Key Skills

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join Accenture’s Contract Management team in Amsterdam. This role goes beyond negotiating and signing contracts. You’ll stay closely involved after signature, supporting major client accounts throughout the delivery lifecycle and helping the business successfully deliver what was agreed. You’ll work at the intersection of contracts, commercial management, risk and client delivery, building long-term relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders. What you’ll do Manage contracts throughout the post-signature delivery lifecycle Advise account and delivery teams on contractual obligations and risks Manage contract changes, amendments and change requests Support contract governance, risk mitigation and escalations Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, procurement and vendor management teams Support pre-signature activities when required What makes the opportunity interesting? 🌍 Work on large and complex client accounts in a global technology environment 🤝 Become a long-term partner to account leadership and client stakeholders ⚖️ Combine contract, commercial and risk management rather than focusing purely on legal negotiations 💻 Gain exposure to complex technology and IT services contracts 📈 Opportunity to work across different clients, industries and potentially the wider Benelux/Nordics region What we’re looking for ✅ Strong post-signature contract management and delivery lifecycle experience ✅ Experience in a technology / IT services environment ✅ 5+ years of relevant experience ✅ Experience supporting large or complex client contracts ✅ Legal or commercial contracting background is an advantage ✅ Dutch language skills and English

Core Responsibilities

Manage contracts throughout the post-signature delivery lifecycle, advising account and delivery teams on obligations and risks while handling changes, governance, mitigation, and escalations. Build relationships with client stakeholders and internal teams, and support pre-signature activities when needed.

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of relevant experience, strong post-signature contract management and delivery lifecycle experience, and experience in a technology or IT services environment. Experience with large or complex client contracts is required; a legal or commercial contracting background is an advantage, along with Dutch and English language skills.