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Description
Job Role: Strategy Consultant (Software & Platform Industries)
Location: London
Mobility: Up to 50%
Career Level: Consultant
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
As a team:
Accenture Software and Platforms forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. Software and Platforms Strategy team delivers tailored services to help a broad range of clients (e.g. SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and social media platforms) navigate complex, often ambiguous challenges by defining strategies to achieve sustained growth, drive efficiency, scale, and maintain their competitive position. Software & Platforms is an exciting practice to work in, and you will be part of our rigorous growth, working with clients to achieve success in an age of big shifts in AI and technology. As a strategy consultant, you will play a key role in driving thought leadership and delivering value to our clients. You will do this by working closely with the Software & Platforms team as well as our broader service groups to bring the best of Accenture.
In our team you will learn:
How to work across strategy and consulting, technology and operations and leverage our capabilities to bring the best of Accenture
New technologies in the age of AI, and ways to help clients set up for success in this new competitive environment
Software & Platforms topic knowledge, acquired from working with the leading technology companies in the world
In this role you will:
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate solutions with structure and clarity
Present internally and to clients, representing the practice and building credibility in your work
Work together with leadership to identify new growth opportunities in the practice
Take ownership of large-scale strategy projects, ensuring we are engaging the right stakeholders, on track against plans, and delivering high quality output to the client’s requirements
Build thought leadership and become a subject matter expert, delivering value to clients
What We Are Looking For
Background
You have at least 5 years of work experience within:
Strategy consulting environment (e.g. strategy consulting firm or inhouse strategy unit) and/ or
Software & platforms companies (e.g. SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and social media platforms)
You have strong analytical skills, with the ability to simplify and demonstrate insights clearly
You’re able to think critically - you quickly understand client challenges and form hypotheses and solutions
You’re a strong communicator with the ability to deliver presentations, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication
You work well as part of a team, and thrive in a cross functional environment
As a plus, you bring relevant Software & Platforms topic expertise that can help the practice broaden its repertoire (e.g. in digital marketing, enterprise sales, pricing, data strategy etc.)
What’s In It For You
At Accenture in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Working within the Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting team means you will be working in the fastest growing industry globally, where you will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to one of the most important segments in the global economy. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovate individuals across the team, but you will also have the opportunity to continuously learn new skills across the industry with continuous progression opportunities available.
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
