Technology Optimization Manager

Accenture • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Accenture Strategy & Consulting We work with C-suite executives, leaders and boards of the world’s leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitiveness, implement operational improvements, reduce cost, deliver sustainable 360° stakeholder value, and set a new performance frontier for themselves and the industry in which they operate. Our deep industry and functional expertise is supported by proprietary assets and solutions that help organizations transform faster and become more resilient. Underpinned by technology, data, analytics, AI, change management, talent and sustainability capabilities, our Strategy & Consulting services help architect and accelerate all aspects of an organization’s total enterprise reinvention. Who 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 help client business executives disrupt their industry and utilize technology to capture market share. The Work: Provide expertise and support to identify and execute on rationalization/optimization opportunities specific to Enterprise Software and SAAS infrastructure, including asset management, audit defense, and software licensing and contracting. Perform risk assessments / analysis on licensing agreements and SAM toolsets. Develop consumption optimization strategies in the context of the client environment. Manage elements of the discovery and data collection process to support recommendations for strategy execution. Present cost savings recommendations to client stakeholders that lead to approval and successful execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement Strategy, and Negotiations Strategy.
• Minimum of 2 years focused on Software/SaaS optimization, supporting and/or leading engagements, effectively delivering and executing on key recommendations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working on commercial agreements, contracts, and pricing structures for enterprise software such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Salesforce and other common enterprise SaaS providers.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working for a consulting firm.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in analytics.
• A Bachelors Degree OR equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Power BI experience and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to think strategically and analytically, and make sound decisions quickly and efficiently

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and support to identify and execute on rationalization/optimization opportunities specific to Enterprise Software and SAAS infrastructure, including asset management, audit defense, and software licensing and contracting.
• Perform risk assessments / analysis on licensing agreements and SAM toolsets.
• Develop consumption optimization strategies in the context of the client environment.
• Manage elements of the discovery and data collection process to support recommendations for strategy execution.
• Present cost savings recommendations to client stakeholders that lead to approval and successful execution.

Benefits

• Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees