Contract Associate
Open
JOB NO. 61891
Job Description
About Accenture:
Accenture is a leading global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries,we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com
About Entity:
Corporate Functions—including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing Communications, and Workplace Solutions-- powers Accenture’s people across industries and functions to keep our business leading in the New. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.
Job description:
Job Summary
Contract Associates assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.
Contract Associates must be capable to support Contract Management lead in managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Associates are expected to work closely with Accenture business/client units and project teams as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership/Engagement:
• Provide contract administration support for contract management processes on a specific project or account;
• Work with delivery and other internal stakeholders to assist with day to day service delivery;
• Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seeks innovative ways to drive compliance with policies and procedures.
•
People Management/Portfolio Support:
• Participate in the development of contract/commercial training modules on a specific project or account.
Risk & Issue Management:
•
• Assist with reporting and documenting commercial and contract risks and issues in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements;
• Escalate matters to Contract Management Lead in a timely and controlled fashion;
• Ensure compliance with contract management processes and project/account delivery requirements.
Sales Support:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Accenture's service offerings and associated commercial considerations.
Contracting and Drafting:
• Collaborating with other internal organizations, working under the direction of a contract management lead where appropriate.
Commercial and Contract Management Processes:
• Assist with implementing relevant contract management processes in a manner that is consistent with Accenture policies;
• Assist with identifying and applying relevant policies and procedures applicable to an account.
•
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Commercial and Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:
• Basic understanding of contract life cycle;
• Understanding of commercial contracting principles and regulations;
• Basic understanding of legal and compliance principles;
• Basic understanding of commercial agreements;
• Working knowledge of MS Tools (word, excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
Legal and Contracting Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management
Behaviours and Attributes
• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice;
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships:
• Commercial/contract management staff
Education and Qualifications
Education:
• University degree required (business management or law preferred).
Membership:
• Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
Work Requirements:
• Travel may be required.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries,we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 674,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com
About Entity:
Corporate Functions—including Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Marketing Communications, and Workplace Solutions-- powers Accenture’s people across industries and functions to keep our business leading in the New. Join the heart and soul of Accenture, partnering with our extraordinary people to bring innovation into every organization.
Job description:
Job Summary
Contract Associates assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.
Contract Associates must be capable to support Contract Management lead in managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Associates are expected to work closely with Accenture business/client units and project teams as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership/Engagement:
• Provide contract administration support for contract management processes on a specific project or account;
• Work with delivery and other internal stakeholders to assist with day to day service delivery;
• Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seeks innovative ways to drive compliance with policies and procedures.
•
People Management/Portfolio Support:
• Participate in the development of contract/commercial training modules on a specific project or account.
Risk & Issue Management:
•
• Assist with reporting and documenting commercial and contract risks and issues in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements;
• Escalate matters to Contract Management Lead in a timely and controlled fashion;
• Ensure compliance with contract management processes and project/account delivery requirements.
Sales Support:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Accenture's service offerings and associated commercial considerations.
Contracting and Drafting:
• Collaborating with other internal organizations, working under the direction of a contract management lead where appropriate.
Commercial and Contract Management Processes:
• Assist with implementing relevant contract management processes in a manner that is consistent with Accenture policies;
• Assist with identifying and applying relevant policies and procedures applicable to an account.
•
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Commercial and Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:
• Basic understanding of contract life cycle;
• Understanding of commercial contracting principles and regulations;
• Basic understanding of legal and compliance principles;
• Basic understanding of commercial agreements;
• Working knowledge of MS Tools (word, excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
Legal and Contracting Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management
Behaviours and Attributes
• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice;
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships:
• Commercial/contract management staff
Education and Qualifications
Education:
• University degree required (business management or law preferred).
Membership:
• Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
Work Requirements:
• Travel may be required.
Qualifications
Job Summary
Contract Associates assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.
Contract Associates must be capable to support Contract Management lead in managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Associates are expected to work closely with Accenture business/client units and project teams as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership/Engagement:
• Provide contract administration support for contract management processes on a specific project or account;
• Work with delivery and other internal stakeholders to assist with day to day service delivery;
• Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seeks innovative ways to drive compliance with policies and procedures.
•
People Management/Portfolio Support:
• Participate in the development of contract/commercial training modules on a specific project or account.
Risk & Issue Management:
•
• Assist with reporting and documenting commercial and contract risks and issues in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements;
• Escalate matters to Contract Management Lead in a timely and controlled fashion;
• Ensure compliance with contract management processes and project/account delivery requirements.
Sales Support:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Accenture's service offerings and associated commercial considerations.
Contracting and Drafting:
• Collaborating with other internal organizations, working under the direction of a contract management lead where appropriate.
Commercial and Contract Management Processes:
• Assist with implementing relevant contract management processes in a manner that is consistent with Accenture policies;
• Assist with identifying and applying relevant policies and procedures applicable to an account.
•
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Commercial and Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:
• Basic understanding of contract life cycle;
• Understanding of commercial contracting principles and regulations;
• Basic understanding of legal and compliance principles;
• Basic understanding of commercial agreements;
• Working knowledge of MS Tools (word, excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
Legal and Contracting Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management
Behaviours and Attributes
• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice;
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships:
• Commercial/contract management staff
Education and Qualifications
Education:
• University degree required (business management or law preferred).
Membership:
• Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
Work Requirements:
• Travel may be required.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
You’ll benefit from our network of global communities and collaborative culture that will help you build technical and functional skills and capabilities. And because we serve more than 40 industries globally, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable industry-specific expertise.
o The scale of our capabilities and client engagements—and the unique way we innovate, operate and deliver value—will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest technology trends.
o You’ll have access to leading-edge technology.
CALL TO ACTION:
If you have a desire to help the world’s leading companies and governments, now’s the time to join the world’s largest and most diversified group of technology, business process and consulting professionals. Be part of a dynamic team of collaborative experts, and help us improve the way the world works and lives.
Contract Associates assist with managing clients in a manner that maximizes value for Accenture and our clients.
Contract Associates must be capable to support Contract Management lead in managing contracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and client business requirements. Contract Associates are expected to work closely with Accenture business/client units and project teams as they perform their contract management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership/Engagement:
• Provide contract administration support for contract management processes on a specific project or account;
• Work with delivery and other internal stakeholders to assist with day to day service delivery;
• Drive process efficiency to current tasks and seeks innovative ways to drive compliance with policies and procedures.
•
People Management/Portfolio Support:
• Participate in the development of contract/commercial training modules on a specific project or account.
Risk & Issue Management:
•
• Assist with reporting and documenting commercial and contract risks and issues in compliance with contract management processes and account delivery requirements;
• Escalate matters to Contract Management Lead in a timely and controlled fashion;
• Ensure compliance with contract management processes and project/account delivery requirements.
Sales Support:
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Accenture's service offerings and associated commercial considerations.
Contracting and Drafting:
• Collaborating with other internal organizations, working under the direction of a contract management lead where appropriate.
Commercial and Contract Management Processes:
• Assist with implementing relevant contract management processes in a manner that is consistent with Accenture policies;
• Assist with identifying and applying relevant policies and procedures applicable to an account.
•
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Commercial and Contract Management Knowledge and Experience:
• Basic understanding of contract life cycle;
• Understanding of commercial contracting principles and regulations;
• Basic understanding of legal and compliance principles;
• Basic understanding of commercial agreements;
• Working knowledge of MS Tools (word, excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
Legal and Contracting Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of general commercial contracting regulations and principles
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal principles as they relate to commercial and contract management
Behaviours and Attributes
• Open to work with and understand cross-cultures and locations throughout the Accenture global organization.
• Understand the value of diversity and recognize the strengths that different styles, innovative perspectives and experiences bring to Accenture.
• Demonstrate respect for individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, culture, social status and/or sexuality.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Team player, collaborative and persuasive; able to work well with executives and non-executives.
• Build trust-based relationships by delivering on commitments.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and an ability to provide appropriate advice;
Key Relationships
Internal Relationships:
• Commercial/contract management staff
Education and Qualifications
Education:
• University degree required (business management or law preferred).
Membership:
• Member of International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
Work Requirements:
• Travel may be required.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
You’ll benefit from our network of global communities and collaborative culture that will help you build technical and functional skills and capabilities. And because we serve more than 40 industries globally, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable industry-specific expertise.
o The scale of our capabilities and client engagements—and the unique way we innovate, operate and deliver value—will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest technology trends.
o You’ll have access to leading-edge technology.
CALL TO ACTION:
If you have a desire to help the world’s leading companies and governments, now’s the time to join the world’s largest and most diversified group of technology, business process and consulting professionals. Be part of a dynamic team of collaborative experts, and help us improve the way the world works and lives.
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