Principal - Technology Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions

Title: Principal – Technology Strategy & M&A (Resources / CMT)

Location: Sydney or Melbourne

Shape the future of technology strategy at the intersection of transformation and M&A

At Accenture, we help organisations reinvent themselves through technology. As a Principal in Technology Strategy, you will lead complex, high-value engagements at the forefront of digital transformation and M&A—working directly with C-suite executives to shape technology agendas that drive real enterprise value.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, business-critical environments and is passionate about combining strategy, technology, and industry insight to unlock growth.

What you’ll do

Lead technology strategy and M&A transformation

• Define end-to-end technology and digital strategies, including roadmaps, operating models, and transformation agendas
• Advise clients on technology in M&A: pre-deal diligence, integrations, separations, and carve-outs
• Shape target-state architectures, technology cost and productivity strategies, and investment priorities
• Embed emerging technologies, including AI and data, into transformation outcomes

Bring industry expertise to life

• Leverage industry insight across Resources (energy, utilities, chemicals, natural resources) or Communications, Media & Technology (CMT)
• Apply industry trends and evolving market dynamics into practical, differentiated technology solutions

Partner with senior clients

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, guiding critical technology and investment decisions
• Lead complex engagements as a trusted advisor and deliver measurable outcomes

Drive growth and thought leadership

• Originate and shape new opportunities in partnership with Accenture’s sales teams
• Develop go-to-market strategies and build long-term client relationships
• Contribute to thought leadership, publishing white paper insights on technology disruption and M&A

Lead and grow high-performing teams

• Mentor and develop consultants, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture

What we’re looking for

Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in technology strategy and M&A
• Proven background in consulting or advisory environments, engaging at executive level
• Experience in Resources or CMT industries (other relevant sectors also considered)

Functional expertise

• Technology strategy in M&A, IT operating models, and tech cost optimisation
• Technology considerations across the M&A lifecycle
• Deep exposure to data, AI or digital transformation programs, and ability to work with new frontier models

Leadership and impact

• Track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial mindset with experience in business development and deal shaping
• Proven ability to develop and contribute to thought leadership, including published white papers and industry insights

Qualifications

• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred
• Certifications in cloud, AI, or program management advantageous

What sets you apart

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
• Deep understanding of industry dynamics and technology ecosystems
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Authentic leadership style with a commitment to inclusion and team development

Why Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps organisations build their digital core, optimise operations, accelerate growth, and create value at scale. We combine deep industry expertise with leadership in cloud, data and AI to drive reinvention for our clients.

You’ll be part of a global network of experts, working on some of the most complex and exciting transformations across industries.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity

At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to removing barriers across the recruitment process.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please let us know.

Your career, your way

We offer flexible working, career development opportunities, and access to a global ecosystem of leading technologies and clients—so you can build a career that aligns with your ambitions.

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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