Senior Technology Strategist
At Accenture Technology Strategy & Advisory, we partner with the Technology Executives of Africa’s leading organisations to help them harness innovation for sustained value, reinvent operating models, and unlock growth through technology. Technology has shifted from a business enabler to the core driver of competitive advantage. From technology business management, cloud native AI first architectures, AI and human hybrid workforces, and total enterprise reinvention, we help our clients navigate complexity and deliver measurable business value.
We are seeking experienced leaders who combine strategic excellence with deep technology and business fluency to advise CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and other senior executives across Africa and beyond.
Why this role matters
A role in TS&A gives you an accelerated immersion into the future of consulting that blends pragmatic business acumen with digital expertise. It equips you with an end to end understanding of Total Enterprise Reinvention to a holistic and continuous transformation that reimagines strategy, experience, operating models, value creation and technology foundations for organisations to thrive in a world of constant disruption.
What you’ll do
- Advise executives on technology assessments, business value cases, technology business management and value optimisation, enterprise architecture programmes, as a service models, operating model transformations and technology strategies
- Lead and guide high performing teams to execute complex technology initiatives with precision and flexibility
- Shape and deliver large scale technology enabled business transformations across industries or within sectors such as financial services, consumer goods, retail, resources or telecoms and technology
- Collaborate with global experts, leverage Accenture’s innovation ecosystem and partner with leading technology companies for sustained client success
- Drive thought leadership and contribute to market shaping insights on the future of technology strategy
- Mentor and develop Africa’s future technology leaders through deliberate coaching and engagement
What we’re looking for
- 5 to 15 years’ experience in strategy consulting, technology advisory or digital transformation
- Background in Tier 1 to 3 strategy companies strongly preferred
- Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
- Passion for technology as a strategic growth driver
- Ability to thrive in fast paced, high impact environments with C suite exposure
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent preferred
What’s in it for you
- Exposure to C suite clients shaping the digital agendas of Africa’s leading companies
- A platform to accelerate your business and technology career in one of the most highly demanded consulting disciplines
- Opportunity to work on truly transformational projects that position clients as technology powered and AI augmented leaders in their industries
Ready to shape the future of technology strategy? Apply now and join Accenture in redefining what’s possible for our clients, our people and society.
About Accenture
Accenture is the world’s largest professional services company with leading capabilities in AI, digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialised skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Reinvention Services through our Strategy and Consulting, Technology, Operations and Accenture Song; all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres.
To learn more about what Strategy and Consulting means at Accenture and how we help organisations reinvent and grow, click here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/consulting-index
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