Manager - Technology Strategy & Advisory, Data Strategy

About the Role

Accenture’s Technology Strategy & Advisory practice invites experienced professionals to join a dynamic team focused on enabling strategic clients to unlock substantial business value through innovative technology. This leadership role offers an opportunity to work with global clients in areas such as technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A), digital and cloud transformations, and IT strategy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with technology-focused M&A activities including carve-outs, separations, mergers, and integrations, concentrating on IT infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, SaaS, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Manage IT due diligence processes, assessing financial, operational, technological, and legal factors for potential acquisitions in the technology sector.
• Conduct thorough assessments of client technology operations considering global industry and economic trends to inform technology infrastructure strategies.
• Design actionable roadmaps for digital, IT, and cloud technology implementations driven by data-centric strategies.
• Oversee management of digital, IT, and cloud strategies by monitoring change processes and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Apply expertise in technology strategy domains such as operating model design, workforce transformation, sourcing strategies, and enterprise architecture to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing thought leadership, market insights, and strategic counsel to senior leadership and C-level stakeholders.
• Prepare advanced content and presentations for executive discussions demonstrating deep industry, client, and technology knowledge.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial proposal development related to strategic engagements.

Candidate Requirements

• MBA from a top-tier institute with 5-8 years of relevant experience in M&A advisory, strategy consulting, or investment banking.
• Demonstrated experience in technology M&A advisory, IT separation and integration planning and execution, IT due diligence, and at least two of the following: technology strategy, technology operating models, IT shared services strategy, cloud transformation, industry and emerging technology, technology ROI/cost reduction, modern architecture, or data-driven enterprise initiatives.
• Minimum 3 years expertise in financial modeling, valuation, scenario analysis, and preparing comprehensive business cases supporting strategic and IT transformation initiatives.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing sizable teams, structuring analytic projects, conducting workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.
• Strong understanding of technology and enterprise architecture concepts complemented by knowledge of trends such as mobility, cloud, digital transformation, and collaboration technologies.
• Preferred domain experience includes financial services, retail, consumer goods, telecommunications, life sciences, transportation, hospitality, automotive, industrial, mining, or related sectors.
• Exposure to frameworks such as TOGAF or DODAF is advantageous but not mandatory.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global leader in professional services with expertise in digital, cloud, and security technologies. With a workforce exceeding 514,000 professionals across over 120 countries, we blend experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries to deliver ongoing innovation and value to clients worldwide. Our culture embraces diversity, inclusion, and collaboration to foster growth and development.