Technology Delivery Specialist

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Delivery Associate Manager to oversee the delivery of technology projects. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. You will play a critical part in ensuring that technology solutions meet business needs while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, ideally in Media, Telecoms, or Software.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects and solutions.
• Ensure project objectives align with work priorities and assumptions.
• Communicate issues and risks clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Job Role: Technology Delivery Associate Manager

Location: London (with adhoc travel)

Career Level: Level 9 (Team Lead)

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits.

Company Background

Accentureasa leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres.With 650,000+ people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to helpclients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us atwww.accenture.com.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

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Accenture is a company that will allow you to learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that flourishes with shared success, innovative ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

The Technology Delivery Associate Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of technology projects and solutions. This role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure successful outcomes. The Technology Delivery Associate Manager will work closely with project teams, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver high-quality technology solutions that meet business needs. This role requires a strong understanding of technology and the ability to manage complex projects. They should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. They should also be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Ensures that work priorities and assumptions align with the program objectives
• Minimizes opportunity for mistakes by building review time into plan
• Creates a logical plan, realistic estimates, and reasonable schedule for an activity or project segment

Execution:

• Properly documents and follows through on progress, issues, and agreements
• Organizes and structures productive and efficient team meetings based on meeting objectives and format

Problem Solving:

• Quickly identifies or isolates the root causes of issues or problems
• Suggests options for resolving issues and improving the quality of work
• Provides solutions to problems for their immediate team, and may provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams

Risk Management:

• Recognizes own limitations and asks for help when needed
• Proactively mitigates risk by identifying potential pitfalls and creating strategies to avoid them
• Mitigates risk by proactively preparing for objections and considering the client's point of view
• Ensures that implications of decisions are thought through and addressed, regardless of who has "official" responsibility

Communication:

• Documents and communicates issues in an organized manner
• Makes difficult ideas and concepts easy to understand
• Communicates potential risks to stakeholders in a clear and constructive manner
• Is clear and direct when providing guidance, responding to questions, and setting expectations
• Uses simple and easy-to-understand frameworks and formats to present information and ideas
• Asks direct questions to seek a greater understanding of underlying assumptions and expectations
• Adapts written and verbal communication style to fit audience needs and communication mediums

We are looking for experience in the following areas:

• Experience doing similar work either at or outside of Accenture
• Experience in the Media, Telecoms or Software & Platform industries.
• Project management exposure and experience with methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities