Technology Consultant at Accenture

Job Number: 00560553

Job Description

• Technology Architecture professionals demonstrate end-to-end Technology Architecture skills, covering all T.A. aspects (Execution, Development and Operations); have experience in blueprinting, designing, estimating, implementing, testing and assessing end-to-end technology architecture and solutions
• A professional at this position level within Accenture has the following responsibilities:
• Adapts existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions to complex client problems.
• Understands the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
• Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or teams leads.  Generally interacts with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture.
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments with minimal guidance.
• Manages medium-small sized teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture.

Works closely with Accenture Technology Leadership to:

• Build a team of credible Consultants and Analysts within the technology consulting practice
• Engage key clients to identify, qualify and convert technology sales opportunities
• Build Accenture credibility and brand in the technology consulting services industry:
  • Delivers innovative and differentiated technology offerings, staying relevant and in sync with market demand
  • Supervises people, processes and technology workstreams to deliver client-relevant services in the Technology Consulting area
  • Sets and manages expectations of Client Sponsors /Champions and Stakeholders on delivery efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree /Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technology degrees
• Experience in Technology Consulting, Technology Strategy & Transformation, Data Centre Architecture & Operations, Service Management, IT Security, Hardware Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure and Technical Architecture
• 8 to 12 years post-graduation relevant work experience
• Relevant technical/ professional certifications will be an added advantage
• Membership of professional organizations/ associations will be an added advantage
• Good understanding of NEW IT such as cloud and digital technologies
• Must be a Nigerian or have a valid Nigerian Work Permit
• Must showcase demonstrable achievements in landmark projects

Professional Skill Requirements

• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Desire to work in an information systems environment
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Experience within our target industries
• Relationship network within our target industries
• Relationship network with our key alliance partners.