Accenture

Senior Project Manager

Accenture$108K — $232K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of Project Management experience
  • 7 years in a government, defense, or technical environment
  • 5 years of communication experience with executive leadership
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, systems integration, and cloud technologies
  • Active TS/SCI government clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute end-to-end project management activities
  • Define and manage project scope with key stakeholders
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines and staffing
  • Coordinate activities of platform resources for effective delivery
  • Establish relationships with customer leadership for ongoing communication
  • Support management of financial and operational commitments
  • Monitor project performance and manage risks throughout execution

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive benefits that promote work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing team growth
  • Supportive company culture focusing on diversity and inclusion
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a government setting
Full Job Description
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Project Manager to deliver secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role focuses on planning, executing, and delivering projects supporting customer missions in classified and sensitive environments. The ideal candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams with a servant-leader approach to drive operational excellence while developing relationships with government leadership throughout the project lifecycle. What you'll do: Project Planning & Execution: • Develop and execute end-to-end project management activities across the full project lifecycle • Define and manage project scope in collaboration with Technical Lead and key stakeholders; establish clear milestones and deliverables • Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, dependencies, finance, and staffing with Technical Lead • Ensure all dependencies are identified and represented in support of customer roadmap in support of the mission Stakeholder Coordination & Communication • Coordinate activities of platform resources to ensure effective execution and delivery • Establish relationships with customer leadership; handle recurring meetings and written communication • Coordinate with key stakeholders including System Owners, Technical Points of Contact (POCs), Product Owners, ISSM, SCA, and other program partners in support of system health • Field and manage new customer requirements, ensuring alignment with program objectives Financial & Contractual Management • Support management of financial, contractual, and operational commitments • Monitor and manage project budgets to ensure profitability • Provide management oversight and support to project staff; establish standards; support growth for team members • Identify opportunities for expanded scope and areas of growth Performance Monitoring & Risk Management • Monitor delivery performance and quality using established tools and defined metrics • Track and report project progress to leadership and stakeholders • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in accordance with the project plan • Manage issue resolution to minimize schedule and operational impacts • Ensure alignment with key stakeholders within the government program office • Escalate risks and issues to management for advice and support What you'll need: • 10 years of Project Management experience • 7 years of experience with government, defense, or in a technical environment • 5 years communication experience with executive leadership • Familiarity with cybersecurity, systems integration, cloud Bonus Points if you have: • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities across a complex, dynamic environment • Active PMP or equivalent project management certification • Cloud Platform certifications - preferably AWS, such as Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Agile/Scrum certifications Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI level government clearance #LI-Defense #LI-Onsite 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: $108,600-$232,800 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.
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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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