Technology Strategy Manager, Resources

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Strategy Manager to guide clients in leveraging technology for competitive advantage. This role involves collaborating with C-suite executives to define technology strategies that drive business transformations. You will lead teams, develop innovative solutions, and articulate compelling technology visions that capture market share. If you thrive on challenges and have a passion for technology-led business strategies, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in operating model strategy or technology-driven revenue growth.
• Proven experience writing business cases and leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite, defining technology and business strategy.
• Drive strategic opportunities incorporating innovative technology solutions.

Skills

Strategy Consulting

Technology Strategy

Business Case Development

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA or Equivalent Graduate Degree

Job description

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Please Note: Resources includes the industries of Utilities, Energy, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, and Natural Resources.

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 that 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 insights, 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, including beginning to develop C-suite relationships; drive a spirit of collaboration and teaming with clients while serving as a trusted advisor
3. Drive thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts with targeted input from senior resources; identify and advance ideas for new opportunities
4. Support Business Development by understanding how to architect and position proposals and SOWs
5. Facilitate to drive results and gain consensus for action; address difficult client conversations and engage senior stakeholders to drive outcomes

Here’s What You Need:

• Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
• 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
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing business cases
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively, including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree

Bonus Points if:

• You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• You have broad, diverse experience and knowledge of major technologies (legacy to emerging)
• You have demonstrated critical thinking, ability to question decisions, and provide creative solutions
• You can manage junior team members and develop them for more responsibility
• You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills for client relationships
• You have strong presentation skills: synthesizing information and delivering messages effectively
• You can create and drive executive messaging
• You lead in deriving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrating advanced research skills
• You can develop practical roadmaps supporting technology transformation
• You can manage multiple complex projects
• You have project management experience, with timely reporting and escalation to management

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on many factors, including location, role, skills, and experience. As required by law, Accenture provides a salary range for certain locations, as detailed in the job posting.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis; there is no fixed deadline. Benefits information is available here.

Role Location and 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

What We Believe:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging for all employees. Our culture values diversity as a driver of innovation and better service to clients and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected classes. We are committed to providing veteran employment opportunities.

Requesting An Accommodation:

We provide accommodations for disabilities or religious observances. If needed, contact us at 1 [phone] or via email to request accommodations.

Other Employment Statements:

Applicants must have work authorization in the US without requiring future visa sponsorship. Current employment with certain clients may affect eligibility. Disclosures of criminal records are not required during the hiring process. We prohibit discrimination based on discussing or disclosing pay information unless legally permitted.

Senioritiy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services