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Job Description

• Identify and manage milestones and dependencies across multiple stakeholders, ensuring clear accountabilities and shared understanding of impact. Ensure initiatives meet schedule, budget, and quality commitments.
• Track, measure, and report project costs, performance issues, and risks. Support standard management reporting processes and metrics throughout the delivery or product organization.

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Key responsibilities

Lead data governance strategy & operating model

• Define and drive data governance principles, policies, standards, frameworks and controls (including data quality expectations).
• Align governance to business goals and enable a “data-driven culture.”

Establish and oversee data stewardship & portfolio governance

• Provide leadership on governance setup across domains (e.g., ownership, accountability, coordination).
• Embed and Oversee governance processes that ensure consistent decision-making and escalation.

Ensure compliance, privacy, and security across the data & AI lifecycle

• Ensure data is sourced/handled/developed/deployed legally and ethically.
• Support privacy, security, and compliance requirements through governance and enforcement mechanisms.

Own enterprise Responsible AI governance (risk, controls, auditability)

• Govern AI risk, compliance, privacy, and security using formal oversight.
• Ensure documentation, validation/controls, training, and continuous monitoring to keep AI systems safe, compliant, and audit-ready.

Lead scalable solution delivery and data/AI architecture governance

• Influence architecture and delivery approaches so governance is embedded into platform and solution lifecycles.
• Ensure governance is practical and repeatable across programs.
• Enforce data governance practices into Business As Usual activities.

Lead a data culture within different organizations

• Develop, curate, and deliver Data Governance training for data stewards, data custodians, and the broader data community.
• Develop reusable assets that strengthen and support the data governance capability.

Lead the development of RFP responses

• Establish the response structure and define the proposed solution approach for each RFP.
• Coordinate and consolidate contributions from all relevant solution teams.
• Mobilise the appropriate subject-matter experts and delivery teams to support Data Governance RFP responses.

Mentor and develop teams

• Coach specialists and leads; build capability through standards, guidance, and knowledge sharing.

Required skills & competencies

• Strong experience in enterprise data governance (strategy, standards, stewardship, data quality, policy enforcement).
• Proven ability to apply Responsible AI governance concepts (risk/control frameworks, documentation, monitoring).
• Deep understanding of compliance, privacy, and security considerations for data and AI deployments.
• Leadership capability: managing governance at portfolio/program level and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to translate governance requirements into scalable delivery practices.
• Leading cross functional multinational teams

Typical background (examples—may vary by project)

• Leadership experience in data governance, data management, AI/ML governance, or enterprise risk/compliance for data & AI.
• Cross-functional experience with legal/privacy/security and delivery teams.

Qualification

• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Information Management
• AI / Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Law / Compliance / Risk Management (if paired with strong data & AI governance experience)

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Key Responsibilities

Sales & Growth Leadership

• Own the end-to-end security sales lifecycle from pipeline origination through deal closure
• Lead security account planning and embed security revenue into account growth plans
• Originate and drive large security deals including business case and value development
• Act as trusted security advisor to C-suite and Board stakeholders
• Client Engagement & Advisory
• Engage CIO, CISO, CRO and senior executives
• Translate cyber risk into measurable business outcomes
• Shape cybersecurity roadmaps and transformation initiatives
• Solution Shaping & Deal Governance
• Lead security solutioning with architects and delivery teams
• Ensure commercial, delivery and risk alignment
• Govern pursuit execution and deal quality
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as Security Account Lead where applicable
• Mentor and coach sales and pre-sales talent
• Contribute to practice growth and security eminence

Qualification

• 10+ years in cybersecurity or enterprise technology sales
• Proven success selling large, complex security engagements
• Experience in selling the following:
• Cloud Security
• Managed Security Services
• Identity and Access Management
• AI Security
• Security Assessments
• Strong executive engagement experience
• Executive presence
• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

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Key Responsibilities

• Configure, support, and optimise US payroll schemas, rules, wage types, infotypes, and time evaluation components
• Provide end-to-end support for payroll runs, corrections, retro adjustments, and post-payroll activities
• Deliver Level 2 / Level 3 AMS support across incidents, service requests, problem management, and minor enhancements in line with agreed SLAs and KPIs
• Perform root cause analysis for payroll issues, recommending and implementing permanent fixes to reduce repeat incidents
• Design, implement, and support payroll interfaces with third-party vendors, finance systems, banks, and benefits providers
• Monitor and proactively manage interface failures, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder communication
• Ensure payroll configuration remains fully compliant with US statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely implementation of SAP Notes and legal changes
• Assess legislative changes and advise on impact, risks, and required system changes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for system configuration, payroll processes, and integration design
• Support internal and external audits, applying segregation of duties, change controls, and approval workflows
• Work closely with HR, Finance, IM, and external vendors to resolve payroll issues and align on payroll-related changes

Skills Required

• SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) configuration and support
• US country-specific payroll (SAP PY-US), including statutory, tax, and social insurance requirements
• Payroll schema and rules development, wage type configuration, and infotype management
• AMS incident, service request, problem, and change management
• Root cause analysis and permanent fix implementation
• Payroll interface and integration design with third-party systems
• US payroll legislation and ongoing statutory compliance
• Documentation, audit readiness, and governance controls
• Stakeholder engagement across HR, Finance, and external vendors

Job Qualifications

• SAP Employee Central Payroll certification or equivalent demonstrable experience with SAP ECP
• Proven AMS experience supporting Payroll in a Run & Maintain environment
• Experience with global payroll template rollouts with local US localisation advantageous
• Exposure to SuccessFactors Employee Central integration with ECP advantageous
• Experience supporting payroll in large, regulated enterprise environments (e.g. energy, chemicals, industrial) advantageous

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THE WORK:

• Discover the opportunity to make impactful decisions and collaborate across multiple groups to drive meaningful solutions. You will manage and engage with various teams, contributing to key decisions that influence broader organizational outcomes. This role will involve sharing expertise in Procurement Strategy and Planning to foster effective collaboration and problem-solving. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your insights will help shape successful strategies.
• Assess and perform sourcing cost management to enhance efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to sourcing processes to optimize outcomes.
• Conduct inventory administration to maintain product availability.
• Optimize capacity utilization through effective planning.
• Plan and forecast supply chain metrics to support operational goals.
• Monitor promotion allocation accuracy to ensure alignment with strategies.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Master proficiency in Procurement Strategy and Planning.
• Expert proficiency in Supplier Analysis & Selection.
• A minimum of 5 of experience in relevant related skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of studies.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Master proficiency in Procurement Performance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Supply Chain Optimization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Supply Chain Planning Strategy & Assessment.
• Advanced proficiency in Strategic Sourcing.
• Advanced proficiency in Contract Negotiation.

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The Opportunity

• As a Manager in Reinvention Services – Financial Services, you will play a pivotal role in helping Banking, Insurance, and Wealth & Asset Management clients reinvent their businesses.
• You will lead integrated engagements that combine strategy, technology, data, AI and experience to deliver measurable business value across South Africa and the broader Africa/MEA markets.

Client Reinvention & Delivery Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end reinvention‑led strategy and transformation engagements
• Design future‑ready business and operating models
• Define value cases, benefits realisation and reinvention roadmaps
• Deliver AI‑enabled, GenAI‑driven and experience‑led transformations

Growth, Industry & Market Impact

• Support business development, proposals and client pursuits
• Contribute to industry points of view and reinvention offerings
• Position Accenture as the reinvention partner of choice

People & Culture Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop consulting teams
• Model client‑first and AI‑enabled ways of working
• Build inclusive, high‑performance teams

Required

• 7+ years’ consulting or strategy experience
• Financial Services domain expertise
• Strong problem‑solving, stakeholder management and storytelling skills
• Understanding of Technology, Data, AI and GenAI
• Bachelor’s degree (Commerce, Business Science, Engineering or equivalent)

Preferred

• Sales and proposal experience
• Africa or emerging market exposure
• Passion for continuous innovation and learning

What We Offer

• Leadership role within Accenture’s Reinvention Services practice
• Exposure to AI‑enabled, integrated transformations
• Accelerated career development
• Inclusive and future‑focused culture

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Key Responsibilities 

• Client Advisory & Digital Transformation Advise clients on industrial digital transformation strategies Support initiatives in: IT/OT convergence Smart manufacturing and connected operations Industrial data, AI, and cloud adoption Translate operational challenges into scalable technology solutions 
• Industrial Architecture & Design Design and develop industrial control system architectures (PLC, SCADA, DCS) Produce: Functional design specifications Detailed technical design documentation Define end-to-end OT architectures integrating shopfloor and enterprise systems 
• Systems Integration & Delivery Support implementation of industrial automation and digital solutions Integrate: Control systems Industrial networks Data and analytics platforms Participate in complex engineering projects, including deployment and commissioning support

Qualification

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering electronic or electrical i.e. BSc or BEng from top tier university – (Please note that BTech is not been considered )
• Must demonstrate that the projects that have been worked on were at a complex level
• Preference with candidates who have heavy industry experience – mining, oil and gas, mining etc – However FMCG will be considered.
• High proficiency in English. Proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and self-motivation to engage with different assignments and fast paced projects.
• Must be willing to travel 

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Key Responsibilities
Campaign Management and Ownership

• Independently manage end-to-end paid media campaigns across key platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Meta, DV360, TikTok, LinkedIn), with accountability for performance delivery. Translate media strategies into well-structured, executable media plans with clearly defined KPIs, budgets, and measurement frameworks. Oversee accurate campaign setup, trafficking, targeting, and creative implementation across platforms. Ensure tracking and tagging (UTMs, pixels, floodlights) are correctly implemented in collaboration with data and analytics teams.
• Actively manage budgets and pacing to ensure optimal spend efficiency and performance delivery. Maintain high standards of platform hygiene, including naming conventions, account structure, and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, compliance requirements, and client-specific regulations.

Optimisation, Analysis, and Reporting

• Lead ongoing campaign optimisation across audiences, bids, creatives, placements, and formats to improve efficiency and outcomes. Analyse performance trends to identify insights, risks, and growth opportunities across accounts. Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform future media decisions.
• Own regular performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for both internal and client stakeholders. Contribute to testing roadmaps (A/B testing, creative experimentation, audience refinement) and evaluate results rigorously.

Strategy & Growth Contribution

• Support senior team members in shaping channel strategies and performance approaches across clients.
• Conduct deeper audience analysis, competitor benchmarking, and market research to inform campaign planning.
• Stay up to date with platform developments, beta opportunities, and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation. Begin contributing to broader performance narratives - connecting paid media outcomes to business and brand objectives.

Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Work closely with account managers, strategists, creatives, and data teams to deliver integrated performance solutions. Participate confidently in internal and client meetings, contributing insights and performance perspectives. Support junior team members through knowledge-sharing, guidance, and best-practice input.

Act as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day paid media delivery on assigned accounts.

We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in paid media or performance marketing roles.
• Strong working knowledge of major paid media platforms (Google Ads, Meta, Programmatic environments). Relevant certifications (Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, DV360) strongly preferred. Strong analytical capability, with confidence working in Excel / Google Sheets and interpreting performance data. Ability to balance detail-orientation with strategic thinking.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills. A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Demonstrated curiosity, resilience, and appetite for continuous learning.

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Job Description

This role is with our Partners in Performance team, part of Accenture.

• Partners in Performance, Part of Accenture is a global management consulting firm with a focus on human performance working alongside client partners to make change happen. We’ve got offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, Africa, North and South America and Europe but prefer to spend as little time in them as possible. Instead, we work alongside our clients to unleash their potential and deliver lasting impact that you hardly ever achieve by sitting in a boardroom. 
• Partners in Performance Managers play the critical role of leading our engagements. They are adaptable and comfortable working in business improvement, strategic sourcing, capital portfolio optimisation and commercial due diligence in a genuinely broad range of clients and industries.
• Leading a team of Senior Associates, Associates and/or Business Analysts you will ensure engagement delivery and collaboration, coaching and management of the client also. You won't be handing over your work but will be in control of an end to end process. 
• Your career development will be supported by your personal Development Leader and our world class training and career development programs. At the same time as offering the security of a structured approach, our organisation is still of a size where you will be truly treated as an individual, with the opportunity to contribute new ideas and make the best of your entrepreneurial spirit. 
• You will have consulting experience within a T1 strategy firm, have outstanding logic and analytical skills, the ability to solve complex commercial problems and want to see tangible results from your work a career with PIP .

Background and Experience:

• Outstanding academic results
• University degree or equivalent experience with a strong emphasis on quantitative skills, especially:
• Engineering, Commerce/Economics & Mathematics/Science (While we consider candidates from a broad spectrum of degrees, we place a strong emphasis on quantitative skills studied in commerce, engineering and science-based courses)
• MBA would be an advantage
• Double degrees and Postgraduate degrees are highly regarded in our firm
• Demonstrated passion for results, with a track record of achieving tough targets under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including ability to structure and prioritise effort within an area, and ask the right questions to get to root causes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to coach, influence and build trust with senior managers, and achieve results though managing a team, prioritising the professional development of team members
• Propensity to coach and guide younger consultants to deliver results and work through the line to achieve outcomes
• Strong communication skills, including ability to construct compelling arguments supported by the right facts
• Show an ability to influence and effectively multitask and manage expectations/deadlines
• Demonstrated alignment with Partners in Performance values