Associate Manager - Pricing Optimization

Pricing Optimization Associate Manager

Skill required: Configure Price Quote - Pricing & Profitability Optimization
Designation: Pricing Optimization Associate Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:8 to 12 years
About Accenture
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What would you do? The pricing process tool owner (Mid Level) is responsible for managing and continuously improving global Sales Operations processes across regions. This role combines process ownership, operational excellence, and strong project management capabilities to drive standardization, automation, compliance, and measurable business outcomes. The tool owner will work closely with senior stakeholders, regional teams, Legal and technology partners to deliver transformation initiatives effectively. Role Title: Business Analyst (Pricing and tools) – Sales Operations Function: Sales Operations Business Analyst Experience • 8–12 years of overall experience • 5+ years in Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Process & tool Transformation • Experience preferably within a GBS or BPO environment
What are we looking for? Domain Expertise (Required) • Sales Operations • Sales Enablement • Pricing & Rebate Management and/or • Partner Operations and Partner Enablement ________________________________________ Key Skills & Competencies Process & Transformation • Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence frameworks • Proven exposure to global process standardization and transformation initiatives • Good understanding of automation technologies and digital process enablement Project Management • Hands on experience managing cross functional projects or programs • Strong planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills • Ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel and deliver measurable outcomes Leadership & Communication • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across global teams • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts simply • Analytical mindset with strong problem solving and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt / Black Belt) • Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent – preferred but not mandatory) • Experience working with senior stakeholders in global organizations
Roles and Responsibilities: Global Process Ownership (Pricing tool) • Own end to end global Sales Operations processes and ensure consistent execution across regions • Define and maintain global process documentation, SOPs, controls, and governance models • Drive adherence to process standards, risk frameworks, and compliance requirements Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement • Identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement opportunities using Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence methodologies • Lead medium to large scale process optimization and automation initiatives in a global, matrixed environment • Partner with technology teams to enable digitization and automation of Sales Operations processes Project & Program Management • Plan and manage process transformation projects end to end, including scope, timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies • Apply structured project management methodologies to ensure on time, on budget delivery • Track project progress, benefits realization, and KPI outcomes; proactively manage risks and issues • Coordinate cross functional project teams and drive accountability across stakeholders Requirement gathering & Analysis • Engage with business stakeholders to understand, analyze, and document business requirements • Conduct requirement elicitation sessions using interviews, workshops, and document analysis • Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria Solution Delivery Support • Support design reviews to ensure solutions meet business requirements • Assist with test planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and defect triage • Support implementation, training, and post go live stabilization activities Documentation & Governance • Create and maintain high quality documentation such as BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, and SOPs • Ensure requirements traceability from definition through delivery • Support compliance, audit, and governance requirements where applicable • Define and develop business policies and procedures Stakeholder Management • Partner with senior leaders and client organizations to drive change and adoption • Act as a bridge between business, operations, and technology teams • Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes clearly to diverse stakeholder groups Performance & Analytics • Define and track process KPIs, SLAs, and performance dashboards • Use data and analytics to drive root cause analysis, decision making, and continuous improvement • Ensure sustained benefits realization post implementation