Sampler Scheme
The Sampler Scheme is a program that offers interested parties a one-day insight into the world of Accenture.

SAP
One of the world's largest software companies, SAP provides a suite of software that supports integrated processes, simplifies service provision and cost management, and distributes the information needed for informed planning and decision making. Accenture has a 30-year partnership with SAP. Find out more.

Senior Executive
This title used internally for all executives above senior manager/Level A.

Services
Services is one of Accenture’s four workforces. Services people work on Accenture’s outsourcing projects. The company builds long-term partnerships with clients through the management and provision of their business operations in areas such as software maintenance, finance and accounting, and human resources.

Service Line
The group of people and products dedicated to delivering horizontal services across all industries. Service lines are responsible for developing Accenture's knowledge capital, world-class skills and innovative capabilities.

Service-oriented Architecture
Service-oriented architecture is an approach for designing and building flexible IT solutions that enable business process components to be assembled and orchestrated more efficiently to deliver distinctive business services and capabilities that enable high performance. Accenture is very active in this space. Find out more.

Solutions
One of Accenture’s four workforces. Technology professionals in Accenture’s Solutions workforce build, deploy and maintain technology solutions for Accenture clients and help execute innovation.

Solution Delivery Excellence
Part of the Technology growth platform, the Solution Delivery Excellence group defines and implements the latest systems integration techniques. Consultants in the group work on projects across all industries.

Start Group
The group of new Accenture hires who are receiving induction training together. Many Accenture employees find that friendships made in this group constitute the nucleus of their network within the company. See also analyst training program, buddy, career counselor.

Stewardship
An Accenture core value that is based on the following principles:

• Seek opportunities to improve the way the world works and lives.
• Counsel and mentor others.
• Provide for training and development of all team members, including client personnel.
• Commit, through words and deeds, to our shared vision.
• Use the resources of the company prudently.
• Help build a stronger company for the future.

Strategic Imperatives
Accenture's business strategy consists of three strategic imperatives: bold growth, a great place to work and operational excellence.

Strategic Information Technology Effectiveness (SITE)
SITE is a highly specialized area of strategy consultancy that helps top management achieve greater business value from IT.

Strategy Service Line
The Strategy service line develops and implements strategies that unlock new sources of value for our clients.

Summer Vacation Scheme
The Summer Vacation Scheme is an eight-week scheme designed to give penultimate-year undergraduates a good look at what Accenture does.

Supply Chain Management
Within the Business Consulting capability group, the Supply Chain Management develops and implements new operating models across the supply chain to improve clients’ cost position, customer service performance, asset productivity and competitive advantage.