Job Role: Strategy Manager (Software & Platform Industries)

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 50%

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

Accenture Software and Platforms forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. Software and Platforms Strategy team delivers tailored services to help a broad range of clients (e.g. SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and social media platforms) navigate complex, often ambiguous challenges by defining strategies to achieve sustained growth, drive efficiency, scale, and maintain their competitive position. Software & Platforms is an exciting practice to work in, and you will be part of our rigorous growth, working with clients to achieve success in an age of big shifts in AI and technology. As a strategy consultant, you will play a key role in driving thought leadership and delivering value to our clients. You will do this by working closely with the Software & Platforms team as well as our broader service groups to bring the best of Accenture.

In our team you will learn:

How to work across strategy and consulting, technology and operations and leverage our capabilities to bring the best of Accenture
New technologies in the age of AI, and ways to help clients set up for success in this new competitive environment
Software & Platforms topic knowledge, acquired from working with the leading technology companies in the world

In this role you will:

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate solutions with structure and clarity
Present internally and to clients, representing the practice and building credibility in your work
Take ownership of large-scale strategy projects, ensuring we are engaging the right stakeholders, on track against plans, and delivering high quality output to the client’s requirements
Lead complex, end-to-end strategic and transformation programmes across Software & Platforms
Own delivery scope and commercial outcomes, including business casing, risk management, and value tracking
Contribute to business development efforts – from client proposals to go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership
Create and lead high-performing teams, mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
Drive innovation within the practice by shaping new capabilities, assets, thought leadership perspectives and become a subject matter expert, delivering value to clients