Job Role: Software & Platform Industry Consultant

Location: Dublin

Career Level: 9

Accenture Software and Platforms Strategy & Consulting practice helps clients plan for new growth, build stand-out experiences, get personal at scale, secure trust, and keep on getting better with our suite of capabilities and solutions. We leverage industry expertise and analytics-based insights to advise, design, and implement transformational and innovative solutions for our clients.

Joining the practice means working with a team of entrepreneurial, self-starters who are collaborative and energetic and here to drive real value in everything we do. You'll learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you! You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

In our team you will learn:

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements, how we collaborate internally and with leading technology providers to deliver value and unlock business opportunities for growth.
New technologies and methods to bring the best of Accenture together when working directly with some of the World’s biggest companies on solutioning/delivering complex transformations.
Innovative technologies and industry-leading methodologies used to solve complex business problems.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Driving profitable growth by developing market-relevant insights, designing, and implementing new solutions that integrate strategy, technology, people, and process to deliver meaningful outcomes, leveraging Accenture’s four services: Strategy & Consulting, Song, Technology, and Operations.
Cultivating new client relationships, developing opportunities, and expanding our market reach and impact.
Evaluating strategic recommendations for clients based on comprehensive analysis.
Collaborating with clients to define their business objectives and develop actionable strategies.
Facilitating workshops, presentations, and other engagements to communicate strategic insights and recommendations.
Collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across project teams, fostering an innovative work environment.
Supporting the creation of market and industry-relevant thought leadership and assets, showcasing our expertise.
Contributing to the overall practice development initiatives and helping us to evolve our talent, suite of capabilities, and solutions.

Qualifications

We are looking for the following profiles and skills:

Must have prior strategy, management, business or technology Consulting experience (preferably in Software, Social Media/Online Platforms, High Tech, Communications, Media, or related industries).
Ability to distil complex challenges and opportunities into structured and logical delivery frameworks or methodologies.
Proven ability to conduct thorough research and analysis, synthesize findings, and develop actionable insights.
Expertise in consulting methodologies and project management techniques.
Experience in leveraging functional skills, tools, and technologies to deliver consulting solutions.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to excellence and results.
Proven track record of leading complex engagements across the end-to-end project/product lifecycle, both virtually and on-site.
Proven experience in developing and managing relationships with client executives.
Ability to encourage and empower high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, planning, influencing, and prioritization skills.
Passion for the industry, staying abreast of the latest trends and developments.

Set yourself apart:

Experience driving growth in market segments, business consulting, or defining and executing business strategy in a relevant industry.
Experience in some of these areas: SMB sales and engagement, SMB Marketing, Regulatory Readiness, Scaled Operations, Internal Function Transformation, Trust & Safety, Social Commerce and Payments, Cloud, VR/AR, Gaming, and Data & Generative AI.
Relevant industry certifications
Degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent)

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Does this appeal to you? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Please advise if you have any particular requirements, so we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at accessIErecruitment@accenture.com.

What’s in it for you:

At Accenture Ireland, in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes pension, private health insurance, discounted gym membership, emergency caring facilities, 20 days of holidays and 2 days’ leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexible working arrangements can be discussed depending on the position.

Accenture is a leading international professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and niche skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions—underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network—Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and build value for their partners. With approximately 373,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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Software & Platform Industry Consultant

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