Job Description

Contract Specialists assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.Contract Specialists are generally co-located with Accenture business/client units and project teams (often on client premises) and are expected to maintain a high level of visibility on the account as they perform their contract management responsibilities.Contract Specialists must be capable of managing contracts, including subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Specialists may also direct the work activities of junior contract management professionals and other related engagement staff allocated to a business or client unit, acting as a role model for contract management staff and a trusted partner to the business. Contract Specialists are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterpartsKey ResponsibilitiesLeadership/Engagement:Lead/participate in contract management team on a specific project or account;Work with client engagement teams and client counterparts to assist with day to day contract management support and to understand delivery requirements;Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seek innovative ways to improve performance of the team; andDemonstrate the value of the contract management function with project and account teams.Be a role model for contract management staff and demonstrate leadership qualities by participating in wider contract management activitiesPeople & Portfolio Management / Development:Supervise, mentor and coach junior contract management staff allocated to a specific project or account to ensure most effective utilisation of resources;Participate in the review of performance standards for junior staff;Provide input for priority setting and performance achievement process for junior staff; andParticipate in the development and delivery of contract/commercial training modules for contract management staff on a specific project or account.