Contract Management Specialist with Italian

Talent Segment: Legal and Commercial
Imagine being part of team that helps transform leading organisations and communities around the world!

At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.

Contract Management is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Our professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business and commercial risks. We work alongside Accenture sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts.

We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including:

· Sales growth: expanding the footprint of our agreements and supporting new business;
· Revenue protection: delivering on our contractual commitments;
· Margin improvement: effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; and
· Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We have an unwavering commitment to equality for all. Together, we are acting, we are leading, and we will drive change across the globe.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Italian advanced, English advanced

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

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

Employee Benefits

Be well, work well, live well
Be at your physical best & take advantage of additional financial support;
Flexible medical & dental subscription plan with Regina Maria;
Nutrition counselling & Wellness subscriptions (7Card, Worldclass, SanoPass, or other providers);
Benefit Online platform for gift vouchers, transportation passes, vacation, cultural activities and many others;
Discount on Accenture shares through Employee Shares Purchase Plan;
Referral bonus, depending on the career level of the job opening;
Life insurance for you and your loved ones.

Follow your purpose
23 vacation days with our loyalty scheme, granting additional days: 1 extra day after 2 years, another after 5 years, and an additional day every 3 years until reaching a total of 30 vacation days;
Additional private pension plan, starting the second month of employment;
Flexible working hours depending on project specifics;
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities;
Communities of interest: sport, volunteering, and employees' resources groups (parents, mental health allies, Pride, disability, expats).

Care for you and your loved ones
Psychological and psychotherapy counselling support;
Premium access to well-being apps (Calm and Wysa);
Paid maternity or paternity leave;
Children educational reimbursement;
Support for adoption & psychological, financial and legal sessions for everyone in your household.

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