Accenture
Technology Strategy Manager/Sr Manager, Communications and Media
Accenture, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
We Are
Technology Strategy, and we design and execute industry-relevant reinventions that allow organizations to realize exceptional business value from technology. 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 expertise combined with technology know-how, empowering clients to be more competitive by leading initiatives that unlock value and drive growth. We enable leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help our clients disrupt their markets through creating strategies that capabilities in operating model, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies such as GenAI, rethinking business models for growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. You Are
A technology domain C-level advisor with tons of experience in creating technology-led business strategies, and top-flight leadership skills. Your expertise? Advising senior executives on data-driven technology strategies to transform their business models and crush their strategic, financial, and operational goals. As a senior manager, you’re a natural at people development and bringing out the best in teams. You’ve got top notch communication and leadership skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams along with a strong aspiration to become a Managing Director. In Technology Strategy you will
Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of both technology and business.
Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise.
Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share.
Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint.
Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations.
Develop operating models and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies.
Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant technology strategy.
Pressure-test assumptions made by leadership teams, including AI-generated insights.
Validate AI-assisted analysis with logic, experience, and domain knowledge.
Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, modeling, and scenario analysis.
Use critical judgement to Know when AI outputs are directionally useful vs. when they are unreliable.
As a Manager/Senior Manager you will
Lead team, project, and program as well as corresponding deliverables while supervising and mentoring full teams.
Originate sales under MD direction.
Fully own thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts, building a following with similar expertise.
Build strong relationships with senior clients, serving as a trusted advisor for the C-suite.
Facilitate larger, more complex, and more senior client stakeholder groups with tailored approaches to collaboration, driving both big picture and detail-oriented conversations across many types of stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 80%
Basic Qualifications
Manager: 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 team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
Bachelor’s degree
Senior Manager: Minimum 3 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
Minimum 7 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 7 years of experience writing business cases
Minimum 4 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
Bachelor’s degree
Bonus Points
You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
You have broad, diverse experience and knowledge of major technologies (legacy to emerging)
You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions
You can manage junior members of the team and can groom them for more responsibility
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients
You have strong presentation skills: ability to synthesize information and the ability to bring a message forward
You have the ability to create and drive executive messaging
You lead in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrated advanced research skills
You can develop practical roadmaps that support the enabling of technology transformation
You can manage a variety of projects with increased complexity
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 as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards) Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $122,700 to $317,200 Cleveland $122,700 to $317,200 Colorado $122,700 to $317,200 District of Columbia $122,700 to $317,200 Illinois $122,700 to $317,200 Maryland $122,700 to $317,200 Massachusetts $122,700 to $317,200 Minnesota $122,700 to $317,200 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $317,200 Washington $122,700 to $317,200 Additional compensation and legal notices repeat in this description. It includes an accommodation notice, EEO statements, and other employment statements to comply with policy requirements. Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. Requesting an Accommodation: Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances. If you require accommodation to perform essential functions, participate in the recruitment process, or during employment, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. For accommodation needs, call 1-877-889-9009 or contact your recruiter. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected basis. Accenture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Other Employment Statements: Applicants must have work authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates employed by a client of Accenture may not be eligible for consideration. A criminal history is not an absolute barrier to employment. Accenture disclaims pay disclosure restrictions and provides guidance regarding compensation information. California disclosures: If you are a California resident, additional notices may apply. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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Technology Strategy, and we design and execute industry-relevant reinventions that allow organizations to realize exceptional business value from technology. 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 expertise combined with technology know-how, empowering clients to be more competitive by leading initiatives that unlock value and drive growth. We enable leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help our clients disrupt their markets through creating strategies that capabilities in operating model, enterprise architecture, and emerging technologies such as GenAI, rethinking business models for growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. We help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology. You Are
A technology domain C-level advisor with tons of experience in creating technology-led business strategies, and top-flight leadership skills. Your expertise? Advising senior executives on data-driven technology strategies to transform their business models and crush their strategic, financial, and operational goals. As a senior manager, you’re a natural at people development and bringing out the best in teams. You’ve got top notch communication and leadership skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams along with a strong aspiration to become a Managing Director. In Technology Strategy you will
Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suite defining strategy at the intersection of both technology and business.
Articulate a compelling technology vision with industry and functional expertise.
Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share.
Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint.
Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations.
Develop operating models and business cases leveraging disruptive technologies.
Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge, guidance, and recommendations on a specific market-relevant technology strategy.
Pressure-test assumptions made by leadership teams, including AI-generated insights.
Validate AI-assisted analysis with logic, experience, and domain knowledge.
Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, modeling, and scenario analysis.
Use critical judgement to Know when AI outputs are directionally useful vs. when they are unreliable.
As a Manager/Senior Manager you will
Lead team, project, and program as well as corresponding deliverables while supervising and mentoring full teams.
Originate sales under MD direction.
Fully own thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts, building a following with similar expertise.
Build strong relationships with senior clients, serving as a trusted advisor for the C-suite.
Facilitate larger, more complex, and more senior client stakeholder groups with tailored approaches to collaboration, driving both big picture and detail-oriented conversations across many types of stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 80%
Basic Qualifications
Manager: 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 team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
Bachelor’s degree
Senior Manager: Minimum 3 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
Minimum 7 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 7 years of experience writing business cases
Minimum 4 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations
Bachelor’s degree
Bonus Points
You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree
You have broad, diverse experience and knowledge of major technologies (legacy to emerging)
You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions
You can manage junior members of the team and can groom them for more responsibility
You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with clients
You have strong presentation skills: ability to synthesize information and the ability to bring a message forward
You have the ability to create and drive executive messaging
You lead in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrated advanced research skills
You can develop practical roadmaps that support the enabling of technology transformation
You can manage a variety of projects with increased complexity
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 as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards) Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $122,700 to $317,200 Cleveland $122,700 to $317,200 Colorado $122,700 to $317,200 District of Columbia $122,700 to $317,200 Illinois $122,700 to $317,200 Maryland $122,700 to $317,200 Massachusetts $122,700 to $317,200 Minnesota $122,700 to $317,200 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $317,200 Washington $122,700 to $317,200 Additional compensation and legal notices repeat in this description. It includes an accommodation notice, EEO statements, and other employment statements to comply with policy requirements. Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities, and is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. Requesting an Accommodation: Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances. If you require accommodation to perform essential functions, participate in the recruitment process, or during employment, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. For accommodation needs, call 1-877-889-9009 or contact your recruiter. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected basis. Accenture is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Other Employment Statements: Applicants must have work authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates employed by a client of Accenture may not be eligible for consideration. A criminal history is not an absolute barrier to employment. Accenture disclaims pay disclosure restrictions and provides guidance regarding compensation information. California disclosures: If you are a California resident, additional notices may apply. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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