Project Manager

The role

You will manage contract obligations, client relationships, and strategic initiatives for a large-scale client project. You will oversee day-to-day operations, mitigate risks, and lead project teams to ensure program delivery.

What you will do

• Support the overall Program Manager in the successful execution and delivery of the client program.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure contract obligations are met within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and issues.
• Act as a primary point of contact for the client.
• Anticipate client needs and manage expectations.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and provide updates.
• Identify opportunities to expand program scope and enhance services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Track and manage financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field
• 7+ years of project management experience, including leadership roles in large or complex programs
• Strong understanding of contract management, compliance, and financial performance tracking
• Proven ability to develop and maintain trusted client relationships
• Experience driving strategic initiatives to grow programs and achieve business objectives
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be eligible for a security clearance
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.