Accenture

Technology Strategy Manager/Sr Manager: Communications, Media and High Tech

Accenture • $87K — $253K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of strategy consulting experience for Manager role; 3-6 years for Sr. Manager role.
  • 5-6 years of experience in technology-driven strategies including operating models or M&A analysis.
  • Experience writing business cases essential for both roles.
  • Leading small to large teams with effective project management skills required.
  • Bachelor’s degree mandatory; higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Advise C-suite executives on integrating technology into business strategies.
  • Articulate a compelling vision that aligns technology with market opportunities.
  • Identify value creation opportunities through technology assessments.
  • Drive innovative technology solutions within business transformation initiatives.
  • Lead the development of thought leadership and technology strategy recommendations.
  • Utilize AI tools for enhancing research and analysis, while ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  • Facilitate client engagement and consensus for strategic actions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Paid holidays and personal time off.
Full Job Description

Technology Strategy Manager/Sr. Manager, Communications, Media & High-Tech Industry

You Are:

An expert at advising clients in the Communications, Media & High-Tech Industry on technology strategies to achieve their vision and operational goals. You have an abundance of energy and drive, resilience, and a passion for collaborating with senior executives. You love continual learning and are intrigued by new challenges. You have a flair for breaking down complex issues into logical parts and constructing analyses driving actionable recommendations. You’ve got top notch communication and leadership skills and a natural talent for appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in teams.

In Technology Strategy you will:

  • Serve as trusted advisor to the C-suitedefining strategy at the intersectionof both technology and business.

  • Articulate a compelling technology visionwith industry and functional expertise.

  • Shape the role of technology in business strategies to capture market share.

  • Identify and prioritize value creation opportunities based on detailed assessment and analysis of current technology footprint.

  • Drive strategic opportunities which incorporate innovative technology solutions into broader business transformations.

  • Develop operating modelsand business cases leveraging disruptive technologies.

  • Lead the creation of well-articulated thought leadership assets that present innovative insight, knowledge,guidance,and recommendations on a specific market-relevant technology strategy.

  • Pressure-test assumptions made by leadership teams, including AI-generated insights.

  • Validate AI-assisted analysis with logic, experience, and domain knowledge.

  • Use AI tools to accelerate research, synthesis, modeling, and scenario analysis.

  • Use critical judgement to Know when AI outputs are directionally useful vs. when they are unreliable.

As a Manager/Sr. Manager you will:

  • Lead team, project, and program as well as corresponding deliverableswhile supervising and mentoring full teams.

  • Build strong relationships with senior clientsthat go beyond the workplace, includingbeginning to develop C-suite relationships;drive a spirit of collaboration and teamingwith client while serving as a true trustedadvisor

  • Drive thought leadership, asset development, and intellectual capital efforts with targeted input from more senior resources; identify and advance ideas for new opportunities

  • Support Business Development, building understanding of how to architect and position proposals and SOWs

  • Facilitate to drive results andgain consensus for action; able to addressdifficult client conversations and engagesenior client stakeholders to drivemeaningful outcomes

  • Travel as needed

Here019;s What You Need:


As a Manager:

  • Minimum 1 year of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience in at least one of the following: operating model strategy, M&A, tech value and cost take-out, or technology driven revenue growth strategy.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience writing business cases.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience leading or managing small teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.
  • Bachelor019;s degree

As a Senior Manager:

  • Minimum 3 years of strategy consulting experience at a consulting firm
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in at least two of the following: operating model strategy, technology in M&A, tech value cost take-out, or technology driven revenue growth strategy.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience writing business cases.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading or managing large teams effectively including planning/structuring analytical work, facilitating team workshops, and developing technology strategy recommendations.
  • Bachelor019;s degree


Bonus Points if:

  • You have experience in the Software & Platforms or Communications & Media industry
  • You are comfortable using AI tools for research, synthesis, and analysis.
  • You have the ability to evaluate AI outputs critically.
  • You have an understanding of data limitations, bias, and model risk
  • You have an MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
  • You have shown critical thinking, ability to question decisions and provide creative solutions.
  • You can manage junior members of the team and can develop them for more responsibility.
  • You have effective communication and people skills to manage relationships with clients.
  • You have strong presentation skills: ability to synthesize information and the ability to bring a message forward.
  • You lead in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools, demonstrated advanced research skills.
  • You can develop practical roadmaps that support the enabling of technology transformation.
  • You can manage a variety of projects with increased complexity.
  • You have developed project management abilities and have reported and escalated on time to managerial level.

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. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/01/2026.


Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:


Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $87,400 to $253,000

Colorado $87,400 to $253,000

Connecticut $87,400 to $253,000

District of Columbia $87,400 to $253,000

Illinois $87,400 to $253,000

Maine $87,400 to $253,000

Maryland $87,400 to $253,000

Massachusetts $87,400 to $253,000

Minnesota $87,400 to $253,000

New York $87,400 to $253,000

New Jersey $87,400 to $253,000

Ohio $87,400 to $253,000

Virginia $87,400 to $253,000

Washington $87,400 to $253,000

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
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Revenue
$44.7 billion
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