BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION GRADUATE PROGRAMME 2022

At Accenture, we reinvent how every job is done, across every industry. We solve our 4,000+ clients’ toughest challenges through disruptive technology and innovation. Simply put - we improve the way the world works and lives. We have alliances with many lots of the large multinational technology companies, so you could be working on implementing solutions for our clients using any of the following technologies: Google Products, Amazon (AWS), SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, salesforce.com and many more. 

We’re serious when we say every day is different at Accenture. You get to work across a diverse range of projects, clients and industries to help improve the way the world works and lives. You will build a portfolio career where you consistently learn, grow and stay ahead of the game. Some specific examples of projects our Business and Technology Integration Analysts can be found on our website.  

As a key member of the Accenture Technology team, you’ll: 

-Research and understand client requirements, formulate a plan of action and work with a range of onshore and offshore delivery teams to deliver the end solution. 

- Work with a client team to deliver technology-enabled business transformation, this may include designing, building, testing and supporting our clients' technology solutions. 

- Work in close contact with the client at every stage. This role will make the most of your ability to understand complex technologies while handling third party suppliers, timelines and expectations. 

Many of our Analysts are based in our clients' offices, primarily in Dublin, but can be elsewhere across Ireland or Europe. There are also opportunities to travel further afield for training or client work. Therefore, flexibility is key.

REQUIRED SKILLSET

The ideal candidate will have: 

·        An ability to obtain and analyze information and solve problems 

·        Strong teamwork skills 

·        Effective communications skills, for example: 

·        listen to, and accurately capture others’ ideas, feedback and concerns 

·        articulate ideas in a clear and engaging manner 

·        Ability to adapt and learn in a continuously changing environment 

·        An eagerness to learn, and willingness to use that curiosity to solve Technology problems 

·        Strong problem-solving skills; break complex problems into parts and propose creative solutions 

·        Effective communications skills, for example: 

·        listen to, and accurately capture others’ ideas, feedback and concerns 

·        Articulate ideas in a clear and engaging manner 

·        Availability to work on different projects in different locations

·        A minimum 2:2 degree obtained or expected 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Training & Development 

Accenture Technology offers exceptional development and career progression opportunities. Our Technology Analyst Group travels to one of our International Technology Centres (usually held in India but will now be virtual) for two weeks of training. This is followed by around ~2 weeks of specialised training back in Ireland, where you will start working towards relevant certification and learn the skills you need to be successful for your project role. For example: 

·        Project Management 

·        Accenture Technology Delivery Methods (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)

·        Business Analysis 

·        Testing 

We encourage and facilitate our graduate employees to consistently develop their skills through frequent training sessions and our extensive learning on-demand platform. 

 Career Progression 

Within our fast-growing Technology Analyst Group, we aim to help each individual progress at the right pace for them. Every Analyst will have their own career counsellor. Your career counsellor will be a more senior colleague within Technology who will help you plan your career, training, and professional development, and work with you to ensure you are promoted when you are ready. Promotions are determined based on by your individual performance and the business needs/demand, and as you progress through your career you’ll be rewarded appropriately. For example, we aspire to promote Tech Analysts to Senior Analysts within 1 - 2 years*; and promote to Consultant within 3 years* of joining. 

*Please note that promotions are not guaranteed and are based on individual performance and business demand.

Rewards & Benefits 

Accenture offers an attractive rewards package, in addition to your starting salary of €35,000, which includes: 

·        Paid overtime 

·        Generous annual leave allowance and 2 volunteer days 

·        External studies support and study leave 

·        Private healthcare 

·        Employee Share Purchase Plan: Accenture shares at a discount of up to 15% 

·        Pension from day one, matching contributions between 5 - 15% of your salary, depending on your age 

·        And more, which will be communicated to you when you receive your offer 

DOES THIS APPEAL TO YOU? IF SO, WE WISH TO HEAR FROM YOU.    

Please also note that Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions — underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network — Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 505,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com.