Strategy Manager for Technology & AI-Native Companies

About the role

You would advise the world's most important technology and AI companies on their most transformational questions. You would be joining a team / community where you can build a career as a true industry strategist and make a lasting impact on yourself & the market.

We Are Technology companies - Software, AI, Advertising Platforms, Dual-Sided Marketplaces, and Hyperscalers - are rewriting every industry, and we advise the companies doing the rewriting & have an inside look every day in this massive transformation. We are the industry strategists and advisors supporting the world's most consequential technology companies: hyperscalers building the infrastructure that powers the global economy, software platforms reinventing how they grow and compete, and AI-native companies building an entirely new category.

Responsibilities

• Define strategies and roadmaps that help technology companies stay ahead; spanning product strategy, AI adoption, data center strategy and implementation, total cost of ownership for AI, and go-to-market planning.
• Shape the strategic choices defining the next generation of technology companies; where to play, how to win, how AI changes the business, and what capabilities and operating model are required to lead.
• Conduct market analysis and competitive research to identify where the industry is moving, where clients have exposure, and where the real opportunities are; then turn that into a clear point of view.
• Size markets, model financial scenarios, and build the business cases that support major client decisions; from new product investments to large-scale infrastructure builds to operating model changes.
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities across the business including AI-related spend, infrastructure utilization, and operational overhead.
• Build the analytical foundation for client decisions; synthesizing market dynamics, competitive signals, financial data, and operational inputs into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop client-ready materials that communicate complex ideas simply and drive decisions at the executive level.
• Structure and lead workstreams from start to finish; framing the problem, designing the approach, managing the analysis, and delivering work that is ready for the client without a second pass.
• Own quality across everything the team produces. Coherence, rigor, and client-readiness are the standard.
• Support business development; contributing to proposals, shaping the point of view on new opportunities, and helping grow existing client relationships.
• Lead the client relationship day-to-day; managing communication, setting expectations, and building trust over time.
• Keep internal delivery on track; coordinating across workstreams and making sure the right people are focused on the right things.
• Develop junior team members; giving honest feedback, creating real ownership opportunities, and investing in their growth.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the tech industry or consulting.
• Bonus points if you have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Strong client communication skills with a proven ability to influence and inspire senior executives.
• Prior experience driving insights using visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) and analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with AI development ecosystems, LLM-based tooling, or AI platform strategies is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned.

Skills

• Passionate about the industry and excited to tackle new problems without a playbook each day.
• Energetic in a fast-moving, complex environment that is constantly changing.
• Ability to define actionable strategies in ambiguous situations.
• Keen on shaping how clients stay ahead of market trends.
• Capable of working in ambiguity and building trusted client relationships.

Benefits

• Market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Schedule

Average 40 to 50% travel (up to 80% as needed).