Contract Manager

Accenture; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture, located in Gurugram, India, is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management teams on large projects. This role involves engagement in pre-award sales activities and negotiation of commercial outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in contract management, strong leadership skills, and an understanding of compliance and contracting regulations.

Extensive travel may be required. Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment!

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience as a contract manager.
• Member of World Commerce and Contracting or similar certification preferred.
• Ability to handle complex deal negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management teams across large projects.
• Engage in pre-award sales activities and negotiate outcomes.
• Take accountability for contract risks and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract Management

Compliance Knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
• Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities.
• Take accountability for identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
• Engage in pre‑award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
• Contract Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor??s degree required. Advanced degree preferred.

Membership: Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/or professional certification considered a plus.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance‑related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.
• In‑depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance‑related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws.
• Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization and be capable of supporting discussions to influence key commercial and contracting decisions.
• Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
• Open to work with and understand cross‑cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
• Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non‑executives.

Work Requirements

Extensive travel may be required.