Strategic Programs Senior Manager

High Level Role Description:

Within the Global Procurement Plus organization delivering for Accenture internal client, the External Talent* (ET) Strategy Lead – EMEA, will be designing, defining, evolving & innovating the ET strategy. Working closely with P+ Delivery to execute.

ET has responsibilities of building and maintaining strong business relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and support the Regional lead in the regional supplier strategy and the strategic project monitoring.

In addition, ET is responsible to support facilitating global and local strategy, initiatives & implementations.

*ET = All Talent Accenture source, incl. Permanent Recruiting (all levels), Flex/Contractor/Temps, SoW/Services, Gig/Freelancers, Luminaries & HTD/Academy Models.

Strategy Management:

·       Help in setting the Market & MU strategy in alignment with Global strategy

·       Support implementation of the Global & Regional ET strategy for EMEA projects and initiatives

·       Work in alignment with global/regional P+ and strategic goals for ET

·       Actively participate and present in ET community calls

·       Support implementation of a Global V&A Process

·       Support implementation of IT Skills knowledge project to EMEA ET aligned Delivery team and Cx Teams

·       Manage community: Schedule team meetings, encourage synergies & knowledge sharing

·       Collaborate with all ET MU Leads or members

·       Monitor at a EMEA level of ET contract coverage vs EMEA Spend

·       Manage global, regional and pillar specific stakeholder relationships, including demand management, sales/ opportunities, analytics and market information

·       Leverage industry & market information to inform Accenture’s ET strategy

·       Actively participate in innovative initiatives

·       Monitor and support high complex work in Delivery

Reporting:

·       Maintain the established Monthly reporting for the EMEA ET pillar

·       Identify suppliers or groups working at a EMEA level to make synergies for all EMEA countries

·       Spread a common reporting and analytics basic platform for all metrics currently missing

·       Design and develop relevant RFP documents for projects in line with global/regional strategies; when applicable, use e-sourcing & e-auctions tools

·       Perform supplier selection and collaborate with EMEA & Global Lead(s) in negotiating commercial proposal with suppliers with a multi-country diffusion

Supplier management

• Promote greater use of Global or Regional Strategic Providers

• Manage local supplier relationships in line with Global and 360 Value Mgmt. strategy

Deploy & adhere to global procurement process

• When applicable, support development of global end to end procurement process, templates and tools

• Modify the process, as required, to meet unique regional category specific requirements

• Ensure the highest level of compliance with local legislations, regulations and Accenture policies with

Team Cohesiveness

·       Participate actively in ET Regional & Global sessions and foster team spirit at local level

·       Manage community: Schedule team meetings, encourage synergies & knowledge sharing

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