We are:
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You Are:
The Americas Partner Development Director (PDD) who is responsible for managing the partnership between Accenture and Oracle regionally.
The Work:
Manage aspects of the Oracle partnership for the region, including Partner Program KPIs, governance, communications and escalations
Develop expertise in Oracle's products and offerings, the differentiating value they provide to clients, and how they complement Accenture's own platform and delivery capabilities
Combine Oracle technology and Accenture services to incubate BG priorities, frame unique value propositions, and enable selling at scale across the Business Group
Activate Regional events, and support the compilation of external analyst reports
Build and manage the strategic relationship between regional Oracle Alliance teams and Accenture BG, Sales and Client teams
Ensure alignment on strategic objectives focused on Accenture priorities
Drive communications within the region for strategic wins, joint priorities, sales enablement sessions, awards and accolades, etc
Incubate and Enable Strategic Business Group Priorities
Help originate and close priority deals with Accenture sales and account teams and clients, leveraging relationships with Oracle
Develop and drive enablement for joint strategic Business Group priorities, bundling Oracle platform / technology with Accenture services capabilities, engaging across Accenture organizations as needed
Partner with Oracle to frame the value proposition and strategic differentiation
Define the process to mindshare and bring enablement materials in front of potential clients, client teams, industry leads and market leads to drive demand and origination
Understand the commercial and contract structure, engaging across teams as needed (Legal, Procurement, Ecosystem, etc.)
Provide feedback to Oracle, sharing insights and reactions for continuous improvements and alignment to client needs
Facilitate enablement sessions with appropriate teams (BG, Sales, Solutioning, Delivery, GTM, Oracle, Client Groups, Markets, etc.)
Activate Partnership Events and External Analyst Reports
Support AOLC, SKO, Oracle AI World and Knowledge planning and execution, including BG priority alignment, regional attendance, Oracle + client meetings, etc.
Facilitate content submission for priority Analyst reports (PAC Radar, Everest, etc.)
Support In-Region World Forums, Regional Summits, Executive Dinners, Industry Events, EBCs as prioritized by Market Lead
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will 15%.
Here's what you need:
Minimum of 7 years in Oracle partnership management, Oracle alliances, Oracle marketing, or Oracle sales.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Oracle technology consulting, solution delivery, or enterprise IT leadership.
Minimum of 6 years of strong understanding of business strategy and digital transformation, with the ability to align technology solutions to transformation strategy and business outcomes.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, including pre-sales support, proposal development, and client relationship growth.
Minimum of 7 years strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and grow high-performing teams.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience
Bonus points if:
You experience with other Oracle platforms and tools.
You have knowledge of data integration techniques and technologies (e.g., APIs, ETL).
You have a certification in Oracle or related technologies.
You have experience in agile project management methodologies.
You have the ability to articulate the solution and value proposition effectively to clients.
You have strong understanding of business processes and how the solution will bring value to the client's operations.
You have exceptional problem-solving capabilities and ability to develop practical, efficient solutions to complex issues.
You have strong client engagement and relationship-building skills.
You understand market trends and client expectations.
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to present the design and understand business requirements.
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $302,400
Cleveland $122,700 to $241,900
Colorado $132,500 to $261,300
District of Columbia $141,100 to $278,200
Illinois $122,700 to $261,300
Maryland $132,500 to $261,300
Massachusetts $132,500 to $278,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $261,300
New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $302,400
Washington $141,100 to $278,200
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