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Job Description
Innovation Manager
Location: Sydney or Melbourne
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
Qualifications
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!
Locations
Melbourne, Sydney
