Contract Manager

Accenture PLC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Contract Manager in Amsterdam to manage contracts through the post-signature delivery lifecycle and partner with client stakeholders, procurement and vendor teams. The role emphasizes balancing contract, commercial and risk considerations in a technology services environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in contract management, with a focus on large or complex client agreements and the ability to navigate post-signature governance

Qualifications

• Strong post-signature contract management and delivery lifecycle experience.
• Experience in a technology/IT services environment.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large or complex client contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout the post-signature delivery lifecycle.
• Advise account and delivery teams on contractual obligations and risks.
• Manage contract changes, amendments and change requests.
• Support contract governance, risk mitigation and escalations.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, procurement and vendor management teams.
• Support pre-signature activities when required.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Delivery lifecycle

Stakeholder management

IT services

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join Accenture’s Contract Management team in Amsterdam.

This role goes beyond negotiating and signing contracts. You’ll stay closely involved after signature, supporting major client accounts throughout the delivery lifecycle and helping the business successfully deliver what was agreed.

You’ll work at the intersection of contracts, commercial management, risk and client delivery, building long-term relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Manage contracts throughout the post-signature delivery lifecycle
• Advise account and delivery teams on contractual obligations and risks
• Manage contract changes, amendments and change requests
• Support contract governance, risk mitigation and escalations
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, procurement and vendor management teams
• Support pre-signature activities when required

What makes the opportunity interesting?

Work on large and complex client accounts in a global technology environment

Become a long-term partner to account leadership and client stakeholders

Combine contract, commercial and risk management rather than focusing purely on legal negotiations

Gain exposure to complex technology and IT services contracts

Opportunity to work across different clients, industries and potentially the wider Benelux/Nordics region

What we’re looking for

Strong post-signature contract management and delivery lifecycle experience

Experience in a technology / IT services environment

5+ years of relevant experience

Experience supporting large or complex client contracts

Legal or commercial contracting background is an advantage