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Job Role: Talent Transformation Senior ManagerLocation: London, Manchester, EdinburghCareer Level: Senior Manager (CL6)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.xe2x80x9cAcross 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.xe2x80x9d xe2x80x93 Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOAs a team:Talent Transformation is the strategic evolution of skills, capabilities, and associated organisational wiring that support an organisationxe2x80x99s business strategy. It's about continuously reinventing talent by identifying and executing on the most critical changes needed across the enterprise, for teams, and for individuals. This is more than just training people, finding faster ways to hire people, or implementing a technology. Itxe2x80x99s about truly transforming an organisationxe2x80x99s talent and the systems that create lasting organisational change to accelerate strategic execution, drive speed and agility, amplify talent potential, build resilience, and improve sustainability.We partner with organisations to build a talent strategy that defines how to access, create, and unlock the potential of talent. We help access talent by strengthening diverse talent pipelines, both internal and external, matching the needs of the business to peoplexe2x80x99s skills and aspirations. We help create talent by using skills as the foundation to help people continuously build market relevant skills through equitable access to career opportunities. And we unlock potential by creating conditions across the organisation that allow people to do their best work every day and leave them net better off.We view skills-driven organisations as a human + technology network where skill-based talent practices unlock opportunities for individuals and maximise talent potential for the organisation. We support our clients to build the right capability through implementing learning and re-skilling programmes to ensure organisations have the right people and right skills to better position their talent across the organisation based on skill supply/demand.In our team you will:Learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. Work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. If youxe2x80x99re looking for a challenging career, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of business change experts, this could be the role for you.xe2x80x9cWe are uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and talent to drive true reinvention and value for our clients.xe2x80x9d-Karalee Close - Global Lead - Talent & OrganizationIn this role you will:Manage key elements of the lifecycle including Talent Insights, Talent Ambition, Talent Strategy, Talent Roadmap, Talent Experiments, Talent Development, etc. along with the supporting technology enablersUnderstand, and have a clear point of view on, how digital and AI are impacting the workforce and how required transformational change will mean new skills and roles to tap future valueSupport organisations to understand the skills they have, the skills they need and how best to address their skill gapsLead and deliver Talent, learning and reskilling projects, with consistency and excellence, to build the right capability for our clients; underpinned by technologyChallenge our clients to rethink ways of working and the behaviors needed to equip their teams to deliver results quicklySupport the growth of the Talent & Skilling consulting practice through innovation, capability growth, thought leadership, and market eminenceTale the lead in creating market relevant Talent & Skilling points of views, blogs and offerings to create market eminence for Accenturexe2x80x99s Talent consulting and overall T&O.We are looking for experience in the following skills:Proven track record in leading and delivering talent management and capability strategy, programmes and/or processes.Ability to lead and conduct capability gap assessments and/or training and learning needs analysis within organisationsLeading the implementation of learning and/or reskilling programmes to build capability within organisationsA familiarity or interest in the relevant technologies for pursuing re-skilling from innovative learning to skills analyticsA passion for Innovation and Technology trends, understanding the Talent Management ecosystem and how leading-edge technologies and data can drive organisation objectives while supporting the employee/ colleague experience.Strong communication, facilitation and data analysis skills to influence others.Ability to build trusted relationships, and manage stakeholders, both internally and externally to your organisation with clear ability to influence others.Set yourself apart:As a Senior Manager, we expect that you:Are forward thinking with a strong business acumen and ability to navigate the wider business context within our client organisation.Have the drive and determination to lead, coach and develop others and continuously share your knowledge with others. Have experience of managing teams.Are passionate for working in an entrepreneurial environment and working with constantly evolving technologies and agile methodologies.Prioritise continuous development and self-guided learning, personally and your team.Are open to autonomously operate in a global network & fast paced growth model and comfortable to set your own personal growth plan.Are enthusiastic to extend and navigate networks in and outside of Accenture.Are comfortable travelling and working away from home (as required)Whatxe2x80x99s in it for youAt Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 daysxe2x80x99 vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! 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 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 peoplexe2x80x99s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. Wexe2x80x99re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the Worldxe2x80x99s Best Workplacesxe2x84xa2.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.Visit us atEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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