Global Innovation and Industry Research Lead GCP

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To serve as the strategic intelligence and response nerve center for the Accenture Google Business Group (AGBG). This leadership role is responsible for shaping the market's perception of our partnership and equipping our leadership and sales teams with the critical insights needed to outmaneuver competitors.

You will own the relationship with the industry analyst community and be the primary engine for competitive intelligence, ensuring the AGBG's narrative is not only heard but is also seen as leading the industry. Your mission is to connect the dots between market perception, competitive threats, and our unique value proposition, making the AGBG the undisputed leader in Google Cloud transformation.

• Industry Analyst Relations & Strategic Positioning:
  Own and orchestrate the AGBG's global relationship with the industry analyst community (e.g., Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Everest Group). Develop and execute a proactive, year-round briefing strategy to ensure analysts have a deep understanding of the AGBG's vision, joint offerings, and customer successes. Secure and improve leadership positions for the Accenture-Google partnership in key analyst reports, such as Magic Quadrants and Waves, providing critical third‑party validation.
• Competitive Intelligence & Rapid Response:
  Build and operate a world‑class competitive intelligence function focused on the cloud services market. Track and analyze the strategies, partnerships, and go‑to‑market motions of other Global System Integrators (GSIs) across all major cloud platforms. Synthesize intelligence into actionable insights, create and maintain competitive “battle cards,” and develop rapid‑response messaging to counter competitor claims.
• Strategic Messaging and Narrative Development:
  Be the principal architect of the AGBG's core narrative. Work closely with executive leadership, marketing, and solution leads to translate our strategy and capabilities into clear, compelling, evidence‑based messaging. Craft foundational messaging for key offerings and develop strategic content for high‑stakes presentations and executive briefings.
• Internal Strategic Advisory:
  Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic counsel to the AGBG executive leadership team. Provide regular, unvarnished briefings on market perception, competitive landscape shifts, and potential strategic blind spots. Synthesize intelligence from analysts, win/loss reports, and market research to deliver objective, outside‑in perspectives.

Travel may be required for this role. The…