Executive Network Delivery Lead – SD-WAN & Cloud

Accenture Global; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Network Engagement Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale managed network and transformation programs. You will act as the senior delivery lead, guiding multidisciplinary teams and building strong relationships with executive stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across complex enterprise environments.

You will own end-to-end delivery, set governance, manage transitions, and partner with sales for renewals and growth opportunities, while driving continuous

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large-scale network, infrastructure or managed services engagements.
• Proven track record in enterprise transformation programs and managed service delivery.
• Strong understanding of SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, network security, and managed operations.
• Experience leading distributed, cross-functional delivery teams.
• Executive-level client relationship and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong commercial management including P&L, contracts, SLAs and risk governance.
• Experience guiding transition and transformation from design to operations.
• ITIL service management concepts and governance familiarity.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of managed network and transformation engagements (SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, security).
• Serve as primary client contact for executive stakeholders with alignment on objectives, scope, milestones, outcomes.
• Provide leadership to architects, engineers, operations teams, and delivery managers.
• Establish and maintain engagement governance, executive reporting, risk and escalation management.
• Oversee transition, transformation, and managed services operations for seamless delivery.
• Manage commercial performance, scope control, contracts, SLAs, profitability.
• Drive service quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with sales/account teams to support renewals and growth.
• Develop delivery standards, governance processes for scalable delivery.
• Lead workforce planning, capability development, and team engagement.

Skills

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Enterprise delivery leadership

SD-WAN

SASE

Cloud networking

ITIL

PMP/PRINCE2 (Preferred)

P&L / commercial management

Governance & risk

Cross-functional leadership

Global delivery

Client relationship management

Transformation programs

Delivery governance

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Network Engagement Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale managed network and transformation programs. You will act as the senior delivery lead, guiding multidisciplinary teams and building strong relationships with executive stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across complex enterprise environments.

You will own end-to-end delivery, set governance, manage transitions, and partner with sales for renewals and growth opportunities, while driving continuous