Contract Associate Manager

Lead/support contract management teams across projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives and opportunities.

Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts providing input into performance management activities.

Support the identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with CM and project leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.

Engage in pre-award sales activities, engage in discussions with delivery team regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.

The contract management function is client facing and has a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES:

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

Some travel may be required.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Bachelor's degree required.

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.

Minimum 5 yrs. relevant experience in contract management

Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization

Basic understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.