This is a Contract Manager role with Accenture based in Canberra, ACT, AU Accenture Role Seniority - mid level More about the Contract Manager role at Accenture KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities. · Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities. · Take accountability for identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties. · Engage in pre-award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support. · Contract Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts. Education: · Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree preferred. Membership: · 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. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks. · In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws · Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations · Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience · Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization and be capable of supporting discussions to influence key commercial and contracting decisions · Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions. 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 WORK REQUIREMENTS: · Extensive travel may be required Benefits of working at Accenture: · 18 weeks paid parental leave · Long & short-term career break opportunities · Structured career development program · Local and international career opportunities. · Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™ · Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people. · We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index! 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Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Leading contract management teams Developing staff Engaging in pre-award sales activities Key Strengths Contract management ⚠️ Risk management Negotiation Compliance investigations Employee relations Cultural awareness Why Accenture is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Accenture not with Hatch.