Technology Strategy Consultant

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The work

Are you passionate about the energy transition and the disruptive impact of digital? Do you have an interest in technology? Do you get energy from solving complex puzzles and working in teams? Are you proactive, result-oriented and above all do you have the ambition to deliver results together with the client? Accenture Technology Strategy & Advisory may just be the place for you! Joining the team means becoming part of a close-knit group of consultants that serves Accenture’s clients with the best and brightest insights regarding business and technology strategy. Our values include challenging our clients’ vision and strategy, building trusted relationships, and embracing diversity as a source of creativity and inspiration. We collaborate closely with experts globally to bring the best to our clients every day and stay relevant to their changing needs. In Transformation Excellence, we are passionate with tons of experience in technology, leadership, and management skills to spare. Our Transformation Excellence practitioners: 

• People: You will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients in order to shape and steer technology enabled, large scale transformations. You will work with C-level executives, digital marketers and/or IT managers. You will lead client meetings and drive insights, decisions, and actions, balancing understanding client needs, and presenting an informed and convincing perspective

• Processes: You will clearly articulate transformation business value and present options for problems that align to the clients’ transformation goals. You will improve processes and programs so that our client can work more effectively and efficiently. Thereby, you will strive to make the processes repeatable, scalable, and cost saving. You will use your experience to guide our clients towards a well-defined target picture while effectively managing changes. You will support with additional activities such as creating a Point of View, develop assets, etc.

• Technology: You will convey a deep understanding of new technologies and platforms at the intersection of the client’s industry. You will leverage enterprise architecture and data architecture models to (re)define the client’s technology stack. You will define strategy and best practices for Cloud adoption, through the creation of Cloud Patterns and frameworks, enabling self-service with full automation to standardize and improve the client’s speed of delivery. You will provide expertise in DevOps practices and tooling 

• Data: You will develop a data strategy, design innovative business, and operating models. You will understand the importance of data for business decision making and leverage technical knowledge to ensure data management, data governance, and data architecture supports the client’s overall strategy. You will unlock value from client data by leveraging responsible AI and predictive analytics. You will learn teams how to do data-driven storytelling through quantitative analysis and data visualization

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. 

Accenture Strategy & Consulting

In today’s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients. Join our global network of people using the latest assets, platforms and partnerships to help bring ideas to life. Strategy & Consulting is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Operations, Technology, Song and Industry X. 

Here's what you'll need

A finished Masters degree

Fluency in English & Dutch language is a must, both written and verbal 

3-5 years of experience in technology strategy and/or large scale digital and technology transformations

Knowledge on latest technology advancements (in a certain technology area and/or industry) based on previous experience and interest in the latest innovations

Consulting skills, e.g., solid financial and business acumen, structured and abstract thinking, analytical and creative problem solving, project management, prioritizing, communication, and stakeholder management

Strong personality, presentation and communicative skills

Fluent in English- spoken and written

Proven affinity with Digital/IT and Technology (e.g., in your hobbies or work experience)

Bonus points if you have

• Multiple years of external consulting experience

• Certifications e.g., Cloud, SAFe 

What's in it for you? 

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises: 

• Develop yourself and embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust 
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people. 
• Lead and transform our clients with technology 
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues. 

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.

• Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location, and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from EidalFitr to a birthday.Paid leave: Parental leave, Paternity leave for all non-birthing parents, Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave. Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card)

• Paid leave: Parental leave, Paternity leave for all non-birthing parents, Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave. Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card)

• A laptop, iPhone, and home office setup allowance

• Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with. Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing dorine.hogendorp@accenture.com. We will be happy to assist you. 

Please note that we need your resume, cover letter and transcripts of records (secondary education, bachelors and masters). You can upload all documentation in the same box as where you can upload your resume. You can apply until the 31st of August and we will get back to you with feedback on your application soon afterwards.