Senior Manager (Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries)

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Senior Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

As a team:

At Accenture Strategy & Consulting, we help clients turn disruption into competitive advantage by delivering end-to-end transformations that create real, sustainable value. Our Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice partners with leading organisations across the Telecoms, Media, Software, Platform, and High-Tech industries, combining deep industry expertise with data-led insights to design and implement innovative solutions. We work at the heart of industry and innovation – helping clients tackle their most complex challenges. We bring together global capabilities, functional knowledge, and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate change and help our clients lead in the digital age.

As a Senior Manager in the CMT Strategy & Consulting team, you’ll lead diverse, high-performing teams to shape and deliver strategies that unlock growth, improve performance, and enable transformation at scale. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, drive your team’s development, and bring creativity and structure to every engagement. You’ll also contribute to our go-to-market strategy and help evolve our internal practice – building your leadership experience and impact along the way.

What’s in it for you?

• Leadership role in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a focus on growth and innovation
• Exposure to high-impact projects across global markets in the Telecoms, Media, Software, and Platform sectors
• Continuous learning and development through a global network of experts and world-class training programs
• Inclusive, collaborative culture that fosters diverse thinking, professional growth, and shared success

In our team you will:

• Solve ambiguous problems by structuring solutions that are underpinned by process design, data-driven insight, and cost-benefit analysis
• Lead complex transformation programs by orchestrating cross-functional teams and integrating multiple workstreams to deliver client value
• Work with senior stakeholders to shape strategies, design processes, and guide decision-making, ensuring that initiatives align with client objectives
• Lead and mentor teams to foster a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of solutions by driving cost-effective, commercially viable outcomes and managing the overall success of engagements
• Develop and lead client propositions that demonstrate value, feasibility, and clear outcomes, driving business development in the CMT landscape

In this role you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, helping shape compelling value propositions for both business and technology-driven transformations
• Lead the orchestration of large-scale programmes and complex projects, drawing on the breadth of Accenture’s global services to deliver business value and lasting impact
• Own the end-to-end solutioning process: from opportunity qualification and commercial negotiation to the delivery of transformation roadmaps
• Collaborate with global platforms, large enterprises, and SMBs, bringing a deep understanding of needs, challenges, and aspirations to deliver tailored, relevant solutions
• Operate with autonomy and accountability, making bold, value-centric decisions and owning defined scope and outcomes in a self-directed manner
• Drive innovation and thought leadership, introducing new ways of working, leading-edge technologies, and creative approaches to solve client challenges
• Contribute to practice growth by building a strong pipeline, winning new work, and nurturing the next generation of talent through coaching, mentoring, and recruitment support

We are looking for the following profiles and skills:

We’re looking for candidates who have demonstrated the ability to solve problems in ambiguous environments. You’ll bring deep industry knowledge and a proven track record of leveraging process analysis, data-driven insight, and value casing to drive transformation. This may come from consulting, an internal transformation role, or an internal strategy team.

You should emphasise expertise in any of the following areas:

• Transformation & Delivery Leadership
  • Proven experience leading and delivering complex transformation programs across the Communications, Media, Software, or High-Tech sectors
  • Strong ability to structure and solve ambiguous business challenges through process optimization, data insights, and/or end-to-end orchestration
  • Demonstrated track record of managing multiple programmes of work and teams, ensuring alignment and driving successful outcomes
• Data-driven Problem Solving
  • Expertise in leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making and solve business problems
  • Comfortable working with data models, business case development, and process redesign to achieve results
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and deliver these in compelling narratives for clients
• Client Engagement & Influence
  • Skilled in working closely with senior stakeholders (CXO equivalent), understanding challenges, and co-creating tailored solutions
  • Exceptional commercial acumen with experience developing client proposals, business cases, and driving the commercial viability of solutions
  • Ability to influence key client decisions, shape transformation roadmaps, and ensure alignment between client objectives and delivery execution
• Leadership and growth
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments
  • Track record of fostering an inclusive, collaborative team culture focused on growth and performance
  • Experience in driving talent development, coaching, and ensuring team members reach their full potential

Set yourself apart:

• Strong consulting or internal strategy/transformation background with experience leading complex transformations
• A solid track record of solving complex problems in ambiguous environments
• Proven leadership experience managing multiple teams directly and ensuring successful solution delivery
• Commercial acumen with experience owning client proposals, cost models, and value creation strategies
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and how they contribute to business growth

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. You will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to one of the most important segments in the global economy. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovative individuals across the team, but you will also learn new skills with continuous progression opportunities available. 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.