Strategy Consultant – Software & Platforms

THE WORK: Join our Strategy practice as part of Industry Strategy – Software & Platforms team and play a key role in shaping the future of leading organizations. Partner with global software and platform clients to design and implement strategic initiatives across product growth, operations, and platform services. Support end-to-end business reinvention projects, identifying opportunities to streamline operations, optimize costs, and transform client operating models. Develop and apply your understanding of software industry trends, translating what is happening in the market into relevant implications for client engagements Help clients identify, assess, and implement AI-driven solutions (including agentic workflows and automated reporting) to optimize internal business processes and increase productivity. Support advisory projects focused on digital marketplaces, trust & safety operations, product-led growth, or go-to-market (GTM) strategy. Lead workstreams on complex projects from initial diagnostic through to strategic design and implementation roadmap planning. Contribute to the creation of client proposals, offering documents, points of view (POVs), and other strategic materials. Develop trusted relationships with clients by delivering value, sharing industry expertise, and identifying opportunities for additional business impact. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, economics, engineering, or a related field.  4+ years of professional experience within: - Strategy consulting environment (e.g. strategy consulting firm or in-house strategy unit) and/ or - Software & platforms companies (e.g. SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and social media platforms) AI & Digital fluency: Hands-on experience or familiarity with Generative AI tools, data modeling, prompt engineering, or agentic workflows. Ability to connect industry trends to client challenges and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions Platform Industry Knowledge: General familiarity with the software-as-a-service (SaaS) landscape, digital marketplaces, or platform operations Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, transform, and interpret complex data to derive strategic insights and tackle business problems effectively. Communication & Workshop Facilitation: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to facilitate client workshops, interviews, and group discussions. Client Engagement & Influence: Ability to operate in ambiguous environments, bringing structure and clear thinking to support stakeholder alignment; experience working with senior client teams to understand problems, co-create solutions, and support cross-functional change Awareness of partner and developer ecosystem dynamics, and how co-sell, marketplace, and ecosystem strategies are changing how software businesses grow and distribute Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English is required; additionally, German, French, Spanish, or another European language is a strong asset. Mobility: Willingness and ability to work at client locations across Europe and other locations for short or long-term travel as required by project needs.

Employment contract. A flexible working model - mostly remote, but with opportunities to collaborate directly with clients across Europe. Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach. A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e-learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co-financing courses, and certification).   Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations. Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares. Paid employee referral program Company car