Contract Associate Manager - NRR 3739 Open in Qatar

Job title : Contracts Associate Manager

Work location : Doha, Qatar

We are

Contract Management is part of our Legal and Commercial Services. Our professionals bring innovative ideas to commercial reality with a focus on maximizing value for all parties through a deep understanding of legal, business and commercial risks. We work alongside Accenture sales and delivery teams throughout the entire contract lifecycle to provide high quality advice and support for negotiation, drafting and ongoing management of client contracts.

We apply commercial and contractual expertise to lead the delivery of legal & commercial outcomes for our priority engagements and portfolios, including :

• Sales growth : expanding the footprint of our agreements and supporting new business.
• Revenue protection : delivering on our contractual commitments.
• Margin improvement : effectively managing commercial levers, risks and issues; and
• Compliance with contract obligations and Accenture policy.

Role overview

Provide legal support for contract management processes and account delivery requirements. Ensure processes are consistent with Accenture policies. Advise on legal and risk management issues. Draft and review statements of work, change requests, and other contractual documents. Track contract changes, deliverables and risks. Resolve issues and disputes to minimize potential for litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.

Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities.

Take accountability for identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.

Engage in pre-award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.

Contract Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Contract Management Knowledge and Experience :

Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization and be capable of supporting discussions to influence key commercial and contracting decisions; and

Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.

Behaviors and Attributes

Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.

Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.

Demonstrate inclusion and respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and / or sexuality.

Leader as well as team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.

Education and Qualifications

Arabic speaker

Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience.

Membership

Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and / or professional certification considered a plus.

Work Requirements

Extensive travel may be required.

Why join us?

We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues

You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools

Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards

You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends

You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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