Data Management Research Specialist

Recruiter: suvarna.naik@accenture.com "This role is part of the Accenture Research Data Strategy & Data Management team, which leads Accenture's enterprise-wide third-party data strategy, governance, and optimization efforts of Accenture's third-party data ecosystem. The team connects business priorities, enterprise assets, and external data investments to maximize value, ensure compliance, and drive innovation. The Data Management Research Specialist will support Accenture Research Data Strategy & Data Management Manager on Third-Party Data Purchase Management. The Research Specialist will lead and influence cross-functional initiatives by collaborating with procurement, legal, vendor, and business teams to ensure compliance, streamline processes, and deliver actionable insights. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder & vendor management Support collaboration between business, procurement, legal, and vendor teams by facilitating communications, tracking actions, and ensuring timely follow-up on deliverables. Procurement & Contract Administration Assist with procurement processes, approval workflows, purchase order tracking, and vendor onboarding activities while ensuring adherence to organizational policies. Reporting & Process Improvement Prepare recurring reports, usage analytics, leadership summaries, and process documentation while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and data quality. Financial & Operational Support Support budget tracking, invoice management, accrual planning, and reporting activities by maintaining accurate records and providing operational insights. Governance, Compliance & Risk Tracking Help monitor contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and governance processes, escalating risks or issues as needed to support informed decision-making. Key Skills: Analytical skills with high attention to detail Experience in reporting and dashboards creation (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) Proven track record of stakeholder and vendor management skills Strong project management skills Experience with Source-to Pay (S2P) process management Comfortable using Generative AI tools to enhance efficiency and value creation. Strong communication skills and good interpersonal skills Strong professional qualities: client focus, decisiveness, integrity, ability to work with challenging goals and deadlines. Ability to work in global and multi-cultural environment Basic financial analysis and data lifecycle management will be a plus Additional Information Reports to: Data Strategy & Management Manager Location: Hyderabad, India Preferred start date: As soon as possible " Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, analytics, technology, engineering or a related discipline. A PG degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics is mandatory   Work Experience: 3-6 years of business experience in project management, vendor management, and payment processing. Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.