to deliver value to the client
Analysis: Understand the technology costs and do a deep dive within individual cost items. Analyze the cost profile through multiple lenses such as business lens, technology lens, etc.
Deliver Value: Guide your team to suggest the right solutions to meet the needs of clients and help draw up practical implementation road maps that position them for long-term success
Build and own senior client relationships at CXO level, acting as a trusted advisor across the account and identifying new opportunities to expand the engagement
Understand and deploy the key value drivers of a business, how they impact the scope and approach of the engagement
Ensure Continued Success: Mentor junior members of the team, building their capability and grooming them toward independent delivery ownership; lead the creation of assets and accelerators that strengthen the Tech ROI offering, and own GTM and origination for the practiceBring your best skills forward to excel in the role:
4-7 years of relevant experience in leading large scale Tech Value deals, sales & GTM strategy skills.
Deep expertise in driving CXO discussions around cost, Productivity and Financial Governance.
Having end to end understanding of how organization’s Tech finance operates and how it impacts overall value case & investment profile.
Must’ve led large teams and complex strategy projects focused on Managed Services Strategy, Operating Model & Captives.
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3+ years of experience writing business cases (quantitative and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformation
Quickly understand the key value drivers of a business, how they impact the scope and approach of the engagement
Advanced presentation, public speaking skills and ability to drive C-suite/senior leadership level discussions
Ability to manage budgeting and forecasting activities and build financial proposals
Create expert content and take part in professional forums
Maximize capacity to develop high impact thought leadership that articulates a forward-thinking view of the market and work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
Promote a culture of experimentation and innovation.Your experience counts!
MBA from a tier 1 institute
• Working experience across:
9-13 years of experience working as an IT strategist/consultant
4+ years of relevant experience in Technology ROI/Cost Optimization, IT Benchmarking, Business Case creation
3+ years of experience leading or managing large teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing recommendations
Good knowledge of technology cost & ROI concepts through practical experience
Knowledge of and passion for leading technology trends
Exposure to industry frameworks for Cost take-out- e.g., Zero Based Budgeting, TBM
Practical industry expertise in Financial Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Transportation, Hospitality, Automotive/Industrial, Mining and Resources is of interest but experience in equivalent domains is also welcome.What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to work on transformative projects with key G2000 clients
Potential to Co-create with leaders in strategy, industry experts, enterprise function practitioners and, business intelligence professionals to shape and recommend innovative solutions that leverage emerging technologies.
Ability to embed responsible business into everything—from how you service your clients to how you operate as a responsible professional.
Personalized training modules to develop your strategy & consulting acumen to grow your skills, industry knowledge and capabilities
Opportunity to thrive in a culture that is committed to accelerate equality for all. Engage in boundaryless collaboration across the entire organization.About Accenture:Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 569,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.comAbout Accenture Strategy & Consulting:Accenture Strategy shapes our clients’ future, combining deep business insight with the understanding of how technology will impact industry and business models. Our focus on issues such as digital disruption, redefining competitiveness, operating and business models as well as the workforce of the future helps our clients find future value and growth in a digital world. Today, digital is changing the way organizations engage with their employees, business partners, customers and communities. This is our unique differentiator. To bring this global perspective to our clients, Accenture Strategy's services include those provided by our Capability Network – a distributed management consulting organization that provides management consulting and strategy expertise across the client lifecycle. Our Capability Network teams complement our in-country teams to deliver cutting-edge expertise and measurable value to clients all around the world. For more information visit https://www.accenture.com/us-en/Careers/capability-networkAccenture Capability Network | Accenture in One WordAt the heart of every great change is a great human. If you have ideas, ingenuity and a passion for making a difference, come and be a part of our team.
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