Technology Strategy Manager, Resources

Accenture; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a technology domain expert to drive innovative strategies and solutions that empower clients to harness technology for business transformation. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior executives, articulating a compelling vision that positions technology as a key differentiator. Your leadership will guide teams in developing actionable recommendations, fostering strong client relationships, and navigating complex challenges. This dynamic role offers the chance to shape the future of technology in business, making a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm required.
• 5+ years in operating model strategy or technology-driven revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of technology and business.
• Manage a project or major workstream, driving overall team deliverables.

Skills

Technology Strategy

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Equivalent Graduate Degree

Tools

Data Models

Visualization Tools

Job description

We Are:

We are Technology Strategy and Advisory. Our vision is to become the world’s leading advisors in harnessing technology and innovation as a force to reinvent and improve every business. Our mission is to help client business executives disrupt their industry and utilize technology to capture market share.

Technology Strategy leverages deep business and technology domain expertise empowering clients to be more competitive while unlocking value and driving profitable growth. The C-suite must position technology as a differentiator to stay agile in a world dominated by change. New business architectures break away from old ways of doing things, driving agility to compete and grow in the new. Accenture Technology Strategy enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. We develop new capabilities across applied intelligence, data and analytics, blockchain, robotics, internet of things, and cyber resilience at speed and scale.

You Are:

A technology domain expert with extensive experience in technology-led business strategies with leadership skills to spare. Your expertise? Advising clients on technology strategies to achieve their vision and operational goals. You have an abundance of energy and drive, resilience, and a passion for collaborating with senior executives. You love continual learning and are intrigued by new challenges. You have a flair for breaking down complex issues into logical parts and constructing analyses driving actionable recommendations. You’ve got top-notch communication and people skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams. You have a strong aspiration for growing your career.

In Technology Strategy you will:

1. Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of both technology and business
2. Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise
3. Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share
4. Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint
5. Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations
6. Develop operating models and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies
7. Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant technology strategy

As a Manager you will:

1. Manage a single project or major workstream, driving overall team deliverables while supervising and mentoring team members
2. Build strong relationships with senior clients that go beyond the workplace, including beginning to develop C-suite relationships; drive a spirit of collaboration and teaming with client while serving as a true trusted advisor
3. Drive thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts with targeted input from more senior resources; identify and advance ideas for new opportunities
4. Support Business Development, building understanding of how to architect and position proposals and SOWs
5. Facilitate to drive results and gain consensus for action; able to address difficult client conversations and engage senior client stakeholders to drive meaningful outcomes

Here’s What You Need:

1. Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
2. Minimum 5 years of proven experience in at least one of the following: operating model strategy, technology in M&A, ZBT, or technology driven revenue growth strategy
3. Minimum 5 years of experience writing business cases
4. Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
5. Bachelor’s degree

Bonus Points if:

1. You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
2. You have broad, diverse experience and knowledge of major technologies (legacy to emerging)
3. You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions
4. You can manage junior members of the team and can groom them for more responsibility
5. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients
6. You have strong presentation skills: ability to synthesize information and the ability to bring a message forward
7. You have the ability to create and drive executive messaging
8. You lead in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrated advanced research skills
9. You can develop practical roadmaps that support the enabling of technology transformation
10. You can manage a variety of projects with increased complexity
11. You have developed project management abilities and have reported and escalated on time to managerial level

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.

We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Role Location Annual Salary Range:

California $87,400 to $253,000

Colorado $87,400 to $253,000

District of Columbia $87,400 to $253,000

Illinois $87,400 to $253,000

Minnesota $87,400 to $253,000

Maryland $87,400 to $253,000

New York $87,400 to $253,000

Washington $87,400 to $253,000

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