TC Network Infrastructure Senior Manager at Accenture

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Job Title: TC Network Infrastructure Senior Manager

Job Number: 00205919

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description
Accenture's Consulting workforce is involved in Business Consulting, Process design work and the application of Technologies to Business. A career in Consulting is varied and stimulating because each project presents a new challenge and will give you exposure to new clients, Business issues, Technologies and people. We need people who are able to challenge conventional thought, offer unique perspectives and conceive more innovative solutions for our clients.

Working as a Consultant with Accenture, you will build core business, technology and industry expertise helping to deliver world-class Business and Technology solutions that enable clients to become high performance businesses. Consultants must be professionals who have an interest in how Business processes work and interact. In addition, Consultants need to apply their skills in project and program management while exhibiting leadership in process re-engineering and implementation of Process, Technology, and Organizational change. Finally, Consultants also need to have a working knowledge of the industry and/or the functional areas they serve.

The Consulting workforce is made up of three groups: Management Consulting, Systems Integration Consulting and Technology Consulting. This Consulting group structure provides outstanding opportunities to develop highly specialized skills that will help you advance your career.

Technology Consulting professionals are responsible for delivering Technology innovation and providing the backbone of our Systems Integration Business.

Network & Communications professionals develop and deliver solutions that involve the design, implementation, operations and management of data and voice network infrastructure -- for enterprises or service providers -- upon which Business applications can be built.

Network Infrastructure professionals define and develop Infrastructure solutions that enable carriers to meet growing demands for network capacity, while also delivering emerging media and services.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Shaping and leading holistic programs that translate Technology shortfalls into transformation programs
• Understanding and articulating the value proposition(s) of various technologies
• Understanding, articulating and driving Technology vision into requirements and solutions
• Envisioning new and innovative Technology approaches and predicting probable Business outcomes
• Leading assessments on high performance IT alternatives (e.g., total cost of ownership, Technology value realization)
• Authoring and leading the development of an IT strategy definition for the client, including investment, process and organization
• Developing and articulating winning Technology third-party teaming approaches
• Shaping and leading large scale Technology design activities
• Maintaining appropriate relationships with and properly utilizing third party alliances and vendors
• Shaping and leading large scale Technology build, test and deployment activities
• Assessing and managing risk throughout all aspects of the Technology implementation

Job Accountabilities:

• Identifying and converting significant Technology Consulting opportunities into sales
• Building and sustaining the Technology Consulting practice within the Lagos office including effectively mentoring and developing the team
• Establishing personal and professional credibility with key clients and internal/ external stakeholders
• Understanding and complying with Accenture’s standards, procedures and policies
• Grasping and complying with the Accenture sales principles and processes to organize and direct quality sales /BD efforts
• Organizing and directing quality work efforts and client-facing project delivery
• Maximizing benefits / value for Clients and Accenture

Professional Skills/Competence 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
• Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills
• C-suite presence
• Deep understanding of CIO and Technology Infrastructure Services organisations in Nigeria and West Africa
• Flexibility to interface with multiple relevant business functions and capabilities (including, Network, Information Systems /Technology, Commercial, Sales etc.)
• Deep expertise in Technology Transformation, Data Centre Architecture and Operations, IT Security, Hardware Infrastructure, Network infrastructure and Technical Architecture

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering
• Master's degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant technical/ professional certifications
• Membership of professional organizations/ associations will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years post qualification experience in IT Infrastructure
• Previous experience in a reputable Consulting or leading IT company
• Demonstrable achievements in landmark projects
• Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable

Mode of Application
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Application Deadline: 6th September, 2013