Associate Manager

About the Role

Accenture Middle East is seeking an Associate Manager for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is situated within the Legal and Commercial Services, specifically as part of the Contract Management function. The Associate Manager will contribute to transforming organizations by applying commercial and contractual expertise to priority engagements and portfolios.

The Contract Management Function

The Contract Management function translates innovative ideas into commercial reality, with a focus on maximizing value for all parties involved. This is achieved through a deep understanding of legal, business, and commercial risks. Professionals in this area work alongside Accenture sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle, providing high-quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management of client contracts. Key outcomes include driving sales growth, protecting revenue, improving margin through effective management of commercial levers, risks, and issues, and ensuring compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support contract management teams across various projects and accounts.
• Collaborate with account leadership, client commercial, and business stakeholders to understand and support client needs, account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
• Work with contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts, contributing to performance management activities.
• Support the identification, escalation, and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues, collaborating with Contract Management and project leadership to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Engage in pre-award sales activities and discussions with delivery teams regarding potential deal shaping and contractual outcomes, including providing contract drafting support.
• Build trusted relationships with client counterparts as a client-facing representative of the contract management function.

Required Experience and Attributes

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Openness to working with and understanding diverse cultures and locations throughout Accenture's global organization.
• An understanding of the value of diversity and recognition of the strengths that different styles, perspectives, and experiences bring.
• Demonstrated inclusion and respect for all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status, or sexuality.
• Ability to act as both a leader and a team player, demonstrating collaboration and persuasiveness, and working effectively with both executives and non-executives.

Work Environment and Company Commitment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Some travel may be required as part of the role's responsibilities. Accenture is an equal opportunity employer with an unwavering commitment to equality for all, actively driving change across the globe.

Application Information

Join a team dedicated to innovation and client value creation. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.