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Business Strategy Manager - Resources
Abu Dhabi
Job No. r00241223
Full-time
Job Description
Business Strategy Manager - Resources
About Accenture
Accenture is a 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, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 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
Job Summary:
Change is constant and accelerating faster than ever. Transformation is compressed. Customer and stakeholder expectations have radically shifted how companies must strategize and deliver. The C-Suite and Boards are being held accountable in ways we have not seen in the past. To address today’s most pressing challenges and unlock the most compelling opportunities, leaders need to move fast. While many believe innovative strategies are the answer to rapid change, they are only part of the solution. The most successful companies elevate people and put them at the center of strategic initiatives. Because nothing changes if strategies don’t. We help leaders create transformation by enriching the relationship between people and strategic initiatives, and help clients to reimagine their business, build strategies with the leaders and cultures to accelerate change, and create and deliver exceptional strategic outcomes. Our focus on sustainability, inclusion, diversity & equity (ID&E), purpose, and board effectiveness helps CEOs drive a comprehensive strategy agenda. Join us to drive strategic initiatives that improve outcomes for businesses and their stakeholders, helping organizations navigate the complexities of rapid change with precision and agility
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Address critical business issues and generate insights about client and industry business performance improvement.
Develop world-class business and technology solutions for Consumer and Commercial Payments clients across a wide range of payment methods.
Perform vendor assessment and due diligence of packaged platforms, e.g. Card platforms, Pricing & Profitability and Workflow solutions
To lead the delivery of key workstreams related to platform design, operating models design, digital strategy development, and business cases for government agencies including national digital value realization and impact, digital architecture design, and others.
Design business and / or technology strategy solutions and present to C-level clients.
Apply deep financial acumen and propose innovative value creation opportunities for sustained growth and profitability.
Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and deliverables that align with strategic goals.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and gather detailed requirements.
Create detailed implementation plans and strategies to execute these solutions effectively.
Facilitate the change management process by identifying potential resistance to strategic initiatives.
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate resistance and ensure successful adoption of changes.
Identify opportunities for strategic process improvement and operational efficiency.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to drive performance.
Engage with the broader strategy community to foster collaboration and support growth and development of the Accenture Strategy practice in areas such as recruitment, training and thought leadership.
Ensure the successful adoption of new strategic processes and methodologies through effective training initiatives.
Manage and support business development efforts, including Statements of Work (SOW), proposal development, and client presentations
Mentor junior members of the team, providing them with experiences to continually learn and grow
Leverage the power of Accenture’s global reach and end-to-end capabilities to deliver value.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of 6 years of consulting experience or minimum of 8 years in one or more of: Chemicals & Natural, Resources, Energy and Utilities
A high degree of comfort with strategic decision-making and strong quantitative skills to develop financial or operational models and supervise data analysis.
Deep understanding of industry dynamics and value creation opportunities in one or more industries.
Strong analytical skills, understands complex issues, quickly absorbs information, excels in conceptual and creative problem solving.
Digitally savvy; curious and passionate about technology, understands its impact on business and society.
Natural leader; easily establishes trust-based relationships, gains valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
Arabic speaker fluent in English
Preferable Qualifications:
MBA or graduate-level degree in related field
Driven; enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determined and optimistic.
Experience in operating model design, strategy formulation, digital transformation, Beneficiary experience, impact assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Why join us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live
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