Senior Manager - Program and Project Management

Accenture India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Contract (S2C) solutions. The role emphasizes AI-powered automation, intelligent agents, and generative insights to reimagine sourcing, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in product management and procurement technology, with hands-on work on agentic AI frameworks and GenAI applications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management or delivering large, complex digital transformation projects.
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Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision and roadmap for Source-to-Contract (S2C) solutions with AI-driven innovation.
• Collaborate with engineering and data science to design intelligent agents that automate sourcing events and contract drafting.
• Integrate GenAI capabilities for tasks such as contract clause generation and supplier proposal analysis.
• Engage with procurement, legal, finance, and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into AI-enhanced product features.
• Ensure governance, ethics and regulatory compliance for AI-enabled procurement tools.
• Monitor performance and AI model outputs, benchmarking against industry best practices.

Skills

Product management

AI frameworks

GenAI

LLMs

Procurement

S2C

P2P

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Ivalua

Jaggaer

Icertis

Job description

Program & Project Mgmt Manager Skill required: Tech for Operations - Business Requirements Analysis Designation: Program & Project Mgmt Manager Qualifications: Any Graduation Years of Experience: 12

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

Looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Contract (S2C) solutions. This role combines deep procurement process knowledge with expertise in Agentic AI and Generative AI to reimagine sourcing, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will drive innovation by embedding AI-powered automation, intelligent agents, and generative insights into procurement workflows, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced efficiency.

• Product Vision & Strategyo Define and own the product roadmap for Source-to-Contract solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation.o Identify opportunities to leverage Agentic AI and GenAI to transform sourcing, supplier collaboration, and contract management.
• AI-Enabled Solution Designo Partner with engineering and data science teams to design intelligent agents that automate sourcing events, supplier risk assessments, and contract drafting.o Integrate GenAI capabilities for tasks such as contract clause generation, supplier proposal analysis, and negotiation support.
• Stakeholder Collaborationo Work closely with procurement, legal, finance, and IT stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into AI-enhanced product features.o Champion adoption of AI-driven tools across procurement teams and supplier ecosystems.
• Governance & Complianceo Ensure AI-enabled solutions adhere to procurement policies, ethical AI standards, and regulatory requirements.o Embed explainability and transparency into AI-driven decision-making processes.
• Continuous Improvemento Monitor product performance and AI model outputs to identify enhancements.o Benchmark against industry best practices in AI-powered procurement and emerging technologies.

What are we looking for?

Looking for a forward-thinking Product Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Source-to-Contract (S2C) solutions. This role combines deep procurement process knowledge with expertise in Agentic AI and Generative AI to reimagine sourcing, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will drive innovation by embedding AI-powered automation, intelligent agents, and generative insights into procurement workflows, enabling smarter decision-making and enhanced efficiency.

• Proven experience in product management or delivering large, complex digital transformation projects.
• 12-15 years of experience in product management, procurement technology, or sourcing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract processes (sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle).
• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and Generative AI applications (e.g., LLMs, autonomous agents, prompt engineering).
• Familiarity with AI ethics, governance, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Icertis etc..).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse, cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the entire S2C (Source-to-Contract) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Product Vision & Strategyo Define and own the product roadmap for Source-to-Contract solutions with a strong focus on AI-driven innovation.o Identify opportunities to leverage Agentic AI and GenAI to transform sourcing, supplier collaboration, and contract management.
• AI-Enabled Solution Designo Partner with engineering and data science teams to design intelligent agents that automate sourcing events, supplier risk assessments, and contract drafting.o Integrate GenAI capabilities for tasks such as contract clause generation, supplier proposal analysis, and negotiation support.
• Stakeholder Collaborationo Work closely with procurement, legal, finance, and IT stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into AI-enhanced product features.o Champion adoption of AI-driven tools across procurement teams and supplier ecosystems.
• Governance & Complianceo Ensure AI-enabled solutions adhere to procurement policies, ethical AI standards, and regulatory requirements.o Embed explainability and transparency into AI-driven decision-making processes.
• Continuous Improvemento Monitor product performance and AI model outputs to identify enhancements.o Benchmark against industry best practices in AI-powered procurement and emerging technologies.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in product management or delivering large, complex digital transformation projects.
• 12-15 years of experience in product management, procurement technology, or sourcing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract processes (sourcing, supplier management, contract lifecycle).
• Hands-on experience with Agentic AI frameworks and Generative AI applications (e.g., LLMs, autonomous agents, prompt engineering).
• Familiarity with AI ethics, governance, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Icertis etc..).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
• Strategic, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage diverse, cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the entire S2C (Source-to-Contract) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) business processes.