Technology Consulting Senior Principal

Accenture•Clayton, MO

7d•$112,900 - $338,300

About The Position

Accenture’s Technology Strategy and Transformation (TS&T) practice helps organizations make strategic technology decisions, optimize investments, and realize measurable business outcomes. Its Technology Strategy practice aligns IT spending, financial management, and business strategy through Technology Business Management (TBM), IT Financial Management (ITFM), and Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps). The role leads client engagements that help organizations improve technology cost transparency, financial accountability, investment decisions, and technology value realization. The position advises senior business and technology stakeholders, develops strategies and roadmaps, translates complex financial and technology information into actionable insights, and supports business development and the growth of Accenture’s TBM, ITFM, FinOps, and technology value management capabilities. The job description refers to the position as a Senior Principal in the title and describes responsibilities for a Senior Manager. Compensation varies by office location, role, skills, and experience. The listed annual salary ranges by location are: California, $132,500–$338,300; Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, $132,500–$292,200; District of Columbia, $141,100–$311,200; Illinois, $122,700–$292,200; Maine, $112,900–$249,000; Massachusetts, $132,500–$311,200; New York, $122,700–$338,300; New Jersey, $141,100–$338,300; Ohio, $122,700–$270,600; Virginia, $122,700–$311,200; and Washington, $141,100–$311,200. The posting is anticipated to remain open until 12/10/2026.

Requirements

At least 8 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm.
At least 8 years of experience in at least two of the following: operating model strategy; technology in M&A; technology business management; technology value cost take-out; technology-driven revenue growth strategy; or strategy involving AI and emerging technology-enabled transformation.
At least 5 years of experience writing business cases.
At least 5 years of experience leading or managing large teams, including planning and structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and rapidly developing technology strategy recommendations.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with TBM, ITFM, technology cost optimization, and cloud financial management.
Ability to lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and advise senior business and technology stakeholders.
Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, problem-solving, and self-direction skills.
Ability to translate complex financial and technology information into actionable insights and communicate value to executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead client engagements to design, implement, and mature TBM programs, including taxonomy adoption, IT cost transparency, cost allocation, and technology value realization frameworks.
Partner with client IT Finance, FP&A, and FinOps teams to align technology investments and spending with business priorities and measurable outcomes.
Assess IT financial management capabilities and develop improvement strategies and roadmaps for financial transparency and accountability.
Advise clients on cloud financial management and FinOps practices, including cost optimization, governance, forecasting, and integration with TBM.
Apply TBM and ITFM methodologies, taxonomies, and enabling technologies such as Apptio and Cloudability to improve technology financial management.
Develop executive-ready dashboards, financial analyses, business cases, and recommendations that turn technology cost and performance data into business insights.
Advise CIOs, CFOs, CISOs, and other senior stakeholders, aligning technology strategy, financial priorities, and business objectives.
Lead client workshops and stakeholder discussions on investment priorities, cost optimization, and financial management practices.
Define and implement frameworks to measure technology business value, track financial performance, and communicate returns on technology investments.
Support business development through client presentations, proposals, workshops, and thought leadership on TBM, ITFM, FinOps, and technology value management.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships through technology strategy and financial transformation initiatives.
Take accountability for overall delivery, quality, client satisfaction, and outcomes on complex Technology Strategy and TBM engagements.
Manage, mentor, and develop cross-functional consulting teams and junior team members.
Build and maintain relationships with senior client executives, acting as a trusted advisor on technology investments, financial management, and business value.
Lead development of technology and financial management strategies, operating models, and transformation roadmaps for large and complex organizations.
Lead executive discussions and workshops, presenting recommendations and influencing strategic technology investment decisions.
Support sales and business development under Managing Director direction, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and relationship expansion.
Contribute to thought leadership, methodologies, tools, and offerings that strengthen Technology Strategy and TBM capabilities.
Collaborate with Accenture teams across Technology Strategy, Finance, Cloud, and other practices to deliver integrated solutions.
Contribute to the broader Accenture Technology Strategy community and develop peers and junior team members.