Accenture
Strategy Consultant - Software & Platforms
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Strategy Consultant - Software & Platforms
Strategy Consultant (Software & Platform Industries)
Location: London Mobility: Up to 50% Career Level: Consultant
About Accenture Software and Platforms
Accenture Software and Platforms forms part of Accenture Communications, Media, Software and Technology Industries. The Software and Platforms Strategy team delivers tailored services to help clients—such as SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and social media platforms—navigate complex challenges. Their mission is to define strategies that drive sustained growth, efficiency, and a competitive edge in an era marked by deep transformations in AI and technology.
As a consultant in this dynamic and high-growth practice, you’ll contribute to shaping thought leadership, fostering success for clients, and embracing the profound shifts underway. This role aligns deep strategy skills with an innovative environment, where your insights help secure leadership in the fastest-growing industries.
What You’ll Learn & Achieve
Collaborating across disciplines:
- Master integrating strategy, technology, and operations, leveraging Accenture’s best capabilities
- Gain expertise in AI-driven solutions and prepare clients to thrive in competitive ecosystems
- Build Software & Platforms knowledge through engagement with leading global tech firms
Core responsibilities:
- Demonstrate analytical rigour and problem-solving skills, structuring solutions for clarity
- Deliver compelling presentations—internally and to clients—while advancing your role’s credibility
- Collaborate with leadership to identify new growth opportunities for Accenture’s Software & Platforms practice
- Own large-scale strategy projects, prioritising:
- Stakeholder engagement
- On-track delivery
- High-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives
- Develop thought leadership and subject-matter expertise, consistently delivering value
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Key Requirements
You’re the right fit if you have:
- At least 5 years of experience in:
- Strategy consulting (e.g., firm or in-house)
- OR Software & platforms sectors (e.g., SaaS, cloud, marketplaces, or social media)
- Exceptional analytical skills, with an ability to simplify complex information
- Critical thinking ability to grasp client challenges and propose actionable solutions swiftly
- Strong communication skills:
- Structured verbal/written articulation of insights
- Presentation expertise, demonstrating confidence and conviction
- Exceptional teamwork—thrive in cross-functional environments, fostering innovation and collaboration
Bonus points for:
- Relevant Software & Platforms expertise in:
- Digital marketing
- Enterprise sales
- Pricing models
- Data strategy
- And other emerging industry nuances
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Why Join Us?
Competitive Package
- Comprehensive compensation (e.g., competitive base salary)
- 30+ paid vacation days annually
- Private medical insurance
- 3 additional days leave for engagement with charitable work
High-Impact Opportunities
- Contribute to the world’s fastest-growing industry with direct effect in global digital ecosystems
- Work alongside passionate, innovative peers across Fortune 500 enterprises and fast-scaling startups
- Continuous learning and career progression as you position yourself as a practice thought leader
Role Requirements: Meticulous planning and flexibility—onsite client engagements form part of the workload.
About Accenture
Accenture is a frontier-setting global professional services firm, dedicated to fostering digital transformation, operational efficiency, and citizen services across societies. With 791,000+ professionals in 120+ countries, it enables clients to harness technology, data, and AI to drive progress in business, public sector, and social impact realms. Trust is built on unbreakable standards: together, Accenture transforms organisations—strengthening trust, building lasting value, and measuring success in unparalleled ways.
For more, explore www.accenture.com.
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