Accenture

Innovation Manager

To create value and shared success for their clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.

  • Strategy and analysis

  • Full-time

  • Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Senior · A role for someone with advanced knowledge and skills. May involve mentoring, leading others or specialisation. Typically at least 5 years of experience.

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Why Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at accenture.com.

About the role

We’re looking for exceptional Managers to join our team to reinvent the future of corporate and industry.

About us:

At Accenture innovation we bring together Accenture’s innovation capabilities to drive the client’s innovation agenda and create a true, lasting innovation partnership. Serve as the core sales and delivery arm for innovation partnering across the innovation network and Accenture to define and execute innovation and the growth agenda for client. Develop and elevate client relationships to increase overall impact of innovation for the client and Accenture, building strong innovation communities.

This opportunity suits entrepreneurial candidates with experience across consulting, start-ups, venture capital, accelerators, corporate innovation or associated functions. Our team is our secret sauce, helping differentiate us in market. If you’re excited by strategy and innovation, help us scale a different type of consultancy!

As a Manager you will:

Be a senior influence in the team, focused on end-to-end client delivery and growing the overall business. Work across a wide set of industries, owning the client relationship and managing a team Set a vision for project success and creating delivery plans for the team to follow Build close relationships with clients, including managing delivery timelines and serving as a trusted advisor helping them with their biggest challenges Identify relevant research areas and managing a team to investigate, review and iterate the discovery process Steer and guide the team’s efforts to create differentiated insights based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of competitor, venture, market, and/or customer data Storytelling and crafting slides. You will manage a team doing this, but also need to get stuck into the detail and develop the material yourself when needed Engage in proactive outreach to your and our wider Accenture and venture community, building relationships and bridging business opportunities Proactive in building and engaging a network of global client prospects, founders/investors, Accenture champions and industry experts Support our response to new business opportunities by writing proposals, shaping the scope and pitching to new clients Take ownership of team development, including coaching, training, and contributing to marketing and recruitment activities

What we are looking for:

Embodiment of our values - rigorous in uncertainty, driven by impact, entrepreneurial, authentically curious and in it together! Experience working in start-ups, consulting, investment banking, technology, venture capital, corporate innovation or associated areas Experience managing teams, client relationships and coaching individuals Entrepreneurial drive, a creative mindset and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment Passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and growth strategy Thinks in first principles and breaking down complex problems into clear, well-structured and actionable steps An exceptional writer and presenter, communicating information clearly and compellingly, and are comfortable influencing stakeholders at a c-suite and board level Thrives working in a team, building relationships with people from all backgrounds, experiences and seniority

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture Innovation in addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes: a fun and dynamic work environment, exposure to C-Suite clients, 30 days of vacation, pension plan with employer contributions, cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, a generous Shared Parental Leave policy and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

What you'll be responsible for

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    Problem Identification

    Identify the problems and needs of key stakeholders to guide data analysis

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    Execution and Project Management

    Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization’s goals

  • Stakeholder Engagement

    Partner with stakeholders to understand specifications, business requirements, and communicate insights

Skills you'll need

  • Prioritization

    Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions

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    Decision Making

    Considers the costs and benefits of potential actions and determines the most appropriate one

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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