Cloud Consultant in Strategy & Consulting
Job Description
ARE YOU READY to step up to Accenture’s Strategy and Consulting role?
In today’s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value.
That’s where Accenture Strategy & Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client’s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.
Strategy and Consulting is one of four services that make up one Accenture –the others are Interactive, Technology and Operations
WORK YOU’LL DO
Technology Strategy and Consulting team help the C-Suite shape their technology Cloud vision and execute on their digital and technology-driven business transformation journeys.
As a Cloud Consultant in Strategy & Consulting, you will be at the core of understanding and responding to our clients' business and technology challenges. You are likely to be involved in a range of activities from supporting Organizations develop their technology Cloud strategy to assisting with Cloud transformation activities.
Main responsibilities:
Provide project oversight & perform project management activities delivering cloud offerings
Support organizations in building a value case for cloud
Work directly with Accenture’s Cloud partners Google, Microsoft and AWS
Manage and develop key client relationships
Translate business problems into solutions that have tangible benefits
Develop & design roadmaps, implement strategies & transformation plans focused on cloud journeys
Analyze existing client environments & recommend solutions that enable a to-be cloud vision
Support the delivery of transformation journeys through public, private & hybrid cloud offerings
Contribute to RFP & business case development
Deliver advisory services to all the C Suite functions such as CIO/CTO/CDO etc
Interviewing client staff to understand key issues with how they operate today and identify opportunities for improvement in their operations and technology landscape
Leveraging Accenture’s international Cloud assets and expertise to bring new ideas to clients
Working in multi-disciplinary teams to shape, propose, communicate and implement Cloud Transformation programs.
Qualifications
WHO WE´RE LOOKING FOR?
BSc with distinction or honors from a Top University, preferably in Computer Science or Engineering.
3,5-year cross-industry experience in consulting firms or big and international companies.
Ability and willingness to travel in Greece and internationally.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English.
Deep experience in developing associated business cases and plans which are detailed, actionable and aligned with industry best practices
Good business acumen to find the best way to support key strategic pillar with technology
Understanding of emerging technology trends (Big Data, API, RPA, AΙ, Microservices, Blockchain, Cloud) and impact on both overall enterprise architecture and operating model
Basic knowledge of key emerging methodology (Agile, DevOps, Design thinking) and how to use it to improve IT related department
Good understanding of IT Operating Model.
Good understanding of Architecture definition and planning for key industry processes and for multichannel environment.
Background in Business and in IT architecture, as well as experience in business and IT collaboration
Ability to rapidly assess the IT implications of business strategy and the business implications of IT strategy
Knowledge of and passion for technology and digital trends
Ambition and desire to shine in the newest strategic consultancy environment
Demonstrable experience of managing teams of 3-5 people driving strategy work
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
WHAT´S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive benefits, including a fair and balanced parental leave policy.
At Accenture, we believe in bringing the best to our clients through continuous learning & improvement – from basic skills to industry-specific content – available to all our people.
Career coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionally.
Performance Achievement – our performance management process that focuses on your strengths, progress and career possibilities.
Fantastic opportunities to develop your career across a variety of clients.
Opportunities to get involved in corporate citizenship initiatives, from volunteering to doing charity work.
In case your profile is a match for the role, you will receive an email requesting to download our new innovative mobile App, Enter Accenture Greece for Android or iOS devices . Then, you will be able to log in by using your email address as username and XXX as password within 48 hours and start your Accenture Journey!
To learn more about Accenture, and how you will be challenged and inspired from Day 1, please visit our website accenture.com/gr-en/.
The safety and well-being of our candidates and employees remain our priority. Please note that the recruitment process for opportunities in Accenture Greece will be conducted only via online format during the current period.
