Accenture

PM Consultant

Accenture$91K — $184K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Project with extensive experience managing complex project schedules.
  • Hands-on expertise in Microsoft Power BI and Power Query for effective project reporting.
  • Skilled in Power Platform tools (Power Apps, SharePoint, flows) for automating PMO processes.
  • Experience in deliverable and risk management for large federal programs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Track project status and identify potential scheduling risks promptly.
  • Provide detailed reports to project leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Manage the complete lifecycle of deliverables, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
  • Streamline PMO operations and governance for improved efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off policy plus holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
The work:

The role combines traditional project scheduling with Power Platform-driven automation and data-rich reporting to keep projects on track, audit-ready, and aligned to contractual milestones. You will build, maintain, and baseline complex project schedules; track status, identify schedule risks, and provide actionable reporting to project leadership. Manage the full deliverable lifecycle-milestones, reviews, approvals, submissions-and ensure compliance with program requirements and deadlines. Streamline PMO operations (planning, documentation, governance) and coordinate activities across multiple teams to maintain alignment with priorities and contracts.

Here's what you need:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project with a track record of creating and managing detailed schedules across complex efforts.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI and Power Query for project reporting, forecasting, and audit-supporting metrics.
  • Power Platform automation skills (Power Apps, SharePoint, flows) to build tools/workflows that streamline PMO and equipment-tracking processes.
  • Deliverable and risk management expertise within large federal programs, including documenting requirements and meeting contractual milestones.
  • Strong cross-functional coordination and communication capabilities to partner with project leaders, client stakeholders, and operations teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting defense or federal contracts with large budgets and complex compliance needs.
  • Background in quality assurance and process improvement (e.g., contributions to CMMI maturity achievements).
  • CompTIA Security+ and/or Microsoft MCSA BI Reporting certifications.


Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizenship required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$91,300-$184,900 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
Learn more about Accenture
Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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