PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY - H&PS/PUBLIC SERVICE

Company: Accenture
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

We Are:We are Technology Strategy and Advisory and we design and execute industry-relevant reinventions that allow organizations to realize exceptional business value from technology. Our vision is to become the world's leading advisors in harnessing technology and innovation as a force to reinvent and improve every business. Our mission is to architect and realize exceptional value from technology for our clients.Technology Strategy leverages deep technology expertise, empowering clients to be more competitive by leading initiatives that develop pioneering, technology-enabled strategies that unlock value and drive growth. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must build new business architectures that break away from old ways of doing things, giving them the agility to compete and grow in the new. Accenture Technology Strategy enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we develop new capabilities in areas including Applied Intelligence, data and analytics, blockchain, robotics, Internet of Things and cyber resilience. We help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.You Are:A Technology Strategy consulting guru with tons of experience in technology and top-flight leadership and management skills. Your expertise? Advising clients on data-driven technology strategies to transform their business operations or business model so they can crush their strategic, financial, and operational goals. As a senior manager, you're a natural at building and bringing out the best in teams. And you're a problem's worst nightmare, thanks to your prodigious analytical and creative chops. Communication and people skills? You have both in spades, along with a strong desire to reach Managing Director.The Work:Run delivery to get the lay of the land of clients' industry and grasp clients' business options in the context of global, economic, technology, and social trends.Lead project delivery to pinpoint the right solution to meet the needs of clients; andHead projects to make sure clients are positioned for long-term success with practical road maps for carrying out Digital, IT or Cloud strategy, managing change, monitoring and gauging processes, and taking remedial steps.Earn the trust of senior leaders at client organizations and partner with them to create strategic solutions at the intersection of business, technology, and operations.Build relationships with clients to raise Accenture's profile as a long-term trusted advisor and partnerFortify Accenture's Technology Strategy practice and role as a thought leader by creating content and taking part in professional forums, both internal and external.Lead projects that deliver world-class business technology strategy solutions.Mentor junior members of the Strategy team and groom them for more responsibility. economic, technology, and social trends.Lead project delivery to pinpoint the right solution to meet the needs of clients; andHead projects to make sure clients are positioned for long-term success with practical road maps for carrying out Digital, IT or Cloud strategy, managing change, monitoring and gauging processes, and taking remedial steps.Earn the trust of senior leaders at client organizations and partner with them to create strategic solutions at the intersection of business, technology, and operations.Build relationships with clients to raise Accenture's profile as a long-term trusted advisor and partner.Fortify Accenture's Technology Strategy practice and role as a thought leader by creating content and taking part in professional forums, both internal and external.Lead projects that deliver world-class business technology strategy solutions.Mentor junior members of the Strategy team and groom them for more responsibility.Here's What You Need:Minimum 8 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm or equivalent.Minimum 5 years of experience in at least 2 of the following: operating model strategy, technology in M&A, tech value cost take-out, or technology driven revenue growth strategy.Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Insurance OR Health & Public Service (H&PS) industryMinimum of 7 years of experience writing business cases (quantitative and qualitative) to support strategic business initiatives, process improvement initiatives, or IT transformationMinimum 5 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendationsMinimum of 3 years of experience publishing thought leadership, presenting at conferences, or serving as a subject matter expert.Bachelor's degreeBonus Points if:You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.You can manage budgeting and forecasting activities and build financial proposals.You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions.You build trusted relationships with senior leaders at client organizations.You can mentor members of the team, guide them and prepare them for more responsibility.You have advanced presentation and public speaking skills (C-level).You can provide junior team members with an integrated perspective of the client and project.Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)Role Location Annual Salary RangeCalifornia $149,300 to $387,800Colorado $149,300 to $387,800District of Columbia $149,300 to $387,800New York $149,300 to $387,800Maryland $149,300 to $387,800Washington $149,300 to $387,800What We BelieveWe have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAccenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation.All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement (https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/document/Annual-Policy-Statement-Regarding-EEO-2023-Applicant.pdf#zoom=50) .Requesting An AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. 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