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<div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Consulting Manager, Energy Transition</h1><ul><li>
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 </li><li>Business Management
 </li><li>319146
</li></ul></div><div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description 
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<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About The Role:</h1>
Grade Level (for internal use):
11
Note: No sponsorship will be offered to candidates in Saudi Arabia, or the UAE.
The Team:
The EMEA Energy Transition Consulting Team is a trusted advisor to leading companies in the traditional and new energy sectors, investors, and governments. Our work includes energy transition strategy development, transaction due diligence, emissions reduction roadmaps, supply chain assessments, and ESG/Energy policy advisory.
As part of this dynamic team, you will work alongside consultants and subject matter experts from diverse backgrounds. The fast-paced, varied nature of our projects provides the opportunity to develop a wide skill set while engaging with senior industry leaders and policymakers across the Middle East and beyond.
Responsibilities and Impact:<ul><li>
Lead and oversee consulting project delivery, defining approach, frameworks, data, and analysis to drive impactful outcomes.</li><li>
Guide and mentor consultants, ensuring high-quality analysis and insight generation using advanced data analytics tools.</li><li>
Deliver findings through written reports, client presentations, and strategic discussions, including leading client meetings and report presentations.</li><li>
Support business development efforts by leading proposal preparation, pitch deck creation, and participating in client engagement and scoping meetings.</li><li>
Leverage industry expertise and professional networks to develop thought leadership on key energy transition topics and trends.</li></ul>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable):<ul><li>
Proven management consulting experience from a reputable consulting firm, including end-to-end project delivery, client presentations, and development of deliverables (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).</li><li>
At least 3-5 years of experience in the energy transition sector, including the energy value chain, critical minerals, renewable power, emissions reduction, and environmental management.</li><li>
At least 8 years of professional experience spanning consulting, industry, or finance roles with demonstrated commercial analysis, financial modeling, research/benchmarking, and M&amp;A-related skills integrated into consulting delivery.</li><li>
Experience in the Middle East and GCC energy landscape is highly favorable.</li><li>
Minimum of a BSc in Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Process preferred); post-graduate degree in finance, economics, or business is a plus.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are advantageous.</li></ul>
About S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights 
At S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We&rsquo;re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights&rsquo; coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&amp;P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&amp;P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&amp;P Global is the world&rsquo;s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world&rsquo;s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. 
 
For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.
What&rsquo;s In It For You?
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology&ndash;the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. 
 
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&amp;P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence&reg;, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress. 
Our People:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide&mdash;so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. 
 
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We&rsquo;re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We&rsquo;re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values: 
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership 
At S&amp;P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals. 
 
Benefits:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That&rsquo;s why we provide everything you&mdash;and your career&mdash;need to thrive at S&amp;P Global. 
 
Our benefits include:<ul><li>
Health &amp; Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.</li><li>
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.</li><li>
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.</li><li>
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.</li><li>
Family Friendly Perks: It&rsquo;s not just about you. S&amp;P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.</li><li>
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards&mdash;small perks can make a big difference.</li></ul>
For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries
Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&amp;P Global:
At S&amp;P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
S&amp;P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.</div><div> 
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. 
 
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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) 
 
Job ID: 319146 
Posted On: 2025-08-14 
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</div></div></div>

Consulting Manager, Energy Transition

Accenture

<div>About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world&rsquo;s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services&mdash;creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 800,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world&rsquo;s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology, in particular in AI and Gen AI, with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy &amp; Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360&deg; value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360&deg; value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting
In today&rsquo;s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That&rsquo;s where Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, Gen AI and Agentic architects, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client&rsquo;s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.
As a Manager within CFO and Enterprise Value, you will be:<ul><li>
Supporting our clients to achieve their strategic and operational goals, by introducing efficient ways of working and enhancing processes and refining operating models.</li><li>
Employing your judgment to address complex and ambiguous client business challenges applying rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques (business case); making decisions with little management oversight</li><li>
Facilitating design thinking workshops, showcasing agile design to the client, co-developing and securing design decisions and innovative solutions in an agile manner</li><li>
Cultivating strong relationship with clients during engagements, ensuring business requirements and expectations are met and/or exceeded</li><li>
Contributing to business development activities including identifying opportunities, developing and presenting proposals</li><li>
Supporting development of CFO&amp;EV practice/ community capabilities, such as developing offerings, assets, and relevant thought leadership, and engaging with the wider CFO&amp;EV and other teams across Accenture</li><li>
Leading and inspiring high-performing multidisciplinary teams, by setting an example, actively mentoring team members and contributing to performance management</li><li>
Continuously learning new skills and enhancing your skill set to be able to contribute the growth of CFO&amp;EV as well as wider Accenture organization</li></ul>
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<div>What skills &amp; experience are we looking for?<ul><li>
6+ years of experience in consulting</li><li>
Arabic speaker is preferred</li><li>
Deep level of knowledge of business processes in the F&amp;A, and how those processes are enabled by the ERP</li><li>
Expertise in financial consolidation, financial planning and budgeting is a benefit</li><li>
Deep functional knowledge of the key features of the major ERP (SAP/ Oracle) and hands on experience (functional expertise)</li><li>
Good expertise in process digitization (RPA, ML, process mining), with experience on the ground with some of the cutting-edge tool</li><li>
Solid Experience in delivering transformation initiatives in F&amp;A areas (value case shaping, including solid knowledge of the finance value tree, identification of the value drivers and preparation of the business case and roadmap; process reengineering and digitalization to develop the Finance Organization of the Future)</li><li>
Proven experience in interacting with senior management levels at a client and/or within Accenture, which involves negotiating or influencing on significant matters</li><li>
Maintains an understanding of finance and operating model trends and advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, ERP, automation, analytics, and the CFO ecosystem. Manage teams of diverse backgrounds, skill sets and technical functional knowledge</li><li>
Experience in leading small/medium size teams</li><li>
Ability and willingness in interacting across the Service Groups (e.g. Technology for system implementation)</li><li>
Experience in design thinking/agile project delivery methods</li><li>
Professional Finance or Accounting Qualification (e.g. ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with 1st time passes desirable and/or MBA is preferred</li><li>
Highly credible with the ability to engage broadly with all levels of management, on personal and professional attributes</li><li>
Strong analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, the ability to quickly absorb information, conceptual and creative problem-solving excellence</li><li>
Extremely strong collaboration, planning, influencing, prioritization and time management skills</li><li>
Driven enjoys a challenge, proven ability to adapt and remove obstacles to achieve results, determination, and optimism</li><li>
Experience supporting the management of a sales pipeline and supporting the bid / proposal process, contributing to business development activities including identifying opportunities, developing and presenting proposals with related financials</li><li>
Flexibility to accommodate client travel requirements</li><li>
Preferred industry knowledge and experience: Public Sector, Utilities, Energy, Travel and Health</li></ul>
Why join us?
<ul><li>We offer a transparent, fast paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues</li><li>
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools</li><li>
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards</li><li>
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends</li><li>
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live</li></ul> 
Next Steps
If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.
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Strategy & Consulting - CFO&EV - Platform Led Transformations Manager

<div>
 
 
 Sia
 
 is a next-generation management consulting firm and a pioneer of Consulting 4.0. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value across more than 30 sectors and services.
 
 
 
 
 
 Sia
 
 's mission is to craft state-of-the-art narratives for transformation and innovation and to deploy these at scale. Our goal is to drive transformations that generate a positive impact. With a global presence of 51 offices worldwide and leveraging the expertise of 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we optimize client projects globally. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.
 
 
 
 
 In the Middle East, we provide expert Consulting services in Strategy, Growth &amp; Innovation, and Business Transformation, across a broad spectrum of high-stakes strategic topics for our clients with a distinguished history of achievements and expertise. Propelled by our Partners and international teams, we are proud to play a crucial role in advancing visions in both the public and private sectors. In addition to these services, through the Sia Institute, we offer comprehensive training programs and workshops, meticulously tailored to meet the regional needs.
 
 
 
 
 
 Why join the Sia Village?
 
 
 
 
 
 Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care &amp; Support | Employee Wellbeing
 
 
 
 
 These are the six core values that guide all our actions. As an expression of our values, our Sia Village concept describes our commitment to fostering a sense of community within and among our offices. We believe that knowledge sharing is the key, not only to innovation, but to the growth and development of our people.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 Sia Middle East
 
 is looking for bright and driven
 
 Manager
 
 with a solid background in the
 
 utilities sector
 
 , strong problem-solving capabilities, and a passion for delivering real impact through management consulting. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing consulting firm and work on strategic transformation projects with leading utility companies in the region.
 
 
 
 
 We are particularly interested in professionals who have demonstrated success in utility operations, strategy, or transformation projects and are now ready to take their consulting career to the next level.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 As a
 
 Manager
 
 , you will:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead Strategic Projects:
 
 Oversee complex consulting engagements across the utilities sector, including strategy, digital transformation, operational excellence, regulatory advisory, and sustainability initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Client Relationship Management:
 
 Serve as the primary point of contact for senior clients, building trusted relationships with executives and stakeholders across public and private sector utility organizations
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Project Delivery &amp; Team Leadership:
 
 Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, ensure high-quality deliverables, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior consultants
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Business Development:
 
 Contribute to the growth of the firm through opportunity identification, proposal development, and thought leadership in the utilities domain
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Market Insight &amp; Innovation:
 
 Stay ahead of industry trends (e.g., energy transition, smart grids, water conservation, ESG compliance) and bring forward innovative solutions tailored to regional challenges
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of
 
 10 years of experience in the utilities sector
 
 , including 3&ndash;5 years in a consulting or strategic advisory role
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of utility operations, regulations, and sector transformation trends in the Middle East
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and lead client engagements
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluent in English and Arabic is a MUST
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with government stakeholders, regulators, or national utility companies is preferred
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 Joining
 
 Sia
 
 means integrating into a globally recognized firm that fosters personal growth through our unique Sia Village concept, which promotes a community-driven culture reinforced by values of Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Teamwork, Care &amp; Support, and Employee Wellbeing, ensuring a fulfilling career path.
 
 
 
 
 What a career at Sia offer you?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive compensation: an competitive salary and benefits package, benchmarked against the market to ensure the most competitive offers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Entrepreneurial spirit: Join us on an entrepreneurial journey that not only fosters innovation but also empowers you to drive your own success. Dive into a culture where your ideas shape the future.
 </li>
 <li>
 Tailored career advocacy program: Receive dedicated support designed to help you achieve your professional aspirations. Our program pairs you with mentors who provide actionable feedback, ensuring continuous progress and success in your career path.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continuous growth: Engage with ongoing opportunities for learning and development, particularly in new and emerging topics. Stay ahead of the curve by continually advancing your knowledge and skills.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Commitment to Diversity
 
 
 
 
 At
 
 Sia
 
 , we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact.
 
 
 
 
 We are guided by the pursuit of understanding and take pride in being able to provide meaningful solutions to our clients&rsquo; unique challenges. We bring our whole selves to work and strive to listen, observe, understand and be understood.
 
 
 
 
 To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.
 
 
 
 
 Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.
 
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[KSA] Associate Manager/ Manager - Utility

Mastercard

<div>Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we&rsquo;re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Senior Managing Consultant, Services Business Development
Overview 
The Services Business Development team is a key differentiator for Mastercard, providing the cutting-edge services that help our customers grow. Focused on thinking big and scaling fast around the globe, this agile team is responsible for end-to-end solutions for a diverse global customer base. Centered on data-driven technologies and innovation, these services include payments-focused consulting, loyalty and marketing programs, Test &amp; Learn experimentation, and data-driven information and risk management services. Client verticals include Financial Institutions, Retail &amp; Commerce and Digital Partners, Governments, and many others. 
 
Role 
Senior Managing Consultant role responsible for driving revenue for Saudi Arabia business. Partner with large team who works with Mastercard account teams and clients, and who helps ensure effective delivery of all engagements across the markets. 
 
<ul><li>Responsible for developing and delivering our in-region sales strategy and directing all business development for with direct revenue responsibility</li><li>Deliver against aggressive sales goals</li><li>Act as a Player-Coach with expectation to travel extensively to help selling process and coach team</li><li>Be capable of developing and maintaining relationships with customers at the most senior levels</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills, should be a compelling presenter to senior client audiences and able to influence large deals</li><li>Excellent problem solving and analytics skills and should be able to go head-to-head and influence internal stakeholders and customers alike with fact-based thinking</li><li>Will serve as the face of Mastercard Services to senior level client stakeholders, including c-suite</li><li>Will partner with leadership to develop a plan for Services to support their strategic imperatives</li><li>Facilitate the implementation of strategies and action plans which, in turn, will act as a link between customer needs and Mastercard resources</li><li>Build, recruit, manage, develop, and coach a team responsible for each different customer&rsquo;s business opportunities to increase revenue, share and volume</li><li>Partner closely with all product teams to ensure customer needs and product innovations align with development road maps</li><li>Partner closely with Advisors &amp; Consulting Services and Finance teams to drive and actively track delivery and revenue</li><li>Translate objectives into key hypotheses and structure work for large/complex projects or ill-defined problems</li></ul> 
All About You 
<ul><li>Deep understanding of the suite of Mastercard Advisors value propositions with a thoughtful approach to executing against a defined territory</li><li>Strong commercial drive with ability to build and monetize senior client relationships based on empathy, thought leadership and subject matter expertise</li><li>Preferably strong consulting and / or data driven solution selling background</li><li>Strong networker across relevant stakeholder base with the ability to listen, build common ground and influence to effectively advance business opportunities and generate revenues</li><li>Proven track record of progressively complex sales and strategic account management experience within the financial services sector; payments industry experience is preferred</li><li>Demonstrated successful account management experience</li><li>Revenue management and P&amp;L experience</li><li>Successful conflict resolution experience</li><li>Goal-setting abilities, along with strategic planning and succession planning experience</li><li>Top-level sales skills (internally and externally) combined with strong negotiation capabilities required for large deals</li></ul>
Corporate Security Responsibility 
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:<ul><li>
Abide by Mastercard&rsquo;s security policies and practices;</li><li>
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;</li><li>
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and</li><li>
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard&rsquo;s guidelines.</li></ul></div>

Senior Managing Consultant, Services Business Development

Cognizant Technology Solutions

<div>Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 340,000 employees as of January 2025. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&amp;P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Cognizant Consulting
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
Description:
The Release Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the release of changes, enhancements, and updates to existing systems and applications (SAP, Maximo, service now, Appian, integration platform..etc). This role ensures that all releases are delivered smoothly on time, and with minimal disruption to business operations, while maintaining compliance with change management processes and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Manage the end-to-end release process from planning through deployment.</li><li>
Coordinate release plans with project teams, system owners, business units, and vendors.</li><li>
Ensure successful execution of release activities including pre-release reviews, go/no-go decisions, and post-release validation.</li><li>
Identify potential risks associated with releases and develop mitigation plans.</li><li>
Oversee deployment activities, including staging, testing, production rollout, and rollback plans when required.</li><li>
Act as the primary point of contact for release-related communications.</li><li>
Facilitate release meetings and communicate release status, risks, and impacts to stakeholders</li><li>
Coordinate with internal teams (IT operations, cybersecurity, vendors, business units) for smooth delivery of releases.</li><li>
Ensure releases meet quality standards and business requirements before deployment.</li><li>
Monitor the performance of release activities across the full release lifecycle (planning, development, testing, deployment).</li><li>
Conduct post-release reviews and implement lessons learned to improve future release processes.</li><li>
Develop and improve release policies, processes, and templates and continuously refine release policies, processes, templates, and automation tools to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.</li><li>
Define, measure, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for the release process, that include but limited to:<ul><li>
Number of releases per period (weekly/monthly/quarterly).</li><li>
Release success rate and failure rate.</li><li>
Average lead time per release phase (planning, development, QA/testing, deployment).</li><li>
Percentage of delayed releases and reasons for delays (e.g., planning, development, QA bottlenecks).</li><li>
Rollback frequency and causes.</li><li>
Change-related incidents post-release</li></ul></li><li>
Analyse release performance data to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement across the release phases.</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement by implementing corrective actions and process enhancements based on KPI results and feedback.</li></ul>
Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in software engineering , information technology, or related field is a minimum</li><li>
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and release processes.</li><li>
Experience with SAP systems, enterprise applications, and system integrations.</li><li>
Familiarity with release/change management systems such as Jira.</li><li>
Scrum Master certificate is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Release Manager, Consulting

<div>About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world&rsquo;s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services&mdash;creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 800,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world&rsquo;s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology in general and in particular in AI and Gen AI with unmatched industry experience and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy &amp; Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360&deg; value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360&deg; value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting
In today&rsquo;s world, business leaders want to rapidly and confidently reinvent to increase resilience, mitigate risk, and grow with sustainable value. That&rsquo;s where Accenture Strategy &amp; Consulting comes in. We bring together strategic visionaries, industry experts, practitioners from across every enterprise function, business intelligence professionals, change specialists, data and AI authorities, Gen AI and Agentic architects, and many other specialized skills to co-create each client&rsquo;s unique path to reinvention. You will be a trusted partner to business leaders, working with a diverse team of experts to deliver successful tech-enabled transformation and new kinds of value for your clients.
Role Overview
As a Manager in Risk &amp; Compliance Consulting, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering client solutions across operational risk, compliance, and resilience domains. With 6&ndash;10 years of experience, you will lead workstreams, manage teams, and contribute to the development of risk strategies, operating models, and technology implementations. You will be expected to combine deep subject matter expertise with practical delivery experience and a strong understanding of how digital tools and emerging technologies can enhance risk management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Delivery of Risk &amp; Compliance Engagements<ul><li>
Lead the planning and execution of consulting projects across operational risk (e.g., RCSA, risk appetite, KRI frameworks), compliance transformation, and operational resilience (e.g., scenario testing, impact tolerance).</li><li>
Translate regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Basel II/III, data privacy laws, AML/CFT) into actionable implementation plans for clients.</li><li>
Coordinate across business, risk, compliance, IT, and internal audit to align on deliverables and expectations.</li></ul>
2. Risk Technology Implementation &amp; Enablement<ul><li>
Design and implement risk and compliance solutions leveraging GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream), dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and data analytics solutions.</li><li>
Define business requirements, assess current maturity, and support the configuration of platforms to align with client operating models.</li><li>
Collaborate with tech teams to ensure integration, data quality, and effective reporting.</li></ul>
3. AI-Enabled Use Cases and Innovation<ul><li>
Support the identification and development of AI use cases in areas such as compliance monitoring, internal controls testing, and risk event prediction.</li><li>
Help clients assess opportunities and risks in applying AI to risk functions, and establish governance controls for responsible use.</li><li>
Participate in proof-of-concepts or pilots using generative AI or machine learning tools for risk process optimization.</li></ul>
4. Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Project Management<ul><li>
Act as day-to-day client lead for specific workstreams or modules, ensuring high-quality delivery.</li><li>
Prepare and deliver presentations, risk reports, and dashboards to senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Manage project risks, resourcing, timelines, and budgets.</li></ul>
5. Team Leadership &amp; Practice Support<ul><li>
Manage and mentor junior consultants and analysts, providing feedback and supporting their development.</li><li>
Contribute to knowledge creation, internal training, and methodology development within the risk and compliance practice.</li><li>
Support proposal development and business development efforts as a subject matter contributor.</li></ul>
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<div>Qualifications and Experience<ul><li>
Experience: 6&ndash;10 years in risk, compliance, or resilience consulting.</li><li>
Education: Degree in Management, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications or certifications (e.g., FRM, CAMS, CRISC) are a plus.</li><li>
Technical Skills:<ul><li>
Strong working knowledge of operational risk, regulatory compliance, or operational resilience frameworks</li><li>
Proficiency with GRC tools and dashboarding/analytics tools</li><li>
Familiarity with data governance, model risk, or AI/ML in risk contexts is desirable</li><li>
Solid project management and stakeholder communication capabilities</li></ul></li><li>
Arabic language is a plus</li></ul>
Key Attributes<ul><li>
Curious, adaptable, and tech-savvy with a drive to innovate in risk management</li><li>
Able to lead delivery independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams</li><li>
Client-focused with strong communication and consulting skills</li><li>
Excited to grow into a leadership role within a high-performing, global consulting team</li></ul>
Why join us?
<ul><li>We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues</li><li>
You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools</li><li>
Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards</li><li>
You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends</li><li>
You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live</li></ul>
Next Steps
If this sounds like the ideal role, career, and company for you, click below to apply.
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Strategy & Consulting - CFO&EV - Manager - Risk & Compliance Consulting

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 The opportunity
 
 
 
 As new markets open up and technology advances at a dramatic pace, the world of supply chain and operations is becoming increasingly complex. At the same time, clients understand just how vital effective, sustainable operational management is to their global success. We are currently aiming to recruit an Assistant Manager to join our team.
 
 
 As a Procurement professional, you&rsquo;ll use your analytical insight to drive our clients&rsquo; global business performance. Working as part of a high-performing team, you&rsquo;ll deliver exceptional client service and help leading organizations improve their procurement and sourcing performance.
 
 
 Our Supply Chain &amp; Operations &ndash; Procurement team members provide insights into Procurement transformation covering:
 
 
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 Spend Management &ndash; cost optimization, category management, strategic sourcing.
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 Procurement Operating Model Transformation
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 Procurement Digitalization
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 Procurement Operations
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 ESG
 
 
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 Your Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Drawing on your knowledge and experience, you&rsquo;ll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives.
 
 
 
 Skills And Attributes For Success
 
 
 
 
 To qualify for the role, you must have:
 
 
 
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 Strong Procurement projects background in industry or consulting
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 3 to 5 years&rsquo; experience at a tier 1 consultancy
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 Outstanding academic record to at least Batchelor degree level
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 Experience and Passion for one of Digital solutions and trends, operating model development, third-party spend management, ESG, or leading supply chain solutions!
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 Excellent communications skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills.
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 Entrepreneurial flare and the ability to identify business opportunities and cross sell different services and/or products
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 Arabic speaking and reading are an advantage but not essential.
 
 
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 Ideally, you&rsquo;ll also have:
 
 
 
 An analytical mindset
 
 
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 A change mindset
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 A continuous learning mindset
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 A teaming mindset
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 The ability to travel across the region
 
 
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 What We Look For
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re interested in professionals with a deep understanding in Procurement change, across Sectors. You&rsquo;ll need to be comfortable handling several responsibilities at once, often with shifting priorities. It&rsquo;s a highly collaborative environment, where you&rsquo;ll be building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels &ndash; so you&rsquo;ll also need to be genuinely engaging, with interests and contacts in communities outside of your work life.
 
 
 
 What Working At EY Offers
 
 
 
 We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to the business. We also offer:
 
 
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 Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
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 Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
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 The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that&rsquo;s right for you
 
 
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 About EY
 
 
 
 EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
 
 
 Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
 
 
 Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
 
 
 
 If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
 
 
 
 
 Build your legacy with us.
 
 
 
 
 Apply now.
 
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