Technology Strategy Senior Manager (Melbourne/Sydney)

Accenture; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Australia seeks a Senior Manager in Technology Strategy to lead high-value engagements with C-suite, shaping digital agendas and enterprise technology modernization.

You will guide strategy, architecture, AI/data adoption, and cross-functional teams, delivering measurable business outcomes and building long-term client relationships.

This leadership role requires consulting background, M&A and transformation delivery experience, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology strategy.
• Proven background in consulting or advisory environments, engaging at executive level.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions due diligence, and technology transformation delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end technology and digital strategies, including roadmaps, operating models, and transformation agendas.
• Shape target-state architectures, technology cost and productivity strategies, and investment priorities.
• Embed emerging technologies, including AI and data, into transformation outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, guiding critical technology and investment decisions.
• Lead complex engagements as a trusted advisor and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Originate and shape new opportunities with Client account teams and Accenture’s sales teams.
• Develop long-term client relationships and go-to-market strategies.
• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Skills

Technology strategy

Executive stakeholder management

Consulting/advisory experience

M&A due diligence

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Certifications in cloud/AI/program management

Tools

Cloud certifications

AI certifications

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

Shape the future of technology strategy

At Accenture, we help organisations reinvent themselves through technology. As a Senior Manager in Technology Strategy , you will lead complex, high-value engagements at the forefront of digital transformation —working directly with C-suite executives to shape technology agendas that drive real enterprise value.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, business-critical environments and is passionate about combining strategy, technology, and industry insight to unlock growth.

What you’ll do

• Define end-to-end technology and digital strategies , including roadmaps, operating models, and transformation agendas
• Shape target-state architectures , technology cost and productivity strategies, and investment priorities
• Embed emerging technologies, including AI and data , into transformation outcomes

Partner with senior clients

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders senior client technology counterparts, guiding critical technology and investment decisions
• Lead complex engagements as a trusted advisor and deliver measurable outcomes

Drive growth and thought leadership

• Originate and shape new opportunities in partnership with Client account teams and Accenture’s sales teams
• Develop long-term client relationships and go-to-market strategies

Lead and grow high-performing teams

• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
• Shape, mobilise and lead teams to solution and deliver client engagements , leveraging capabilities across our local and Global workforce

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience in technology strategy
• Proven background in consulting or advisory environments , engaging at executive level
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions due diligence, and technology transformation delivery preferred

Functional expertise

• Technology strategy in M&A, IT operating models, and tech cost optimisation
• Deep exposure to data, AI or digital transformation programs, and ability to work with new frontier models

Leadership and impact

• Track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with experience in business development and deal shaping

Job Qualifications

Qualifications

• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• Certifications in cloud, AI, or program management advantageous

What sets you apart

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and technology ecosystems
• Strong financial and commercial acumen