Contract Manager

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Contract Managers are responsible for managing a portfolio of client contracts to maximize value for Accenture and our clients while ensuring compliance with contractual, commercial, and policy requirements. The role involves acting as a trusted commercial advisor to account leadership, clients, and delivery teams throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Contract Managers are client-facing, operate independently on complex engagements, and are expected to manage and coordinate the work of contract management professionals assigned to projects or accounts.

• Act as contract management leads to complex engagements or portfolios, working closely with account leadership, sales, delivery, finance, and legal teams.

• Advise on appropriate contract models, pricing structures, and relevant terms and conditions.

• Serve as the primary commercial and contractual point of contact between project teams, business leadership, and Legal.

• Review, track, and manage contractual obligations, deliverables, variations, correspondence, and documentation to ensure compliance with contractual and policy requirements.

• Independently apply contract management tools and techniques across assigned engagements.

• Respond to complex inquiries related to contract terms, obligations, and revisions.

• Identify commercial and contractual risks and issues, assess impact, and propose commercially sound mitigation strategies.

• Escalate issues appropriately and support resolution to achieve optimal outcomes for Accenture and clients.

• Participate confidently in contract negotiations with client counterparts.

• Support pre-award and post-award activities, including deal shaping, contract drafting, and change management.

• Manage the daily workload of assigned contract management personnel and support their development.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external client counterparts.

• Develop a strong understanding of Accenture’s business areas to provide practical, business‑aligned advice to senior management.

• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, contract structures, and subcontracting practices

• Experience reviewing, managing, and mobilizing contracts throughout the contract lifecycle

• Ability to apply sound business judgment and identify optimal commercial solutions

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Able to advise and interact effectively with senior executives and client leadership

• Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Advanced Dutch and professional English proficiency

• Some travel may be required

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or a related field

• Experience managing complex or high‑risk engagements

• Collaborative leader and team player with strong influencing skills
• Comfortable working in cross‑cultural, global environments
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and inclusion
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and solution‑focused

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