Contract Associate Manager
Accenture
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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At Accenture we put innovation at the heart of everything we do and coupled with our core values of client value creation, one global network, respect for the individual, best people, integrity and stewardship, we offer careers that provide unparalleled opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction.
Contract Associate Managers support the management of client contracts or portfolios in a way that maximizes value for Accenture and clients. They manage contracts in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and client business requirements.
They may lead contract management activities in small to medium accounts and supervise junior contract management professionals, acting as role models and trusted business partners.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement & Contract Support
Lead or participate in contract management teams on specific projects or accounts, reporting into a senior contract management leader.
Provide day‑to‑day contract management support to client engagement teams and client counterparts.
Demonstrate the value of the contract management function to business and account leadership.
Contracting, Drafting & Negotiation
Draft and manage Statements of Work, change requests, subcontracts, NDAs, and other contractual documents.
Support negotiations to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
Assist with pre‑award sales activities, including RFP responses and contract schedules.
Risk & Issue Management
Identify contractual and commercial risks and issues and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.
Escalate matters in line with defined guidelines and support issue resolution.
Prepare contract management reports in line with account and delivery requirements.
People & Capability Development
Supervise, mentor, and coach junior contract management staff on assigned engagements.
Contribute to performance reviews, development planning, and training activities.
Participate in developing and delivering contract management training materials.
Commercial Management
Implement contract management processes on accounts.
Working with finance and delivery leads to apply contractual levers impacting revenue, cost, and margin.
Ensure awareness and communication of relevant contract policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant contract management experience
Exposure to complex or high‑risk deals is preferred
Experience leading or coordinating small teams is an advantage
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Solid understanding of general commercial contracting principles and subcontracting practices
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Professional Dutch and English proficiency
Behavior and Attributes
Team‑oriented, collaborative, and persuasive
Comfortable operating in cross‑cultural environments
Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and inclusiveness
Build trust through consistent delivery and sound judgment
Work Requirements
Some travel may be required
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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