Emerging Tech Senior Manager

Accenture•St. Louis, MO

5d•$112,900 - $338,300

About The Position

Accenture Security’s Emerging Tech Security practice helps clients prepare for emerging technologies, including quantum and space, and secure systems from qubits to orbits. The role leads and supports work throughout the client project lifecycle, from business development and technical sales through staffing and delivery of large technology transformation programs with multiple workstreams. The position advises clients on multi-year cryptographic change-management journeys, including technical and non-technical trade-offs and ways to address gaps in people, processes, and tooling. It works with project teams, leaders, delivery leads, and client stakeholders to translate repeatable technology and process inputs into tailored business outcomes. The role also builds client relationships, serves as a trusted advisor and educator on new technologies and their industry and organizational impacts, and stays current on developing areas of interest. Client visits may be required; travel may range from 25% to 75%, depending on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in systems architecture, cloud services, networking, operating-system fundamentals, and related topics.
At least 3 years of experience with fundamental cryptography and PKI concepts, including managing systems that provide these functions and understanding how they are implemented.
At least 5 years of experience leading teams and technical programs, such as datacenter migrations, network and application architectures, and large-scale change management and technology upgrades.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years of work experience; alternatively, an associate degree with a minimum of 12 years of work experience.

Nice To Haves

Public-sector experience in emerging technologies such as quantum and space.
External client-facing consulting experience.
Prior public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with and lead all phases of client projects, from business development and technical sales to staffing teams and leading large technology transformation programs with multiple workstreams.
Advise clients on the design of multi-year cryptographic change-management journeys, including technical and non-technical trade-offs and approaches to addressing people, process, and tooling gaps.
Work with project teams, team leaders, project delivery leads, and client stakeholders to turn reproducible technology and process inputs into bespoke business outcomes.
Develop strong client relationships and earn the trust of key advisors.
Serve as a trusted advisor, thought leader, and educator on new technologies and their impacts on industries, governments, and organizations.
Keep up with developments in areas of interest and cultivate curiosity about new topics as they arise.
Visit clients as needed to build relationships and ensure delivery exceeds expectations.