Description
Description
Accenture
Organization: Commercial & Contract Management
Location: Benton Harbor, MI
With contracts becoming larger and more complex, expert commercial management practices take on an even greater prominence and Accenture's team of dedicated Commercial & Contract Management professionals is leading the way. Indeed, the group's mission is to provide superior, consistent delivery against Accenture's contract commitments, safeguarding revenues, profits and reputation.
On October 9, 2008 Accenture was named the second-most-admired company in contract management in a survey conducted by the International Association for Contract & Commercial Management (IACCM), a non-profit foundation recognized as the international authority on the role of contracting management in the global networked economy.
You could join our international team of Commercial & Contract Management professionals, each of whom works in an exciting and fast-paced environment as part of an extended client team. Commercial & Contract Management professionals interact with any function or capability contributing to a client project, including Legal, Finance, Human Resources and Business Operations. Because of this, Commercial & Contract Management professionals gain a "big picture" perspective and special insight into client projects giving them abundant opportunities to add value and contribute to the success of both Accenture and the client.
The Contract Management Manager will manage a variety of government, international and commercial contracts and subcontracts in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and customer requirements. This individual will provide on-site advice to Accenture's business units and project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.
The Contract Manager may manage more than one engagement or, alternatively, be full-time on a single engagement (depending on the size/complexity of the agreement).
Key Responsibilities:
• Establish core contract management processes in order to monitor and manage contract compliance including change control
• Flex contractual levers in order to optimize the commercial position
• Give advice to project leadership on contractual issues
• Proactively work with the client and Accenture teams to resolve contractual issues, interfacing with Legal as needed.
• Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions
• Identifies risks and issues, suggests alternatives that lead to best solution
• Reviews and manages contractual obligations of the parties and provides continual review to ensure all terms and conditions are met
• Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, compliance, modifications, etc.
• Manages daily workload of assigned CM personnel and project or business personnel assisting with CM function
• Acts as primary contact between project team and/or business unit and Legal, ensuring all legal and contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Acts as liaison between Accenture and Contracting Officers/Subcontractors
• Responsible for assigned CM, project or business personnel adhering to company policies and procedures
• Responsible for informing project team of requirements of contract and monitoring compliance
• Develops and integrates CM tools, templates, methods and processes
Job Requirements:
• Willing to travel up to 50%
Requirements
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 6 years contract management experience
• Minimum 4 years of contract negotiation and drafting skills with pre and post sales contracts
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree Required
Professional Skill Requirements:
• 5+ years experience working on Information Technology outsourcing projects/clients in a contract management role
• Certification a plus (i.e., CFCM, CCCM, CPCM)
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) membership or International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)
• Experience with day-to-day management of complex outsourcing arrangements
• Ability to interface with difficult clients and engage in a constructive manner
• Prior experience applying contract management fundamentals to recommend a course of action to supervisor
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software, Outlook Email, Instant Messaging required.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
