Are you a manager with a strong ability to drive business transformation and a keen understanding of Data & AI or FinOps? Do you possess strong analytical skills coupled with a solution-oriented mindset, ready to shape and sell innovative solutions that leverage data insights to drive growth and competitive advantage? If you're passionate about combining strategy with cutting edge technology to catalyze positive change, we want to hear from you!
We are Technology Strategy & Advisory (TS&A)! Our vision is to become the leading trusted advisors in harnessing technology and innovations as a force to reinvent every business. As part of our growing Technology Strategy & Advisory team, we are looking for a Technology Strategy & Advisory Manager specializing in the Data & AI or FinOps field.
As a manager you will work in high performance teams to address priority C‑suite issues with precision and speed, tailored to the specific needs around Data & AI and/or FinOps topics. Together with your team of young and enthusiastic colleagues, your role will be to help clients drive profitable growth through digital transformation, succeed in the generative AI era and generate enduring, long‑term sustainable value. In addition to leading strategic initiatives and fostering innovation, you will help clients identify and capitalize on opportunities for business growth within the Data & AI or FinOps field. You help them gain an understanding of their most crucial challenges, analyze, and communicate your recommendations, to contribute to the client’s success, as well as Accenture’s.
- Team you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients: In Technology Strategy & Advisory, we articulate a compelling technology vision with industry expertise and context. You will work with C‑level executives, digital marketers and/or IT managers. With your ~80 direct colleagues you are at the heart of the change, developing value case and operating model with disruptive technologies in short to medium engagements. As a TS&A manager you will be positioned at the crucial intersection of business, technology and the industry. We devise creative new digital strategies, implementation of roadmaps and guide digital transformations based on trends, insights, data and our expertise. Our work always comes down to one thing: unlocking value and creating real, tangible impacts.
- Processes you get energy from solving complex puzzles and working in teams: Our consultants in Strategy & Consulting are changing businesses every day using industry insights, knowledge and innovative ideas. Applying data‑driven methods to analyze our clients’ strategic challenges, solving complex problems and helping them realize their business strategy through the right use of new technologies. Besides the work for our clients, you will also contribute to our practice and helping the team grow and develop by e.g. Participating in and organizing events, creating points of view, and sharing your knowledge.
- Technology Convey deep understanding of technology platforms and architecture at intersection of client's industry to (re)define the client’s technology stack. Realize value, advise, and execute medium to longer term technology transformations such as multi‑year Cloud journeys with a clear industry focus, leveraging cloud partners and platforms to drive innovation, flexibility and agility across enterprise and build new businesses.
- Data & AI you will develop a data strategy, design modern data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks), design AI innovations, and operating models: You will understand the importance of data for business decision making. Helping our clients to become truly data/insight driven by identifying a measurable business value from data & analytics, by designing and building the required capabilities and by driving embedding of analytics and AI into their decisions, processes and day to day operations. You will learn teams how to do data‑driven storytelling through quantitative analysis and data visualization.
- FinOps you will help clients maximize business value from cloud investments through FinOps practices, define cost‑optimization strategies, governance models, and operating structures. You will support multi‑year cloud journeys with a focus on efficiency, agility, and innovation. You will work with leading platforms such as Apptio Cloudability, Azure Cost Management, or AWS Cost Explorer, defining the FinOps operating model and embedding a value‑driven culture across IT and Finance.
With all our roles, there is some in‑person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
Who we areIn today’s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co‑create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech‑enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms and partnerships to help bring ideas to life.
Strategy & Consulting is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Operations, Technology, Song and Industry X.
Here's what you'll need- A finished Masters degree
- Several years of external consulting experience
- Strong expertise in Data & AI and/or FinOps
- 6‑8 years of experience in technology strategy and/or large‑scale digital and technology transformations
- Knowledge on latest technology advancements (in a certain technology area and/or industry) based on previous experience and interest in the latest innovations
- Consulting skills, e.g., solid financial and business acumen, structured and abstract thinking, analytical and creative problem solving, project management, prioritizing, communication, and stakeholder management
- Strong personality, presentation and communicative skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English – spoken and written
- Proven affinity with Digital/IT and Technology (e.g., in your hobbies or work experience)
- Certifications e.g., Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP), SAFe, TOGAF, DAMA, ML, Data Science, Finops, or TBM
- Experience with Apptio Cloudability, Power BI, Databricks, or Collibra
Accenture is a global company with a world‑class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:
- Develop yourself and embrace a sustainable growth mindset
- Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
- Live a human‑led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
- Lead and transform our clients with technology
- Connect with our global network of 770,000 colleagues.
These promises are reflected in our excellent employee benefits, including:
- Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
- Flexible working hours (4×9) & work location, and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from Eid al‑Fitr to a birthday.
- Paid leave: Parental leave, Paternity leave for all non‑birthing parents, Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave. Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS‑Business card)
- A laptop, iPhone, and home office setup allowance
- 26 vacation days per year
- Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme
Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long‑lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed into everything we do and for everyone we work with.
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
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