Contract Manager

Job Description

Imagine being part of team that helps transform leading organizations and communities around the world!

Contract Managers are responsible for managing a portfolio of client contracts to maximize value for Accenture and our clients while ensuring compliance with contractual, commercial, and policy requirements. The role involves acting as a trusted commercial advisor to account leadership, clients, and delivery teams throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Contract Managers are client-facing, operate independently on complex engagements, and are expected to manage and coordinate the work of contract management professionals assigned to projects or accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Leadership

• Act as contract management leads to complex engagements or portfolios, working closely with account leadership, sales, delivery, finance, and legal teams.
• Advise on appropriate contract models, pricing structures, and relevant terms and conditions.
• Serve as the primary commercial and contractual point of contact between project teams, business leadership, and Legal.

Contract Management & Compliance

• Review, track, and manage contractual obligations, deliverables, variations, correspondence, and documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and policy requirements.
• Independently apply contract management tools and techniques across assigned engagements.
• Respond to complex inquiries related to contract terms, obligations, and revisions.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks and issues, assess impact, and propose commercially sound mitigation strategies.
• Escalate issues appropriately and support resolution to achieve optimal outcomes for Accenture and clients.

Negotiation & Deal Support

• Participate confidently in contract negotiations with client counterparts.
• Support pre-award and post-award activities, including deal shaping, contract drafting, and change management.

People & Stakeholder Management

• Manage the daily workload of assigned contract management personnel and support their development.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external client counterparts.
• Develop a strong understanding of Accenture’s business areas to provide practical, business-aligned advice to senior management.