Senior Network Delivery Lead - SD-WAN, SASE & Cloud

Accenture Global; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Network Engagement Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale managed network and transformation programs across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, and managed security services. You will act as the senior point of accountability for program delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams while building strong relationships with executive stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, executive reporting, and driving

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading large-scale network, infrastructure or managed services programs.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise transformation and managed services.
• Strong SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking and security domain expertise.
• Experience directing distributed, cross-functional delivery teams.
• Proven executive-level client relationship management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of managed network and transformation engagements.
• Act as primary client contact for executive stakeholders on objectives, scope and milestones.
• Provide leadership to architects, engineers, operations, and delivery managers.
• Establish engagement governance with reviews, reporting, risk and escalation.
• Oversee transitions and managed services for seamless delivery and continuity.

Skills

Executive leadership

Delivery management

Program governance

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Vendor management

Change management

Education

PMP (Project Management Professional)

PRINCE2 Practitioner

ITIL v4 Managing Professional

Tools

Fortinet

Palo Alto Prisma

Netskope

Cisco SD-WAN

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Network Engagement Delivery Lead to oversee large-scale managed network and transformation programs across SD-WAN, SASE, cloud networking, and managed security services. You will act as the senior point of accountability for program delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams while building strong relationships with executive stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include governance, risk management, executive reporting, and driving