Management Consulting Manager - Communications, Media & Tech

Job Role: Management Consulting Manager (Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries)

Location: London

Mobility: Up to 100%

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

At Accenture Consulting, we help clients turn disruption into competitive advantage by delivering end-to-end transformations that create real, sustainable value. Our Communications, Media & Technology (CMT) practice partners with leading organisations across the Telecoms, Media, Software, Platform, and High-Tech industries, combining deep industry expertise with data-led insights to design and implement innovative solutions.

We work at the heart of industry and innovation – helping clients tackle their most complex challenges. We bring together global capabilities, functional knowledge, and ecosystem partnerships to accelerate change and help our clients lead in the digital age.

As a Manager in our CMT Consulting team, you’ll lead diverse, high-performing teams to shape and deliver strategies that unlock growth, improve performance, and enable transformation at scale. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, support your team’s development, and bring creativity and structure to every engagement. You’ll also contribute to our go-to-market strategy and help evolve our internal practice – building your leadership experience and impact along the way.

In this role you will:

• Lead complex, end-to-end transformation programmes across Communications, Media, Software & Platforms, and High-Tech sectors

• Design and deliver strategic initiatives that integrate strategy, technology, operations, and people

• Navigate ambiguity using structured thinking, process design, data insights, and value casing to shape high-impact solutions

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders – aligning on strategic priorities and delivery roadmaps

• Own delivery scope and commercial outcomes, including business casing, risk management, and value tracking

• Contribute to business development efforts – from client proposals to go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership

• Create and lead high-performing teams, mentoring talent and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture

• Drive innovation within the practice by shaping new capabilities, assets, and perspectives

We are looking for the following profiles and skills:

You must have experience in a large-scale consulting team, and may also have experience in internal strategy, or transformation teams. Candidates will have experience in Communications, Media, Software & Platforms, or adjacent tech-driven industries. You’ll bring a strong consulting toolkit, comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of driving measurable client impact.

You should emphasise expertise in any of the following areas:

Transformation & Delivery Leadership

• Proven experience leading complex programmes with cross-functional teams

• Able to structure strategic workstreams, prioritise impact, and manage through ambiguity

• Experience in designing future-state processes, customer journeys, and transformation roadmaps

• Skilled in value-led delivery: building business cases, tracking outcomes, managing risk and governance

Data-driven Problem Solving

• Strong analytical mindset with ability to turn insight into impact

• Skilled in linking qualitative and quantitative data to business value and storytelling

Client Engagement & Influence

• Experience building senior stakeholder relationships and navigating decision-making in complex organisations

• Able to drive clarity and buy-in through compelling narratives, structured thinking, and credibility under pressure

Leadership and growth

• Experience managing and coaching teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments

• Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset – comfortable taking ownership, shaping outcomes, and driving forward momentum

• Strong commercial instinct, with a track record of influencing client growth and shaping scalable solutions

Set yourself apart:

• A background in consulting and potentially internal transformation / strategy within Communications, Media, Software & Platforms, or High-Tech

• A track record of solving complex transformation and business challenges in ambiguous environments

• Proven ability to own solution design and commercial outcomes – including cost and value models

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as GenAI, Cloud, or Data Platforms – and how they unlock business value

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Agile, Cloud, Architecture, Data) or experience applying modern delivery practices

• Interest in fast-evolving areas such as SMB transformation, platform strategy, trust & safety, or scaled operations

What’s in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.

You will have the opportunity to make a distinct impact to one of the most important segments in the global economy. Not only will you be working with like-minded, passionate and innovative individuals across the team, but you will also learn new skills with continuous progression opportunities available.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. 

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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