Sourcing & Procurement IT Manager

IT Manager Position

Accenture Sourcing & Procurement is growing and seeking to enhance our IT Center of Excellence with someone who fits our strong and vibrant culture. We are looking for a driven professional who is committed to building a great business and having a seat at the table in making key decisions and influencing their career. Whether identifying opportunities to reduce clients IT costs or proposing innovative solutions that curb the effect of soaring prices and longer lead times, Accenture's Sourcing & Procurement team delivers tangible business results for our clients while also enhancing the employee experience, customer satisfaction, and community impact. As an IT Manager, you will have a dedicated focus on Accentures IT Center of Excellence to support all aspects of client-facing IT sourcing and cost optimization projects. The Manager will be expected to work closely with clients and suppliers to drive project initiatives and will lead consulting, problem solving, project management, and data analysis that will be the basis for strategic client decision making. Further, you will play an important role in deepening the expertise of Accentures IT Center of Excellence and capturing knowledge to support business development opportunities while helping scale Accentures IT capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses experience in IT procurement and / or negotiations across areas such as IT Services & Labor, IT Infrastructure, IT Software, and Telecommunications. While depth in all areas is not required, you will be expected to infuse Accentures Sourcing & Procurement consulting business with any existing knowledge and to build upon your current IT Procurement base by demonstrating a strong aptitude for learning.

Typical responsibilities include :

• Project Execution + Ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables through strong project management, team management, and client management skills
• Create robust sourcing strategies and cost-out recommendations
• Provide IT thought leadership and benchmarking
• Manage project support resources and coordinate with subject matter experts within and outside of the firm
• Develop and nurture relationships with clients
• Work with contractors, consultants, and internal / external resources to align priorities, accomplish objectives, and satisfy all stakeholders
• Facilitate development of project plans and overall project management to ensure effective delivery of client project work and client deliverables
• Contribute to the IT Center of Excellences strategic decisions and direction
• Exhibit integrity in decisions and firm relationships
• Achieve excellence and dependability through the execution of projects and initiatives

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